When most people think of slugs, “cute” is rarely the first word that comes to mind. But one tiny marine creature is changing that perception entirely. Jorunna parva, affectionately known as the sea bunny, is a species of sea slug whose appearance has captivated nature lovers around the world. With its soft white or orange body, dotted with black speckles, and two small … [Read more...] about Meet the “Sea Bunny”: The Fluffy Ocean Slug Captivating the Internet
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It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction
It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction. The brush-tailed bettong, a small marsupial resembling a miniature kangaroo with a pouch for its young, is making a remarkable comeback in Australia. This adorable creature, however, has a surprising survival tactic: when threatened, it ejects its joey from its pouch to distract predators, a … [Read more...] about It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction
The Amazon River: A Natural Wonder Surpassing the Nile and Powering the Planet’s Biodiversity
The Amazon River, a colossal force of nature, reigns supreme as the world's largest and most voluminous river. This awe-inspiring waterway, stretching over an astonishing 7,000 kilometers, dwarfs its closest rival, the Nile. Born in the towering Peruvian Andes, the Amazon embarks on a majestic journey eastward, traversing the heart of South America, before finally surrendering … [Read more...] about The Amazon River: A Natural Wonder Surpassing the Nile and Powering the Planet’s Biodiversity
Witnessing the Miracle: Bombay Bush Frogs Hatching Inside Their Eggs
The Bombay Bush Frog, scientifically known as Raorchestes bombayensis, represents one of nature's most fascinating evolutionary adaptations. Endemic to the lush landscapes of the Western Ghats in India, this diminutive amphibian has captivated biologists and nature enthusiasts alike with its unique reproductive strategy that omits the tadpole stage entirely. Direct … [Read more...] about Witnessing the Miracle: Bombay Bush Frogs Hatching Inside Their Eggs
How Adorable Sea Otters Are Saving California’s Ecosystem by Battling Invasive Species
SAN FRANCISCO – A California ecosystem has gotten a big boost from an adorable, fluffy and hungry friend. At Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a newly-reinvigorated population of native southern sea otters has eaten so many invasive European green crabs that researchers say the otters have locally solved a problem that has plagued the West Coast for … [Read more...] about How Adorable Sea Otters Are Saving California’s Ecosystem by Battling Invasive Species