Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication—it's a signal of survival and success. From birds and primates to insects, fish, and amphibians, animals broadcast acoustic "advertisements" ...

Thirteen million years ago, a group of medium-sized monkeys known for guarding their territory among the treetops with fearsome "howls" started doing something new. These monkeys, among the oldest ...

• 13 million years ago, a medium-sized monkey known for guarding its territory among the treetops with a fearsome “howl” started doing something new. This monkey, one of the oldest known ancestors of ...

Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.

In the kitchen of UC Davis Professor Emerita Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, overlooking a long dining table, hangs a painting by artist Isabella Kirkland.

Springtime in the Bay Area brings with it lush green landscapes, vibrant wildflowers and buds breaking open on trees. And in some places, the soundtrack to all that visual beauty is the chorusing of ...

Wasatch Global Investors, an asset management company, released its “Small Cap Growth Strategy” Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Wasatch Small Cap Growth ...

Baron Funds, an investment management company, released its “Baron Discovery Fund” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund focuses on long-term, ...

In the wild, the struggle for survival is a constant battle between predators and prey. While many animals rely on speed or strength to escape danger, some have developed extraordinary strategies that ...

ALTOS DE CAMPANA NATIONAL PARK, Panama — Brian Gratwicke’s lunch box was full of frogs. Kneeling on the muddy rainforest floor, the biologist opened his red Coleman cooler and scooped one up. It was a ...

Frogs need to keep their skin wet to function correctly. Moisture helps provide oxygen to the body, aids digestion, and supports overall movement. Consequently, frogs are often found in or near bodies ...

Where do waxy monkey tree frogs live? Native to South America, it inhabits regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. Its primary habitat is the Gran Chaco, a vast and seasonally dry forest ...