Posts tagged with Animals

  1. A low-ranking monkey, or just blue balls?

    By Sophia Giarrusso, class of 2020 (@GiarrussoSophia on Twitter) Vervet monkeys have small cute faces and bright blue testicles. Over the male’s lifetime, the blue colour …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2021/06/16/a-low-ranking-monkey-or-just-blue-balls

  2. Why do we fear spiders? More importantly, should we?

    By Caitlin Selleck, Class of 2016 Many people can’t stand spiders, and put it down to their hairy bodies, their many legs, or the way they …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2021/04/28/160

  3. Pigeons know the difference between good and bad art

    By Leslie Ng, Class of 2016 (Pigeon image credit Hybrid via Unsplash)   It’s a lovely day for a stroll in the art gallery. You find …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2021/04/07/pigeons-know-the-difference-between-good-and-bad-art

  4. 10 things that animals can teach you about flirting

    By Ebony Ciarrocchi, Class of 2016 Welcome to the world of animal courtship. Things can get pretty brutal out there in the wilderness, so to score …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2021/03/24/10-things-that-animals-can-teach-you-about-flirting

  5. Could ‘love potions’ be real?

    By Josh Munro, Class of 2016 (Image by Brianna Fairhurst via Unsplash) If you’re a sucker for love, then you’re not alone! Have you been struggling …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/09/02/could-love-potions-be-real