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Video: Laysan Albatross Mating Dance

Midway, part of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, is one of the world's most spectacular wildlife experiences. Nearly three million birds call it home for much of each year, including the world's largest population of Laysan Albatrosses, or "gooney birds". Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles and spinner dolphins frequent Midway's crystal blue lagoon.

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The Beetle ‘Poo Dance’ | LiveScience

The Beetle ‘Poo Dance’ | LiveScience | Science News | Scoop.it
Some dung beetles do a little jig on their dung balls to help orient themselves so they can navigate away from rivals, researchers have found.
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Head butts and waggle dances: How honeybees make decisions

Head butts and waggle dances: How honeybees make decisions | Science News | Scoop.it
msnbc.msn.com - Honeybees choose new nest sites by essentially head-butting each other into a consensus, shows a new study.
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Dirty dancing: dung beetles get down to walk the line : Nature News & Comment

Dirty dancing: dung beetles get down to walk the line : Nature News & Comment | Science News | Scoop.it

The meticulous insects pirouette atop their dung balls to get their bearings and correct navigational errors.

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How scientists deciphered the "waggle dance" language of bees

How scientists deciphered the "waggle dance" language of bees | Science News | Scoop.it
This is one of the most succinct and interesting videos I've ever seen about how bees communicate with each other. Using a series of precise dance moves, they inform their hive mates about the locations of food sources.
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