(Pixabay) December 2, 2019 – Cats have a reputation for being hard to read, but new research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are veritable “cat whisperers” who excel at deciphering subtle differences in cats’ faces that reveal mood. Women and those with veterinary experience were particularly good at recognizing cats’ […]
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Rapid Permafrost Thaw Unrecognized Threat to Landscape, Global Warming Researcher Warns
April 30, 2019 – A “sleeping giant” hidden in permafrost soils in Canada and other northern regions worldwide will have important consequences for global warming, says a new report led by University of Guelph scientist Merritt Turetsky. Scientists have long studied how gradual permafrost thaw occurring over decades in centimetres of surface soils will influence […]
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In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals
Feb. 14, 2019 – A young squirrel lucky enough to take over territory from an adult male squirrel is like a teenager falling into a big inheritance, according to a new University of Guelph study. Researchers found male squirrels store more food than females, and if a young squirrel leaving the nest nabs a storage […]
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Guelph study shows endangered sharks, rays further threatened by global food markets
Aug. 25, 2017 – A majority of shark fins and manta ray gills sold around the globe for traditional medicines come from endangered species, a University of Guelph study has revealed. Using cutting-edge DNA barcoding technology, researchers found 71 per cent of dried fins and gills collected from markets and stores came from species listed […]