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Why do cicadas know prime numbers?

Why do cicadas know prime numbers? | Science News | Scoop.it
Cicadas incubate underground for long years. They emerge every 13 or 17 years to mate and make annoying noises when people are trying to sleep. Both 13 and 17 are prime numbers.
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Moon cycles and petrels... migration and mating

Moon cycles and petrels... migration and mating | Science News | Scoop.it
Creatures on Earth have annual cycles consisting of life history stages of breeding, moult and migration. For some, moon cycles influence their periodic behavior, particularly in the case of birds.
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