Scientists show that squirrels have one ear tuned to the chatter of birds, and act on what they learn from eavesdropping. By James Gorman It will come as no surprise to squirrel lovers — and haters, ...

Birds use chirps, trills, and warbles to attract mates, alert others of predators, and defend their territory. But whenever they sing, they're indicating that all is well in the world. And when we ...

In a new study out of Oberlin College, researchers found that "eastern gray squirrels eavesdrop on non-alarm auditory cues as indicators of safety" We might be able to learn a thing or two from ...

When you think of birds imitating sounds, parrots and starlings might come to mind. They're famous for copying human speech, ...

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Start your day on a calm note by listening to nature sounds as part of your morning routine. Whether it's the gentle rustle of leaves or the soothing sound of birds chirping, these natural melodies ...

A new study has concluded that following a threat, squirrels in the wild use the ambient chatter of birds to help determine when the danger has passed. Share on Pinterest A new study describes an ...

Researchers at Oberlin College reported Sept. 4 in the scientific journal PLoS One that squirrels pay attention not only to alarm calls, as many animals do, but also to the background chatter of birds ...