Animal Trackers : Science World Report

Nov 20, 2015 08:24 AM EST

Cuckoo Reveals Secrets of Bird Migration and How They Navigate

The cuckoo is capable of finding its way from unknown locations. Now, though, researchers have taken a closer look at the cuckoo to better understand migratory birds.

Nov 03, 2015 09:10 AM EST

Cowbirds Sneak Out at Night from Host Parents' Nests to Learn New Skills

How does a cowbird know it's a cowbird? These birds are actually laid in the nest of different birds. Now, scientists are looking at how cowbirds know they're not a warbler, thrush or sparrow.

Oct 25, 2015 09:51 PM EDT

Animals Have Dynamic Social Networks: How a New Analysis Reveals Social Behaviors

Humans aren't the only ones with a type of Facebook. It turns out that animals have social networks, as well.

Sep 30, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Fall Migration Begins for Animals Across the World: Watch in the Serengeti

Now, you can watch one of the most epic migrations of animals of the Serengeti.

Jun 26, 2015 10:16 PM EDT

More Endangered Pygmy Sloths Discovered in Panama Than Previously Estimated

It turns out that there may be more endangered pygmy sloths in Panama than previously estimated. Researchers have found that the population size of the pygmy sloth hasn't been properly counted.

Jun 23, 2015 10:01 AM EDT

Jurassic Dinosaur Tracks Reconstructed to Reveal the Path They Traveled to Remote Islands

Scientists may understand the paths that dinosaurs took a bit better. Researchers have reconstructed the footprints of carnivorous dinosaurs and have discovered what route that they took 154 million years ago.

Jun 15, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Animal Tracking is Entering a 'Gold Age': Tools to Track Conservation Hotspots

We may be entering the "golden age" of animal tracking. Animals wearing new tagging and tracking devices are giving scientists a real-time look at their behavior and the environmental health of the planet.