SciFri Radio: Animals

SciFri Radio: Frans de Waal and 'The Age of Empathy'
Where does empathy come from - and can animals be empathetic? In this segment, primatologist Frans de Waal joins us to discuss the topic.

SciFri Radio: Neuroscience Meeting Highlights
We'll talk about some of the research presented this week at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting.

SciFri Radio: Being a Veterinarian
If you're a doctor, how do you take care of patients that can't tell you where it hurts? In this hour of Science Friday, we'll take a look at what...

SciFri Radio: Tracking Bird Migration
Geese head south for the winter, and the swallows return to Capistrano - but how? In this hour, we'll talk about how birds make their migratory...

SciFri Radio: Can Bats and Wind Power Get Along?
New research finds that an adjustment to wind turbines could allow bats and wind power generation to better co-exist.

SciFri Radio: Primate Music
There's research on whales singing and birds dancing, but what about monkeys and apes? In this segment, we'll look at the musical abilities of our...

SciFri Radio: Fisheries Improving?
Steps taken to curb overfishing around the world may be beginning to show results.

SciFri Radio: Moths that Jam a Bat's Sonar
New research finds that one species of moth is capable of actively jamming the sonar used by moth-hunting bats.

SciFri Radio: A New Swine Virus
Scientists say the ebolavirus made famous in Richard Preston's thriller 'The Hot Zone' has been found living in the Philippines.

SciFri Radio: Same-Sex Behavior in the Animal Kingdom
A review of the literature suggests that same-sex behaviors may occur in many animal species.

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SciFri Videos: Animals

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Video: Macaque Research
On April 13, 2007, Ira spoke with the playwright of and science advisor for the play "Serendib," which tells the story of scientists studying...

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Video: Squirrels, Snakes and Heated Tails
When California ground squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi) are confronted by snakes, they puff up their tails and wave them around, in a display...

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Video: Bird of a Different Feather
Are all turkeys created equal? Maybe not. A growing number of Americans are forking over hundreds of dollars for "heritage turkeys" for their...

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Video: Oysters--Not Just for Eating
Think oysters are good on the half shell? They may be even better whole. Oysters can restore marine habitats by cleaning water, creating homes for...

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Video: Your Video: Rattlesnake Rescue
What happens when a giant poisonous snake gets stuck in a fence? Find out. Carol Buie-Jackson documents the rescue of an eastern diamondback...

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Video: Meet the Newest Giant Elephant-Shrew
Galen Rathbun, Francesco Rovero and colleagues discovered a new species of elephant shrew--named the grey-faced sengi (Rhynchocyon...

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SciFri Newsbriefs: Animals

Newsbrief: Anglers Beware: Fish Capable of Logical Reasoning
Fish and kindergarteners can logically infer.

Newsbrief: After A Fight, Rooks Go To Their Mates For A Beak Rub
After a fight, the opponents fly to their mates for consolation.

Newsbrief: Snakes Steal From Toads and Eat Them Too
A snake steals toxins from the toads it eats.

Newsbrief: Material Girls
Young female chimps were spotted making spears for hunting.

Newsbrief: The Mama Mafia
Cowbirds lay their eggs in other birds nests and then retaliate if the foster parent doesn't take good care.

Newsbrief: Sharks Dwindle; Shellfish Suffer
The sea is running out of sharks and that's bad news for shellfish.

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