There are 8.7 million tagged species on Earth, but scientists estimate that over 80 percent of life on this planet still remains undiscovered. It’s truly remarkable that with all of these animals occupying the same space as us, on an average day we might only see a dog and maybe ...
Well, that's not all: Stargazers also grow two venomous spines above their back fins, and some species can even deliver mild electric shocks. Despite all this menacing weaponry, the stargazer is considered a delicacy in some countries. If you don't mind your dinner staring back at you from...
This species, in fact, is exemplary in many ways, encompassing also the ability to survive cold, dehydration, vacuum and acid.” (LiveScience, (August 2, 2011) From the BBC (September 22, 2020),we learned that some radiodurans survived three years on the outside of a...
New discoveries are changing long-held views of the biggest, meanest, and most bizarre animals that ever flew.
“unconventional” looks. Left bitter and jealous of his peers, Elder searched the planet to find a rumored world hidden in the Earth’s center; he succeeded, and became the ruler of several subterranean species. It’s a safe bet that he won their favor with some rousing speeches, but ...
A bird’s beak is essentially a uniquely crafted tool used for interacting with the world. While we use our hands for most tasks, birds have to rely on their super precise mouths to get most jobs done. This means that different species have evolved with vastly different bills: some beaks ...
The Red Beach forms part of the biggest wetland on the planet (itself pretty darn weird), and the colour comes from the Suaeda salsa plant, one of the few species that have what it takes to survive in highly alkaline soil. Don’t worry about the science, just focus on how darn ...
Socotra Island belongs to Yemen, and it has an unnatural appearance, resembling an alien world. The island is isolated, and its temperatures are extreme, but 700 of its plant species can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. The plant life is so unique that more than 70% of Socotra ...
Before we talk aboutimmortal jellyfish, it's necessary to define our terms.Turritopsis dohrniiwill definitely kick the marine bucket if you step on it, pan-fry it, or torch it with a flamethrower. What it won't do, however, is die of old age; the adults of this jellyfish species can...
Well, you night after you visit this museum. It’s full of “evidence” that so-far unclassified species do exist, like fossilized footprints, fuzzy photos, and the testimonials of scared campers. Mermaids, mothmen, and furry fish all get their just due here, in this collection belonging to...