Even though the 9/11 attacks took place on US soil, the effects of the attacks were felt worldwide. One-third of the world’s population is reported to have seen the attacks live on television and radio, with victims coming from over 90 different countries. But did you know that even the Masabi tribe sent help? A […]
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures in nature. They are essential to our ecosystem’s health and economy, despite being sometimes feared and detested. Did you ever wonder how bats help large-scale farming? Bats can consume enough insects and pests to prevent agricultural damage and pesticide use, costing the US agriculture industry over $1 billion
The North American gray squirrel or Sciurus carolinensis has adapted to urban and suburban areas where it is considered a minor annoyance. While they may be indigent to North America, these squirrels are highly invasive in Europe, particularly in the UK. But how do they affect the ecosystem in Great Britain? The North American Gray
Murder Hornets are a grave threat to honeybees. These hornets can easily destroy a hive in a matter of hours. They would feed on larvae and decapitate bees in its way. But did you know that honeybees utilize animal poop to discourage a murder hornet invasion? To ward off deadly hornets, honeybees spread animal poop
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Cheetahs may appear intimidating as they stalk their prey over Africa’s grasslands, but they are actually shy, sensitive, and introverted creatures. They are prone to being nervous, which causes them anxiety. But do you know how zoos handle cheetah anxiety in captivity? Cheetahs are quiet, sensitive, and introverted members of the big cat family and
A honeycomb is a mass of hexagonal prismatic wax cells constructed by honey bees in their nests to house their larvae and honey and pollen stores. But did you know how the honeycombs turn into hexagons? The holes in honeycombs do not begin as hexagons. Bees build circular tubes that are staggered. The heat produced
Dolphins are extremely intelligent. They are well-known for their ability to imitate and learn quickly. But did you know that the United States Navy employed a dolphin to bring tools to an underwater laboratory? Tuffy, a dolphin, was Employed by the United States Navy and was assigned to deliver tools and mail to scientists living
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If you enjoy watching animals on television, you may have seen elephants in the wild playing with water. Even at a safari park, elephants are frequently seen splashing about in their enclosure’s pool. Elephants clearly enjoy the water, which is quite evident. But how well can elephants swim? Elephants can swim for long distances. They
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Marco Evaristti is a Chilean artist who lived in Denmark since the 1980s. He is a trained and practicing architect and is popular for his peculiarity. But did you know his work with live goldfish in a blender ended up with an animal cruelty charge? In 2000, a Danish art exhibition displayed ten working blenders
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Armadillos are placental mammals under the order Cingulata. They are known for the bony plates that cover their entire body which serve as their first line of defense against predators. While there are different subspecies of this mammal, the nine-banded armadillo has a unique birthing pattern. Why do they give birth by 4s? Nine-banded armadillos
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