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Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found ethanol in the nectar of most plant species examined, meaning pollinators like bees and hummingbirds consume alcohol daily. An Anna's hummingbird drinks an amount equivalent to one human alcoholic beverage per day, yet shows no intoxication. The findings, published March 25 in Royal Society Open Science, suggest evolutionary tolerance to low-level ethanol.

25. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Honey bees perform their waggle dance more precisely when more hive mates watch, according to a new study. Researchers found that dancers adjust their movements to attract followers, sacrificing accuracy for engagement when audiences are small. The findings highlight the social dynamics of bee communication.

Das Föderale Gericht in Rio de Janeiro hat drei Angeklagte wegen Schmuggels, Misshandlung und Behinderung der Umweltüberwachung bei der irregulären Einfuhr von 18 Giraffen aus Südafrika im November 2021 verurteilt. Vier Tiere starben kurz nach der Ankunft, die 14 Überlebenden befinden sich in der Obhut von Ibama. Die Verteidigungen haben Berufung gegen das Urteil angekündigt.

4. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Researchers have identified a highly flexible region in cats' spines that allows them to rotate their bodies sequentially while falling, ensuring they land on their feet. Experiments on cat spines and high-speed videos of falling cats support the tuck-and-turn model over other theories. The findings suggest cats may prefer twisting in one direction due to anatomical asymmetries.