How do monkeys recognize snakes so fast?

ScienceDaily
Dec 26, 2024, 3:38 pm88 pts
A researcher has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an evolutionary adaptation of primates to identify snakes based on specific visual features. Understanding these mechanisms provides insight into the evolution…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

PFAS: Found 180 Times More ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Birds 92

Federal Funding Restored for Low-Income Alabama Utility Assistance After Outcry 85

New Volvo Electric Models to Propel Volvo to Full Electrification Faster 85

Lula pushes oil drilling at mouth of Amazon despite climate risks 84

UN biodiversity decision 16/2 is ‘unencumbered by economic thinking’ (analysis) 84

The assembly revolution 83

Pennsylvania Wetlands Face New Development Threat Under Trump’s Fast-Track Order 82

Rooftop Panels, EV Chargers, and Smart Thermostats Could Chip in to Boost Power Grid Resilience 82

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.