ecology – Kettinki

2026-06-14 @ 15.50.32 ∈ In English

Dragonfly and damselfly migrations crisscross planet, with 100 species confirmed

[Only] 1.5% of all dragonfly and damselfly species migrate (or 2.9% including possible migrants)—but the migrations can include millions of individuals, and some travel thousands of kilometers.

2026-06-05 @ 21.51.42 ∈ In English

Europe's aversion to eating insects may have deep ecological and evolutionary roots

In North Eurasian human populations, chitinase genes carry mutations that confer a reduced capacity to digest insect exoskeletons, a trait that has persisted for the last 9,000 years, since the advent of agriculture.

2026-06-05 @ 20.04.03 ∈ Suomeksi

Pohjoisen joista on löytynyt kaksi uutta sääskilajia – nimetty suomalaisten mukaan

Pohjois-Suomesta on tunnistettu kaksi tieteelle uutta sääskilajia. Löytöä tekemässä olivat Lapin maakuntamuseon, Metsähallituksen ja Ruotsin luonnontieteellisen keskusmuseon tutkijat. Sääsket löytyivät Utsjoelta ja Vetsijoelta.

2026-05-31 @ 17.39.18 ∈ In English

Mosquitoes learn to link the smell of DEET with a blood meal, new study finds

About 50% of the mosquitoes who went through the DEET-blood meal training program tried to bite the hand coated in DEET. By contrast, 100% of untrained [mosquitoes] avoided the hand covered in DEET and went for the clean one instead.

2026-05-29 @ 23.14.46 ∈ Suomeksi

Valtamerellä tapahtuvat muutokset vaikuttavat Lapin perhosiin – vaikutukset jakavat lajit voittajiin ja häviäjiin

[Tutkimuksessa havaittiin selvä yhteys] niin kokonais-perhosbiomassan kuin useiden perhosryhmien ja Atlantilla sekä Itämeressä tapahtuneiden systeemimuutoksien välillä[.]

2026-05-08 @ 18.44.01 ∈ In English

More than one in three Norwegian dogs shows signs of tick-borne disease

The vast majority of dogs that had antibodies in their blood did not fall ill. Many have only experienced temporary symptoms that can resemble a cold, or no symptoms at all.

2026-04-30 @ 14.08.42 ∈ In English

Urban birds fear women more than men, and scientists don't know why

This finding was also consistent across the 37 bird species studied[. The] researchers conclude that urban birds can recognize the sex of the humans approaching them.

2026-04-30 @ 13.53.31 ∈ In English

Pet cats that roam outdoors can carry similar disease risk as feral cats

A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary care, regular meals, and shelter.

2026-04-30 @ 13.51.12 ∈ Suomeksi

Suomen suurin kasvinsyöjä - Metsästäjälehti

Hirven vuodenkiertoa rytmittävät ravinnonhankinta ja lisääntyminen. Oman lisähaasteensa hirven elämään tuovat loiset ja pedot.

2026-04-23 @ 20.32.26 ∈ In English

Black grouse eye test reveals best flags to protect birds from fatal cables

The team [discovered that black grouse have one of the widest known fields of view known: 353 °. But they cannot see dark red and their vision is quite poor.]