animals

What lurks beneath: the largest animals in the ocean 3

Knowing that the largest animals on the planet lie beneath the calm surface of the ocean is baffling. Some people refuse to swim in a murky pool based on mistrust of the unknown. So imagine what’s waiting for you at the bottom of the sea? This thought is enough to turn the hardiest old sea

How does hibernation work?0

With autumn approaching, many animals in the northern hemisphere are stocking their fat reserves to make it through winter hibernation. Hibernation is a near suspension of body functions and metabolism, and is different to sleep. It allows animals to save energy during times when food is scarce. Different animals produce a hibernation-specific protein at certain times

The Evolution of Vertebrate Flight 0

One of the defining characteristics of life is its adaptability. There is no environment on Earth, at least within the atmosphere, oceans, and crust, that life hasn’t colonized or otherwise made use of. Researchers have identified bacteria in rocks from hundreds of feet below the surface, and now believe that such bacteria—which may equal or

Beautiful examples of eyes in nature 0
- Extraordinary Earth, Pics and Lists, Plants & Animals, Space
- October 13, 2018
Brad Goodspeed, self proclaimed skeptic and blogger, caught our eye (pun intended?) with his post “Eyes from around the animal kingdom“. According to Brad, the inspiration for the post came from the realization that: [the eyes are] the organ that seems to act as lightning rod in the debate between creationists and evolutionists. The eye is
READ MORE
Do Dogs have Episodic Memory: The Alaskan Malamute Waits for the Ice Cream Truck Every Day 4
- Brain Teasers, Plants & Animals
- October 7, 2018
Dogs are man’s best friend. They are loyal and faithful. But, do dogs display any memory? This dog above remembers to wait for the ice cream truck every day. Semantic Memory: Associating Commands with Actions https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dogs-remember-more-than-we-think-180961219/ Dogs can listen for commands and perform an action. They have a unique memory to associate a command with
READ MORE
Ontario Insects, Arachnids, and Crustaceans – oh my!0
- Extraordinary Earth, Pics and Lists, Plants & Animals, Space
- September 9, 2018
Each year, I travel and camp or cottage in “Northern” Ontario. This year was no different, and I thought I’d share some of the creatures I managed to photograph while on my adventure. I think these photos serve as a reminder that we need not look to aliens, ghosts, and monsters to find exquisitely creepy
READ MORE

Let's make things interesting

Latest Posts

About Us

Get In Touch With Us

Latest Posts

Latest Galleries