The Predictive Abilities of Animals in Natural Disasters
The devastation caused by recent Atlantic earthquakes, the December 2004 tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina highlights humanity's vulnerability to nature's wrath. However, ...
The World's Ugliest Animals
If the flathead catfish needs a trip to the beauty salon, the brushtail possum resembles a demon, and the Hawaiian hoary bat can frighten children, ...
Male Mice Attract Mates with Tears
For men, crying may not be considered very masculine. But when a male mouse sheds tears, it seems to signal its masculinity.
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Worker Bees Rebel After the Queen Dies
A hive of bees can descend into chaos when the queen dies, with worker bees abandoning their usual roles to indulge in ...
The Marathon Journey of a Shark
South African researchers were astonished to discover a great white shark migrating from the Indian Ocean to Australia and back within just nine ...
The Pickiest Creatures in the World
Most species, including humans, consider only a small group of potential mates before choosing one. However, female Uca crenulata fiddler crabs in California ...
Climate Change Turns Male Turtles into Females
Global warming has caused devastating effects on migratory species, including the potential disappearance of male sea turtles.
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Gorillas Use Tools
For the first time, scientists have observed gorillas using tools in a forest in Congo. The gorillas used sticks to test the depth of water and ...
The Endless Mating Game of Barn Swallows
Female barn swallows continue their "love hunt" even after pairing up. They're not looking for a reliable food provider or a faithful ...
Dolphins Learn Music
Scientists have successfully taught dolphins to combine melodies and sounds to create music, resulting in a high-pitched version of the Batman movie theme.
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