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Froggystyle: Urbanization and the Evolution of Sexual Signaling in the túngara frog
Next to the crucial trade route of the Panama canal sits Panama city, where an intriguing example of urban evolution has taken place. As Panama city has grown from a population of around 200,000 in the 1950’s to a population…
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Dandelions by the Roadside
Do you remember when was the last time you blew dandelion seeds? Do you remember the last time you stopped your busy schedule and noticed a dandelion blooming? As far as I can remember, I haven’t done this since I…
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Nature and the City or Nature in the City?
If I were to ask a typical citizen what comes to mind when they hear the word ‘nature,’ they would likely think of jungles, oceans, and forests. Logical, because when the media talks about how ‘nature is declining’ it usually…
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Light Pollution as a Barrier for the Visibility of Aurora borealis in Urban Environments
Unfortunately, I missed something of which I think is one of the most fantastic natural phenomena the world has to offer. Instead of watching a wonderful dance of light in the sky, I was sleeping… It all happened last Friday…
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Preserving Urban Insects: A Call to Action
Did you know that we are currently witnessing the largest extinction event on Earth in 250 million years? In this context, let’s delve into the crucial role of insects, even in our bustling cities. Contrary to what their small sizes…
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How Gull-ible can we be around urban Larus?
The weather on the northern hemisphere is getting warmer which means beach days are approaching. Every beach dweller can confirm that seagulls (Larus sp.) can be very cunning and cheeky in order to steal food. Is this their ancestral behaviour…
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Mating season is coming! Are you ready for the termite air raid?
Around May, enormous swarms of termites wing up, coming out from the ground, trying to find the perfect match and establish their own families. After they find each other, the lovers shed their wings and seek out locations to build…
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Cats versus rats in the city – a surprising winner
Cats are a staple in human culture. They have been fed by us, housed by us, even worshipped by us, and are still helping us with many of our problems today — ranging from controlling pests to just being a…
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