Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) is known as the father of modern taxonomy. This accomplished botanist, zoologist, and physician developed the system used around the world to identify all living things by genus and […]
Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick was published in 1851. The notorious white whale that compelled Captain Ahab to dedicate his life to finding it was famously described by Melville as being the […]
When it comes to sneakiness, it is difficult to find a better practitioner than the queen of the Ravoux’s slavemaker ant. This European species of ant is known for its queen will […]
Imagine a creature that can extend its bones through its hands as deadly claws. No, it’s not a rip-off of Marvel Comic’s superhero Wolverine. We are talking about a true-to-life marvel of […]
As improbable as it may sound, a gathering of puffins is known as an “improbability.” Check out this article by our friends at Science Alcove for more improbable-but-true fun facts about this […]
Cats may not be particularly fond of water, but they are not intimidated by it — not even salt water. While a person will become more thirsty as a result of drinking […]
We all know that passing gas in public sends a message. Usually, that message is unwelcome. Among herring, however, communicating through flatulence may not be as fishy as it sounds.
The tuatara, a New Zealand reptile, stands out in several different ways: They have a third eye on the top center of their heads. They have two rows of teeth on the top […]
The mantis shrimp may not be the largest creature in the ocean (hey, it’s a shrimp, after all), and its appearance can be a bit on the flamboyant side, so you probably […]
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