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Science Magazine Podcast
Stepping on snakes for science, and crows that count out loud
May 23, 2024
Diana Liao, a researcher at the University of Tübingen, discusses teaching crows to count out loud. They explore the complexity of this behavior and how crows have the right vocal skills for it. Other topics include stepping on snakes for science and hunting ice age cave bears.
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- Factors like snake sex, location, and temperature influence snake behavior, aiding in snakebite prevention strategies.
- Cave bears may have faced extinction due to human hunting and habitat disruption over time, impacting their survival.
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Studying Snake Bites and Behavior
A researcher in Brazil named Joe Miguel Alves Nunez conducted a study by stepping on venomous snakes, including a dangerous viper called Javarraca to understand why some snakes bite humans while others don't. He discovered that factors such as the sex of the snake, temperature, and where it is stepped on play a role in snake behavior. This study could help in developing strategies for snakebite prevention and treatment.
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