When Killer Whales were observed by Spanish sailors, who frequently saw them attacking another whale, they described these great creatures as “whale killers”. Orcinus orca subsequently became known as the killer whale. The killer whale is an an odontocete, a sharp toothed cetacean, and is the…
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Coral reefs are found in shallow tropical oceans and seas around the world. They are the most diverse and complex marine ecosystems, with an estimated 90% of the species in less than 7% of the total marine area. They are…
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Contrary to what sensationalist movie makers would have us think, humans are not really part of the great white’s regular diet. Occasionally we’ll flounder around near the shore when the weather’s good but great whites generally prefer slightly deeper waters…
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With speeds reaching 22 miles per hour with short bursts of up to 80 miles per hour, the majestic sleek Mako shark lives comfortably amongst its fellow fast-moving pelagic (ocean ocean) fish. Their knifelike non-serrated teeth cut easily through their…
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The Hammerhead shark (of the Genus “Sphyrna”) is one of the most physically unique of the world’s ocean-dwelling creatures. A highly evolved carnivore, it is also an excellent hunter usually found in the world’s coastal tropical waters. == Body and Head…
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Lichens consist of fungal and algal parts, living in symbiosis with each other. The fungus provides the main body of the lichen while the algae provides a means to manufacture food by the prescence of chlorophyll. Both organisms depend on…
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Contrary to popular belief, being deaf does not always entail a dramatic drop in living standards. The pretty normal lives many deaf animals lead stand as living proof ofhow heightened survival instincts and well-channeled intrinsic attributes can offset hearing loss….
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Aphids are a tiny family of insects with a body length that ranges between one millimeter and one centimeter. Despite their size, aphids are recognized widely as lethal and highly destructive pests. They feed on plants and not only do…
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a gene that is required for proper development of the inner ear of mice. Researchers first hypothesized that the fibroblast growth factors sensory (FGF20) had a direct correlation to the loss…
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Barn owls are easily recognized by their heart shaped face, long legs and close set eyes. Most barn owls have a wing span of 3 ½ feet. Everything about the barn owl is geared toward being a nocturnal hunter. Mother…
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