In a world first, a team of Tel Aviv scientists discovered an animal that does not require oxygen to survive, effectively putting Mrs Nerg back in her box. The paper published in PNAS describes a jellyfish-like parasite that is the first known multicellular organism without a mitochondrial genome, which means it can survive without oxygen. Science advances are constantly … [Read more...] about The First Known Animal That Does Not Require Breathing Has Been Discovered Inside Salmon
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Why Does Evolution Keep Creating Crabs Out of Everything?
If you've spent enough time online, you've probably heard the meme that claims everything eventually turns into crabs. The meme claims that whether you are a fish or Sean Penn, you will eventually turn into a crab. This is obviously just a joke, but it's based on some amusing evolution. Because, as you can see, everything in nature (luckily just crustaceans) appears to be … [Read more...] about Why Does Evolution Keep Creating Crabs Out of Everything?
Zookeepers refuse to save chimpanzee from drowning – then truck driver does what no one else dares
The first thing needs to be said before telling this story is that I think it’s wrong for animals to be locked in zoos simply for human entertainment and amusement. Wild animals, such as chimpanzees for example, should live just there — in the wild. That is where they belong, not in a zoo where they are forced to move around in small, restricted areas. Of course, zoos may … [Read more...] about Zookeepers refuse to save chimpanzee from drowning – then truck driver does what no one else dares