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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From jumping on beds, chairs, tables, shelves, and counters, a cats’ affinity towards jumping is certainly no secret. With that said, how high can cats even jump? And what lies in their physiology that allows them to achieve such heights? A healthy, adult cat can jump four to five feet high, equaling five to six
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While containing many distinguishable physical characteristics, both crocodiles and alligators possess a similar, yet rare, hunting predatory behavior that allows them to fool nest-building birds. In a 2013 study, researchers found that the Crocodylus palustris and the Alligator mississipiensis use tools to capture their prey. Crocodiles and alligators lure birds by stacking and balancing twigs
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Invasive species are organisms that are not native to a specific area. Since they do not belong to that particular environment, they may cause ecological and economic harm. Invasive species are known to cause the extinction of indigenous organisms that significantly impact an area’s ecology. But have you heard of how sterlings are harming the
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Jeremy was a left-coiled snail who was fondly named after left-wing politician Jeremy Corbyn. Because of his peculiar shell shape, it was difficult for him to find a mate. But this did not stop biologists, who were very intrigued by him. They searched all over the world but was the hunt successful? Scientists were able
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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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Owls are remarkable birds from the order Strigiformes. They are one of the 200 species of solitary and nocturnal birds of prey classified with an upright stance and a large head. But did you know that owls can’t really move their eyes? Owls do not have eyeballs. Instead, they have cylinders held in place by
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The Passenger Pigeon, more commonly known as the wild pigeon, is an extinct species of pigeon that used to be endemic to North America. But did you ever wonder why they no longer exist? The Passenger Pigeon used to be the most abundant bird on the planet. But due to commercial exploitation of pigeon meat
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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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