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Birds build hanging-nests to protect offspring from nest invaders

A new study led by a pioneering researcher from our Department of Anthropology has found that birds build hanging-nests, particularly those with extended entrance tunnels, to help protect offspring against nest invaders like snakes and parasitic cuckoos.
Bird nest

Review of 2022: 12 top stories from the past 12 months, part 2

Welcome to the second part of our end-of-year review reflecting on some of our major research projects and achievements of 2022.
Montage showing an structure in Mayapan, a 4D fetus scan and researchers in Antarctica

Review of 2022: 12 top stories from the past 12 months, part 1

Christmas and New Year are traditionally periods for reflection, so what better time to look back at some of our achievements of 2022?
Montage showing a wolf, starry sky and chickpeas