Every gorill a makes a fresh new nest every night, even if they haven5t moved far from the one they used the night before.Half-asleep Dolphins are air-breathing mammals that swim in the sea. But how do they sleep? If they stop swimming to take a nap, won't they sink and drown?
While toothed whales are predators that hunt for squid, seals, sea lions and, sometimes, other whales, baleen whales engage in filter feeding, which is a method of consuming many small pieces of prey at once. These whales might eat krill, which are tiny crustacean-like organisms, schools of...
Every gorill a makes a fresh new nest every night, even if they haven't moved far from the one they used the night before.Half-asleep Dolphins are air-breathing mammals that swim in the sea. But how do they sleep? If they stop swimming to take a nap, won't they sink and drown?
In royally blue sea, a Pretorian guard of young South American sea lions swim out to inspect us, their eyes wide with curiosity. Beyond them is the ruckus of their colony: the roars, barks, and groans of thick-necked bull sea lions, squaring up and fighting over harems of females like ...
He eventually incorporated lions into his act as well, becoming the first famous lion tamer. Martin earned the big cats' trust by introducing himself to the cage little by little, over time. The first American lion tamer, Isaac Van Amburgh, stepped into the ring with a lion, tiger and ...
Their vertical stripes may be brightly colored, which makes them stand out to predators, but when they swim in large schools, their stripes all meld together. This confusing spectacle gives predators the impression of one big, swimming blob. Generally, this sort of camouflage doesn't hide an ...
If your child knows how to swim (or at least float because you could bring a float) and is comfortable in the water there are no restrictions on snorkeling. It can be scary to snorkel among some big waves, but there are plenty of lagoons with a ton of fish, sea lions, sharks, and...
Beware of the sea lions. They may be “sleeping” but arouse easily if you get too close. Babies tho are curious about you and may swim close around you or scoot up to you laying on the beach to check you out. Whatsapp is used throughout Ecuador. Internet was spotty even in the ...
Puerto Ayora’s seaside market features fishmongers dexterously preparing the day’s catch under the watchful gaze of sea lions and pelicans. While in town, you can try restaurants like Isla Grill, Almar and Garrapata to taste local flavors and enjoy authentic Ecuadorian cuisine. A short boat...
A shark's diet consists of other sea creatures -- mainly fish, sea turtles, whales and sea lions and seals. Humans are not on the menu. In fact, humans don't provide enough high-fat meat for sharks, which need a lot of energy to power their large, muscular bodies. If sharks aren'...