Mammals
Beluga Whales may be jiggling their melons to communicate
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May 2, 2024
Beluga Whales may be jiggling their melons to communicate
The animal kingdom boasts an incredible range of communication methods. From the flashing lights of mantis shrimp to the elaborate dances of birds-of-paradise, creatures have developed unique ways to express…
Record number of barking mad sea lions take over famed San Francisco pier
Environment
May 1, 2024
Record number of barking mad sea lions take over famed San Francisco pier
Over a thousand sea lions descended upon San Francisco’s bustling Pier 39, marking the largest gathering of these charismatic creatures in 15 years. These aquatic mammals weren’t shy, basking, barking,…
Momo the monkey chugged beer, broke into a home while leading Indianapolis police on 24-hour chase
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October 6, 2023
Momo the monkey chugged beer, broke into a home while leading Indianapolis police on 24-hour chase
IntroductionIn a baffling turn of events, the city of Indianapolis found itself embroiled in a nearly 24-hour search for a runaway pet monkey named Momo. This nimble primate managed to…
Baby mountain lion cubs try to scare scientists away… by purring
Environment
August 19, 2023
Baby mountain lion cubs try to scare scientists away… by purring
They’re lions, hear them… purr.Scientists investigating the Santa Monica Mountains in California came across a pair of impossibly charming baby mountain lions, which might have endeavored to emit a mighty…
Mystery ‘extraterrestrial’ creature baffles scientists: Looks ‘Exactly like a mermaid’
International News
July 14, 2023
Mystery ‘extraterrestrial’ creature baffles scientists: Looks ‘Exactly like a mermaid’
Pictures of a being — resembling a “mermaid extraterrestrial” — found stranded on an Australian coastline have caused a virtual frenzy among netizens as they rush to speculate the enigmatic…
Check for freckles and spots to determine the age of a dolphin
Environment
March 24, 2023
Check for freckles and spots to determine the age of a dolphin
Dolphins develop spots as they age, similar to the fine lines, gray hairs, and hyperpigmentation that humans experience. A recent study has revealed that the onset of these spots is…