Songbirds eavesdrop to find best nests: By playing recordings of songs to migratory songbirds, scientists have shown that they find the best place to live by eavesdropping on others that successfully have had baby birds. [Telegraph]
Baby crocs call out when ready to hatch: Baby crocodiles call from their eggs to tell others in the nest when it is time to hatch, scientists have discovered. The calls, described by one researcher as an “umph, umph” sound, are thought to be critical to the survival of the animals. [Guardian]
A Tick’s Life: Ticks, which live on blood and nothing but blood, are loathsome to us. We strongly prefer not to share our blood, unless the act is voluntary and we get juice and doughnuts afterward. [Slate]
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