The odd-looking sharks are hammerheads. The remainder of their bodies appear to be those of a typical shark, but their heads appear to have had their skulls seized by the eye sockets and stretched out sideways. What benefits would having a head fashioned like a hammer have? And how did hammerhead sharks become what they are today? I am a scientist who has spent over 30 … [Read more...] about Why Do Hammerhead Sharks Have Heads That Look Like Hammers?
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Cute Violet Chinchillas From Behind Look Like Perfect Circles
Small rodents known as chinchillas are prized for their fluffy cuteness, but Cameron Holmes of Cameron's Chinchillas has a pack whose cuteness is unmatched. It's all because of their perfectly rounded butts, which resemble a huge dust ball or a Soot Sprite from the beloved animated film Spirited Away. The name of this particular breed of chinchillas—violets—comes from the … [Read more...] about Cute Violet Chinchillas From Behind Look Like Perfect Circles
When a Goat is About to Be Sold, it Hugs its Owner and Sobs Like a Human
A goat that was purchased to be sold hugs and sobs with its owner. You can watch the heartbreaking video below, but be warned: it may make you cry. Yes, just when you thought the internet had run out of cute animal videos, along comes a speckled goat. It's a story that will make you want to hug your kids, and if you don't have a goat, your children. @ram vegan shared … [Read more...] about When a Goat is About to Be Sold, it Hugs its Owner and Sobs Like a Human
Like Dogs and Kids, Cats Also Develop Attachments To Their Human Caregivers
Put away your notions of cats as distant, solitary creatures. According to a recent study, domestic cats and people bond in a similar way to how dogs and kids do. Scientists watch how an infant reacts to its caregiver's return after a brief absence while in a novel environment to assess the bonding behavior of people. Newborns who feel secure resume their casual exploration, … [Read more...] about Like Dogs and Kids, Cats Also Develop Attachments To Their Human Caregivers
Animals Can Sense When They Are Being Treated Unfairly (And They Don’t Like It).
Humans appear to be hardwired with a sense of justice. This is perplexing from an evolutionary standpoint, as you would think we were predisposed to seek advantage for ourselves and our families wherever possible. However, a sense of fairness is required for humans to be able to help one another. Human cooperation is based on reciprocal altruism: we help people because they … [Read more...] about Animals Can Sense When They Are Being Treated Unfairly (And They Don’t Like It).