In 2010, parody news site The Onion posted this little gem. Undoubtedly inspired by media buzz about creatures like Koko the Gorilla and the researchers who study them, this satirical piece explores the morality of teaching sign language to (or having…
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Noticed any slippery, slimy or scaly creatures lately? The world of reptiles is an amazing place! And if a reptile has got your ‘interest’ radar buzzing, then you have plenty to buzz about. Reptiles have amazing eating habits, and some…
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The short answer to this question is that Entomology is the study of insects. All words ending in -ology are the study of something, as -ology is Greek for study. The rest of the word also comes from the Greek…
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Cryptozoology is a legitimate science that explores the unknown. This is a science that looks into the existance of the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Yeti, Chupacabra and many other creatures that people make claims to having seen or encountered. The…
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There are four animal groups that fall under the title of reptile; these animals are turtles and tortoises; lizards and snakes, crocodiles and alligators and the tuatara. Reptiles are vertebrates with scaly skin to keep their bodies from drying out….
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Many Central American countries provide the ideal location for cold blooded creatures, such as snakes. The rain forests provide a perfect habitat for snakes to lurk, and each Central American country has an active snake population. In Panama, Costa Rica…
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There are many instances where scientists have observed and documented homosexuality in the animal kingdom, in which humans are also classified. Sometimes homosexuality is observed without scientists interacting with the animals or altering the animal’s environment or brain in anyway…
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The Galapagos Penguin is just one of the many endemic species on the Galapagos Islands that have differentiated themselves from other species by adapting to fit their rather unique surroundings. There are many things that make the Galapagos Penguin unique…
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Predators play an important role in the food chain. Without them herbivores would die. Predators are carnivores and eat meat. There are predators in almost every place on earth. People are the biggest predators on earth. We are capable of…
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At one time the knowledge of animals was limited to the bare necessities of surviving in a natural world. Paleolithic hunters were acutely aware of the dangers posed by animals in the wild, while Neolithic farmers had a better degree…
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