Bringing new life into the world is a lovely process that is frequently an intimate affair, but things may go wrong at any time. The Virginia Zoo recently had a birth in front of an unsuspecting crowd, and a baby giraffe was born right in front of their eyes. Imara, a Masai giraffe, gave birth to her first child in September, providing visitors to the zoo with a … [Read more...] about Giraffe Surprises Everyone at the Zoo by Giving Birth in Front of Visitors
Unborn Babies Grimace When Their Mothers Consume Kale, According to a New Study
The nutritional advantages of kale are widely established. However, the flavor may be unpleasant for certain people. It turns out that adults aren't the only ones who believe this. Unborn newborns frowned when their mothers ate this green vegetable, according to a research done at Durham University in England. "A lot of studies have shown that newborns may taste and smell in … [Read more...] about Unborn Babies Grimace When Their Mothers Consume Kale, According to a New Study
Watch a Living Plant Use a Robot Arm to Hold a Machete
Plant Machete, a remarkable artwork by artist David Bowen, gives a philodendron control. A living plant, as the name implies, has the ability to wield a massive knife. The creative's interest in robotics has resulted in a control system that "reads and employs the electrical noises heard in a living philodendron." The plant serves as the robot arm's brain, controlling how the … [Read more...] about Watch a Living Plant Use a Robot Arm to Hold a Machete
Waddles the Disabled Duck Takes His First Steps on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg
Prosthetic limbs are used not just by humans, but also by injured or crippled animals. We've previously written on cats, dogs, and even an elephant who were fitted for prosthetics. Waddles, an adorable duck, is the most recent species to learn to walk on an artificial foot. Waddles was born with a deformed leg, but Ben Weinman, his adoptive owner, wanted to help him live a … [Read more...] about Waddles the Disabled Duck Takes His First Steps on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg
The Great Eared Nightjar Reminisces of a Tiny Dragon Straight From a Fantasy Film
This rare nocturnal creature that can be found in parts of Southeast Asia looks like a fluffy little dragon, but in fact, it’s a bird. The Caprimulgidae family of nocturnal birds includes the large eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis). Southwest India and Southeast Asia include forests, scrublands, and grasslands where they can be found. Based on a specimen discovered in the … [Read more...] about The Great Eared Nightjar Reminisces of a Tiny Dragon Straight From a Fantasy Film