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Sci Hero: Dr. Jane Goodall
The Ethogram believes that science should be accessible and diverse in order to increase the sense of belonging within the science community. As a part of our continuing effort to make science a more...
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Science Heroes: Jane Goodall
Happy Jane Goodall Day! Dr. Jane Goodall, the beloved primatologist and tireless conservation advocate, would have turned 92 years old today. People around the world, including many of us at The...
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Field Frame Friday: Doe a deer
A doe and two young fawns are spotted one early spring morning in a coastal research plot at the Bodega Marine Reserve field station. In white-tailed deer, older does are more successful at protecting...
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Sunday Sketch: Japanese macaques
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) are often referred to as “snow monkeys” due to their habitation in snowy regions of Japan. They reside in matrilineal groups, meaning that the females stay in the...
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What Reality TV Gets Right (and Wrong!) About Animal Pair Bonds
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means science media is going to once again be filled with awww-inducing images of penguins standing shoulder-to-shoulder and seahorses delicately entwining their...
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Sunday Sketch: Tree swallows
Tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) are migratory birds found in North America who feast mostly upon insects like flies. A three year study found that these birds defend their babies in the nest, with...
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Sunday Sketch: Osprey hunting
Ospreys are great hunters, generally going after fish which make up the majority of their diet. They can dive one meter deep into the water, so they usually hunt in clearer water. They typically spot...
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Creature Feature: African wild dog
Think of a wolf: pack-living, broad-ranging, adept at taking down large prey cooperatively. Then give even the adults the playfulness, charisma, and expressive face of a puppy. Paint this creature’s...
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Science Heroes: Ernest Everett Just
Imagine a young boy combing the shores of Charleston, South Carolina, gathering seashells, his mind buzzing with questions about marine biology. That boy would grow up to be Ernest Everett Just, one...
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Throwback Creature Feature: Orangutans
Check out this post from 2020! Stare deep into the eyes of an orangutan, and it’s easy to understand why their Malay name means “person of the forest.” The steady gaze of these shaggy red primates...
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Newsroom: Do cows have consistent traits across different environments?
Have you ever met someone with a really strong trait? For instance, a friend of mine is extremely active–always jogging here and there, to and fro. I went on vacation with her, and although she was a...
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Field Frame Friday: Jaguars fish with their tails?!
Jaguars in the pantanal area of Brazil are renowned for being excellent hunters. While caiman and capybaras are the most common meal choice, jaguars have been known to wade in shallow waters and use...
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Sunday Sketch: Fluffy Fox, Endangered in the Sierra
The Sierra Nevada red fox has been listed as endangered since 2021, and as of 2023, it may disappear from the Yosemite area without conservation efforts. These foxes are well-adapted to cold,...
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Field Frame: Sandpiper stripes
The unique combination of color bands on this Spotted Sandpiper’s leg indicate his identity and allow researchers to track his whereabouts and behavior by observing him in the natural environment....
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Creature Feature: Northern Rubber Boa
What comes to mind when you hear the word, “boa?” Perhaps you are envisioning a three-meter-long snake in the Amazon Rainforest – a formidable predator that eats sweet little monkeys and hapless...
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Sunday Sketch: Beneficial Bats
Mexican free-tailed bats are impressive aerial hunters—capable of flying up to 60 miles per hour on average! They feed on moths and other flying insects, playing a key role in natural pest control....
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Field Frame Friday: What to do when you find a baby bird
Earlier this week, I stumbled upon a small surprise in the middle of a busy downtown walkway: a baby bird, alone looking up at me, smaller than the palm of my hand. I wasn’t sure what to do at first,...
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Field Frame Friday: Lizard push-ups
If you’ve lived in California for a long enough time and paid close enough attention to our local western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) scuttling about nearly everywhere, you have probably...
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Science and Culture: Father Figures with Fur and Feathers
Fatherhood in the animal kingdom often escapes the spotlight. Biology textbooks and evolutionary theories emphasize maternal care as the default, while male animals were frequently cast as disengaged,...
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Field Frame Friday: Guarding the goslings
If you’ve ever had a run-in with goose parents, you know that these birds make for fierce defenders of their babies, which we call goslings. Females typically lay 2-9 eggs, and to boost survival...
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