Maternal Bonds, Jumping Leeches, Urban Birds

Today, you’ll learn about how moms helped us evolve to live longer, the jumping leeches of Madagascar, and how cities affect bird diversity.  

Maternal Bonds 

• “Mothers’ care is central factor in animal, human longevity.” by Caitlin Hayes. 2024.  
• “Why Humans Live So Long.” by Heather Pringle. 2013.  
• “Maternal care leads to the evolution of long, slow lives.” by Matthew N. Zipple, et al. 2024.  

Jumping Leeches 

• “A jumping terrestrial leech from Madagascar.” by Mai Fahmy & Michael Tessler. 2024.  
• “New leech-like device to suck blood for sampling instead of needling.” by Shubhangi Dua. 2024.  
• “100-year-old mystery solved as first jumping leech found in Madagascar.” People Movers. 2024.  

Urban Birds 

• “Dense city centers support less evolutionary unique bird communities than sparser urban areas.” by Federico Morelli, et al. 2024.  
• “2.5 The Impact Of Urban Greenspace On Bird Populations.” by Kristin J. Harpster. N.d.  

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