This article is written for any person interested in eating insects (Entomophagy: the practice of eating insects). Specifically for those that have never practiced entomophagy before and would like to try it for the first time. Entomophagy has been around…
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The strepsiptera insect order consists of more than 600 species of small parasites with bizarre behaviors. Their nickname, twisted parasite, is befitting since males of the order have hind wings that twist about when they fly. According to EncyclopediaBritannica.com, insects…
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More than 80 living species of mammals are classified as whales, or cetaceans from ketos, the Greek name for sea monster. To early mariners these magnificent gigantic creatures were considered no less than monsters from the deep, and many stories…
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In the darkest depths of the ocean or in murky water, dolphins are unable to see their prey. By creating click sounds they are able to accurately locate objects. They use what is called sonar, or echolocation. Echolocation is quite…
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Ready for a super brain boost? A remarkable new chip may make it possible. Brain implants—also known as neural implants—have come a long way since early research into the science began nearly 60 years ago. Using an advanced neural chip,…
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The continent of Australia has been geographically isolated for so long that the animal life has evolved in unique ways. Australian animals fill the same ecological niches as their counterparts in other parts of the world, but they’re developed traits…
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AbstractTaxis is the orientation toward or away from a stimulus. Planaria, in their natural habitat, are known to exhibit positive geotaxis and negative phototaxis. This experiment was conducted with nine different planaria which were observed in the amount of time…
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When you think about living in a pod, do you think about some little space age apartment or a giant green bean looking thing? Well, dolphins live in pods. Pod in this case means their social unit, or extended family’….
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Huddling is a tactic used to save energy and avoid heat loss, especially in small animals such as birds and rodents. It also explains group-living and the relationship between families. One specific group being observed was the African striped mouse…
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Dolphins use echolocation, or sound waves, to communicate with others members of their group, to spy on their enemies, to tease and intrigue mates and to do lots of other fascinating things to captivate visitors. Dolphins are smart and they…
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