For centuries, the migration of birds was a puzzle to many. While people noticed that certain types of birds appeared and disappeared at certain times of the year, they could only guess at where they went. The philosopher Aristotle came up with the theory that migrating birds simply hibernated in the winter, either in nooks and crannies or under water, but it was not until 1822 … [Read more...] about The Myth of Hibernating Birds: How a Stork Proved Aristotle Wrong
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New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
The oceans are vast and full of mystery. For centuries, humans have looked out to sea and imagined what creatures might dwell within. One of the most enduring myths of the sea is that of the kraken, a giant, tentacled monster said to dwell in the deep waters off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Now, new research suggests that a behavior recently observed in humpback whales … [Read more...] about New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
The Connection between Dinosaurs and Emus: Debunking the Myth of Dinosaur Deniers
In modern times, we have an overwhelming amount of evidence to support the existence of dinosaurs. Fossilized remains have been discovered all over the world, and we have a pretty good idea of what these magnificent creatures looked like and how they lived. However, there are still some people out there who deny the existence of dinosaurs, claiming that they are nothing more … [Read more...] about The Connection between Dinosaurs and Emus: Debunking the Myth of Dinosaur Deniers
Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct
Exhaustive surveys revealed that nobody has seen a dugong in Chinese waters since 2008. According to research conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), dugongs are now practically extinct in China as there have been no sightings of the adored "sea cow" grazers since 2008. These gentle giants, whose numbers fell after the 1970s, are apparently losing the war … [Read more...] about Chinese Authorities Have Declared The Dugong “Sea Cows” That Gave Rise to The Mermaid Myth Extinct
Oldest American Horse DNA Provides Support for the Myth of Spanish Shipwreck Origin
The origin of the Assateague horses was a mystery wrapped in folklore. Turns out, the folklore may have been right all along. There is a little island named Assateague midway up the US East Coast, where Delaware joins Maryland and Virginia. It used to be inhabited by a little hamlet of no more than 200 people, but that community has long since been abandoned. Even if you … [Read more...] about Oldest American Horse DNA Provides Support for the Myth of Spanish Shipwreck Origin