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Motherhood, a heavy load to bear

By Kirstin Brink, EEB. Mothers make huge sacrifices for their kids. But some mothers, such as those among black-horned tree crickets, really go out on a limb for their young. … Continue reading

May 24, 2015

It’s a small world if you’re a miniature fish

By Stephanie Lefebvre, EEB From elephants to ants, walruses to weevils, animals vary hugely in size. But how an animal’s size influences its life isn’t well understood.  For example, how … Continue reading

July 25, 2013

Snowshoe hare catching in the Yukon

Gallery: Click on the first picture and Sophia will walk you through her fieldwork. Sophia Lavergne is a graduate student in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.  Along with … Continue reading

June 17, 2013