Similar to human babies, this bat species learns to communicate through babbling and vocal imitation
Long-term monitoring of the bat species Saccopteryx bilineata in their natural setting revealed that pups display babbling behavior strikingly similar to that of human infants
Gamboa, BCI
Text by Leila Nilipour
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Rachel PageBaby
bats
The path toward discovering
a new species of Cicada
Annette Aiello has a natural history radar system that most of us lack. An observation of an insect exoskeleton on a potted plant may lead to the identification of a new insect species.
Tupper Center
Entomology Developmental Biology Natural History Taxonomy Animal Behavior Soil Science Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments
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Cicadas
Not such evil Weevils
Join Brazilian biologist, Bruno de Medeiros, as he explores mysterious trade-offs between plants and their pollinators and why they are important to the Brazilian economy and ecosystems.
Barro Colorado, Gamboa
Taxonomy Entomology Evolutionary Ecology Biodiversity Molecular Genetics and Genomics Natural History Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Barro Colorado Gamboa
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pollinators
First DNA extracted from modern,
ancient and fossil tropical shells
The next time you eat seafood, think about the long-term effects. Will consistently eating the biggest fish or the biggest conch, mean that only the smaller individuals will have a chance to reproduce?
Molecular Genetics and Genomics Archaeology Paleontology and Paleobiology Fisheries and Marine Conservation Zoology Life in Deep Time Bocas del Toro
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Aaron O'DeaGenetics
of shrinking
Baby vampire bat adopted
by mom’s best friend
The strong relationship formed between two female adult vampire bats may have motivated one of the bats to adopt the other’s baby.
Animal Behavior Developmental Biology Zoology Long-term monitoring Natural History Origins of Species and Societies Gamboa
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Rachel PageFoster
care
Diving into
the deep past
Coming from a humble family, Félix Rodríguez decided from a young age that he would focus on his education in order to secure a better future for himself and his family. At different points in his life he said yes to the opportunities that were presented to him, with a curious heart. This led him to learn from world-class experts, get training abroad and become a paleontologist at the Smithsonian (STRI) working in the Panama Paleontology Project. Listen to him describe his anecdotes and experiences as a paleontologist in the tropics.
Paleontology and Paleobiology Marine Biology Taxonomy Geology Life in Deep Time
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Aaron O'DeaLets talk
paleonto
Amy Koehler transforms
bat science into bat art
Reshaping her interest in science into a career in art, Amy Koehler does what she loves best in the Bat Lab
Gamboa
Animal Behavior Zoology Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Gamboa
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Rachel PageWorth a
thousand
words
The ritual significance of a classic Maya sweat bath in Guatemala
An unusual offering in an abandoned and unique-looking structure revealed new evidence of the role it played in the community
Xultun, Guatemala
Archaeology Origins of Species and Societies
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Ashley SharpeAmphibian
goddess
Why do small marine
organisms matter for
the future of our oceans?
Beneficial partnerships between diverse marine organisms are often favorable to the health of marine ecosystems as well. Listen to STRI postdoctoral fellow and marine and evolutionary biologist Matthieu Leray describe how mutualistic relationships among coral reefs and small marine species or microorganisms may help them cope with climate change.
Coiba National Park
Marine Biology Microbial Ecology Ecosystem Ecology Biodiversity Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Coibita Island
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relationships
Kirk Broders to Become
STRI Research Associate
STRI will miss Kirk and his family when they move back to the U.S., but look forward to continued collaboration.
Panama
Disease Ecology Microbial Ecology Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Naos
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