Crown Shyness: Even Trees Need Their Own Space
Scientists still don’t fully know why some trees avoid touching another tree’s crowns, but the resulting rupture-like patterns in the canopy are a sight to behold.
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Scientists still don’t fully know why some trees avoid touching another tree’s crowns, but the resulting rupture-like patterns in the canopy are a sight to behold.
Count Eugen Wilhelm Theodor von Keyserling, celebrated for his extraordinary arachnid iconographies, unveiled the mesmerizing wrap-around spider within his acclaimed oeuvre—a testament to its excellence, recognized as one of the finest depictions of these creatures ever documented.
New research study finds garter snakes are surprisingly social, forming strong friendships with their peers
The Condylura cristata can locate, assess, and consume its food in 230 milliseconds—1/6th faster than it takes for you to stop at a red light
Once criticized as “disgusting clumsy lizards” and “imps of darkness” by Charles Darwin, the Marine Iguana astounds as the sole ocean-going lizard on our planet, defying preconceived notions with its remarkable adaptation.
Square waves in the ocean may look pretty but studies reveal a large percentage of shipping accidents and shipwrecks occur in cross sea states.
Eric Carle’s beloved ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ may evoke fond memories, but Lonomia obliqua tells a chillingly different tale. This lethal creature, contrary to its innocent counterpart, holds the ominous distinction of being the world’s deadliest caterpillar.
Being stunningly attractive might seem advantageous, but for endangered wildlife, it can backfire. A study reveals that media saturation of popular endangered species fosters a misleading perception of their well-being, masking the urgent need for conservation action.
Firefighters from Pewsey in England have caused controversy by scoffing piglets they save 6 months earlier in a barn fire.
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Russian wolves can breathe a sigh of relief after local government officials stepped into provide alternative travel arrangements for a band of axe wielding school children.
A cheating penguin has finally been caught in the act. We’ve conclusive proof that penguins cheat on their partners and have a number of other horrific habits.