It's no secret that human activity has a significant impact on the ecosystem, but the manner in which humans influence the evolution of creatures in our immediate vicinity can be more subtle. Poaching proved to be a significant enough evolutionary pressure for a population of African elephants (both species are now listed as endangered) in Mozambique, according to new research, … [Read more...] about Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
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Strong Waves Crashing With the Power of Mythical Gods and Sea Creatures
Rachael Talibart's series Sirens continues to elevate wave photography to the level of an art form. The English photographer uses high shutter speeds to freeze water in time, immortalizing each powerful drop. Her childhood on the south coast of England shaped her passion for stormy weather, and her sensitivity in capturing waves has made her a premier outdoor … [Read more...] about Strong Waves Crashing With the Power of Mythical Gods and Sea Creatures
The Babies of a White Lion and a White Tiger are The Cutest Creatures on the Planet
The first four babies were born from a white lion and a white tiger, making "Ligers" (a combination of lion and tiger) a first in the animal world. Yeti, Odlin, Sampson, and Apollo, the first four white ligers, appear to be kittens, but when they grow older, they will become the world's largest cats. White lions and tigers are extremely rare, with just 300 and 1200 in the … [Read more...] about The Babies of a White Lion and a White Tiger are The Cutest Creatures on the Planet
These Eerie Little Creatures Live Within Fish’s Mouths, Replacing Their Tongues
This dreadful parasitic isopod lives in the mouths of fish, eating their blood and replacing their tongues. While we've already featured some really terrifying aquatic species, such as the Atlantic wolffish and the sardonic fringehead, the tongue-eating louse may be the creepiest of them ever. The tongue-eating louse, Cymothoa exigua, is an isopod (a kind of animal that … [Read more...] about These Eerie Little Creatures Live Within Fish’s Mouths, Replacing Their Tongues
Geckos, tarantulas, and other creatures worth $1 million are rescued from the illegal market by police
In an anti-smuggling operation assisted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, police in Columbia rescued over 1,000 species, including birds, starfish, and tarantulas. According to a news statement from the National Police of Columbia, the operation also recovered lizards, snakes, and turtles before they were sold on the illicit market for more than $1 million. According … [Read more...] about Geckos, tarantulas, and other creatures worth $1 million are rescued from the illegal market by police