Research at Boston University 2006

Learning to Adapt

All animals, from fruit flies to human beings, need to adapt to changing environments. Biologists at Boston University study a multitude of creatures—escape-artist treefrogs, pugnacious lobsters, busy beavers, indigobird mimics, and multitasking ants. These researchers are shifting our understanding of the evolution, physiology, and behavior of these creatures, and revealing the complexity and adaptability of life on Earth.

In this section:

• Karen Warkentin: Escape Artists
• Peter Busher: Beavers, Beavers Everywhere
• Jelle Atema: A Fine Sense of Smell
• Michael Sorenson: Evolution of a Con Artist
• James Traniello: Nurses, Foragers, and Soldiers