Geology topics
Publications and source records attributed to Therese M. Donovan.
Humpback whales produce complex, structured songs that vary among individuals, populations, and through time. This study presents a novel method of studying changes in humpback whale song elements through time while accounting for detection probability.
Lepidoptera have long been known to feed on the tears of vertebrates as a presumed source of minerals or nutrients. While this unusual behavior has been observed in a variety of species, only a single previous record has been documented outside of the tropics. Here, we present the first documentation of moths visiting the eyes of a bull moose ( Alces americanus americanus ), captured via trail camera in Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, United States. We discuss the biogeography of this behavior, how it may differ between tropical and temperate climates, and its potential impact on moose health.