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Australian lungfish has largest genome of any animal sequenced so far | New Scientist
By Donna Lu The Australian lungfish’s genome is around 14 times larger than the human one, and its DNA confirms it is closely related to land-based animals with a backbone The Australian lungfish has the largest genome of any animal … Continue reading
Bees use shark ‘supersense’ to help find food
Flying insects such as bees and moths have secret senses that allow them to ‘feel’ nearby flowers and navigate over long distances, according to new research. Armed with sensitive antennae and wide-angled compound eyes, bees have a sophisticated set of … Continue reading
L’orchestre D’hibernation Animaux – How Animals Hibernate
What if hibernating animals of different species formed an orchestra and performed a symphony about their winter’s sleep? Well, they did—sort of. Because this is the science version of “Peter and the Wolf”… A flute playing wood frog who freezes. … Continue reading
Surprising top 10 facts about DONKEYS you probably didn’t know!
Footage for this video came from: Donkey’s Land Greece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH8F-… ESPI – Horse Protection Society, Greece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB_-5… Meribelle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQQVb… SAWA shelter, Santorini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL098… and working donkeys in Santorini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E41Zq… ——————————————————– I am Valia Orfanidou, follow me anywhere here: The Orphan … Continue reading
‘Spooky Interactions’, shocking adaptations discovered in electric fish of Brazil’s Amazon
In findings published in the journal Frontiers, researchers have shown how a cave-adapted glass knifefish species of roughly 300 living members (Eigenmannia vicentespelea) has evolved from surface-dwelling relatives (Eigenmannia trilineata) that still live just outside their cave door — by … Continue reading
Basking sharks travel in extended families with their own ‘gourmet maps’ of feeding spots, genetic tagging reveals | The Conversation
The latest research reveals basking sharks are not lone predators but rather family-minded creatures with a fancy for fine dining with their own folk. Authors Catherine S Jones Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen Leslie Noble Professor of Aquatic … Continue reading
The Insane Biology of: The Octopus
Credits: Writer/Narrator/Editor: Stephanie Sammann Editor: Dylan Hennessy (https://www.behance.net/dylanhennessy1) Illustrator/Animator: Kirtan Patel (https://kpatart.com/illustrations) Animator: Mike Ridolfi (https://www.moboxgraphics.com/) Sound: Graham Haerther (https://haerther.net) Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster (https://twitter.com/forgottentowel) Producer: Brian McManus (https://www.youtube.com/c/realenginee…) Imagery courtesy of Getty Images References: [1] https://www.nature.com/scitable/topic… [2] https://thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biolo… [3] https://ideas.ted.com/oddballs-with-h… … Continue reading
Why giant pandas roll around in horse manure
A team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences working with the Beijing Zoo, has found a possible explanation for horse manure rolling (HMR) by giant pandas. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, … Continue reading
Honey Bees Use Animal Dung to Fend Off Giant “Murder” Hornets
Honeybees spread animal dung on the entrance of their hives to effectively ward off giant hornets. What’s the best way to ward off giant hornets if you’re a honeybee? Animal dung, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study. U … Continue reading
Alpha animals must bow to the majority when they abuse their power
by Max Planck Society Vulturine guineafowl occur in the savannahs of Kenya. The birds live in groups, with a strict dominance hierarchy. Credit: © Danai Papageorgiou Many animal groups decide where to go by a process similar to … Continue reading
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