Dolphins and fishermen in Laguna, Brazil, enjoy the same food, plump silver mullets. But instead of competing with each other, they actually collaborate. But did you know that dolphins have been collaborating with humans since 1847? Bottlenose dolphins actively herd fish towards local fishermen in Laguna, Brazil, and then signal with tail slaps for the […]
Tortoises are reptiles of the order Testudines, belonging to the family Testudinidae. They are different from turtles by being entirely terrestrial. Many other turtle species are at least partially aquatic. Tortoises have a shell to protect them from predators and other threats. They retract their necks and heads directly back into the shell, as do
Sushi offers a unique and flavorful eating experience, unlike any other dish. Legitimate Japanese cuisine is usually made from premium tuna, amberjack, snapper, or mackerel. But did you know that tuna wasn’t initially used for sushi? In the earlier twentieth century, tuna was caught as a sport. Once caught, it is turned into cat food
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The harlequin shrimp or Hymenocera picta is a species of saltwater shrimp that can be found in the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These shrimps have bold bright colors that may indicate toxicity, but they have no known toxins. Oddly enough, the harlequin shrimp only eats one thing. Let’s find out what.
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Dubbed as The Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin remains relevant due to his evident love for wildlife, especially reptiles. Among all his achievements, one of his most notable accomplishments is his discovery of a new turtle species, the Irwin’s Turtle. Discovered in one of Steve Irwin’s crocodile catching trips with his dad in the
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Fishing has been around since ancient times. Still, recreational fishing was only invented in modern times, with catch and release fishing the most dominant sports sector. But is this technique actually helpful for the fishes to survive? The mortality rate of catching and releasing fish varies greatly depending on the type of fish, how it
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First detected in 1989, the whale calls of the 52-Hertz whale confused the U.S. Navy as they thought the noise came from the Jezebel monster. When scientists got hold of the sound recordings, they determined that the sound came from a unique whale as the majestic creature vocalized much more than the normal range of
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