Study finds good reasons to go after your comrades—and some bad ones, too Jay Rosenheim had no clue his team's strategy to defend California's cotton crops would spark a cannibalism epidemic. Faced with the ever-destructive cotton aphids—a tiny ravenous green insect that sucks sap from crops, leaving moldy waste and a slew of deadly viruses in their wake—he and his … [Read more...] about What Causes Certain Animals to Become Cannibalistic?
The First Sea Turtle Nest Discovered on a Mississippi Beach Since 2018
The first sea turtle nest discovered on the Mississippi mainland in four years has been discovered by beach personnel. Officials say a Harrison County Sand Beach worker cleaning up discovered what looked to be turtle footprints just east of the Pass Christian Harbor. They safeguarded the area and contacted Gulfport's Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, which tracked the … [Read more...] about The First Sea Turtle Nest Discovered on a Mississippi Beach Since 2018
Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
Jumping spiders have REM-like twitches when they sleep, suggesting dreams may be much more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously realized. Daniela Rößler, a behavioral ecologist, collected local jumping spiders and housed them in clear plastic cages on her windowsill, intending to evaluate their reactions to 3-D-printed predatory spider models. When she returned … [Read more...] about Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
Can you Find The Hidden Creatures in This Wonderfully Disguised Picture in 20 Seconds?
Can you spot the hidden animals in this picture in 20 seconds? People's intellect and observation abilities are put to the test via optical illusions and riddles. A photograph taken from an unusual perspective or at a specific time of day might add to the intrigue. One such image is of a tree with two creatures fully concealed within it. In 20 seconds, can you find the … [Read more...] about Can you Find The Hidden Creatures in This Wonderfully Disguised Picture in 20 Seconds?
Woman Protects Best Friend From Devastating Floods Using Plastic Container
“I was more worried [about] losing her in the water than myself.” Sandy, Chloe Adams' childhood dog, and she had just a few minutes to find out how to escape the advancing floodwaters. They would have to swim from their home to a neighbor's rooftop in order to reach safety. Her older dog couldn't swim since the water was chilly and had a little current. According to … [Read more...] about Woman Protects Best Friend From Devastating Floods Using Plastic Container