As their name suggests, these crabs like decorating – themselves. From spider and harlequin crabs, through moss and seaweed crabs, to toothed and arrow crabs, there are over 700 species of decorator crabs belonging to the family Majoidea that cover their bodies with a wide range of unexpected ornaments. But although they may be nature’s dressers, these … [Read more...] about Decorator Crabs Dress Up With All Manner of Objects and Marine Creatures to Avoid Being Eaten
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Man unexpectedly finds tiny creatures hiding in his car engine — rescue leads to heartwarming reunion
When a man’s car wouldn’t start, it led to a very unexpected discovery under the hood — and a heartwarming rescue that reunited a mama and her babies. According to a TikTok post, wildlife rehabilitator Karenlynn Stracher got a call from a man who was having some unusual car trouble. His car had been sitting unused for a few months, and when he went to drive it the … [Read more...] about Man unexpectedly finds tiny creatures hiding in his car engine — rescue leads to heartwarming reunion
Secrets of the world’s toughest creatures revealed
In the realm of extraordinary resilience, tardigrades, often referred to as water bears, stand out as some of the world's toughest creatures. These minuscule beings, measuring just a millimeter or less, boast an astonishing ability to endure cosmic disasters, radiation, freezing, extreme dehydration, and even the vacuum of space. Now, a groundbreaking genetic study has … [Read more...] about Secrets of the world’s toughest creatures revealed
The Extraordinary Details of a Beetle’s Foot and Other Parts of Tiny Creatures by Igor Siwanowicz
Ever marveled at how a diving beetle effortlessly glides through water or delicately rests on the surface? The secret lies in the intricacy of its foot—a marvel far surpassing the complexity of our own. Thanks to the extraordinary work of neurobiologist Igor Siwanowicz, these minute details are now unveiled in mesmerizing detail through the lens of a confocal laser-scanning … [Read more...] about The Extraordinary Details of a Beetle’s Foot and Other Parts of Tiny Creatures by Igor Siwanowicz
If You Ever Encounter One of These Strange Creatures on the Beach, Notify Authorities Immediately
For kids, the beach is an absolute treasure trove of super cool and exotic objects left behind by the ocean and its many inhabitants. Shells are among the best and most beautiful of these items, but sometimes their former residents still haven't moved out, and that can spell trouble. While playing on the beach in East Cape Conran, Australia, a little girl spotted what she … [Read more...] about If You Ever Encounter One of These Strange Creatures on the Beach, Notify Authorities Immediately