Growing old is an inevitable part of life - unless you're a turtle. Evidence from two new studies suggests that several turtle species experience very little senescence, or the physical aging of our bodies. Turtles appear to be immune to the ravages of aging. Testudines, the reptile order that includes turtles, terrapins, and tortoises, have shown the ability to slow down … [Read more...] about Some Turtles Age So Slowly That They Don’t Appear To Age At All
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The World’s Most Poisonous Octopus Was Unknowingly Held By A TikTok User While They Were In Bali
It can be difficult to determine what is and isn't harmful when you're in an unfamiliar environment, but there are several warning indicators you should keep an eye out for, such as teeth, vivid colors, or a bear-like appearance when high on cocaine. Someone was recently caught on camera holding one of the most dangerous animals on the world in their bare hands, and the video, … [Read more...] about The World’s Most Poisonous Octopus Was Unknowingly Held By A TikTok User While They Were In Bali
When A Colony Of Wasps Is Given Colored Construction Paper, They Create An Amazing Rainbow Nest
Mattia Menchetti, a biology student, conducted an experiment on a colony of European paper wasps, which produced some very colorful results. The water-resistant nests of paper wasps are made of fibers from dead wood and plant stems that have been chewed into a pulp and mixed with saliva. Menchetti gave colored paper to a captive colony of these wasps, and the insects created a … [Read more...] about When A Colony Of Wasps Is Given Colored Construction Paper, They Create An Amazing Rainbow Nest
A Couple is Taken Aback When They Discover The Tiniest Hitchhiker Riding On The Front Of Their Car
“I don't think he realized there were humans inside his ride.” G and her boyfriend had just arrived at the grocery store and were sitting in their car in the parking lot talking about what they were going to buy when they suddenly realized they weren't alone. A mouse was perched on the front of their car, and the couple was surprised to discover he'd been there the entire … [Read more...] about A Couple is Taken Aback When They Discover The Tiniest Hitchhiker Riding On The Front Of Their Car
Bumblebees Had a “Great Day” When a Californian Court Rules That They are Fish
A Californian court has determined that bees are fish, which has been termed as a "wonderful day" for the state's bees. As the judges of California's Third District Court of Appeal acknowledged in their opinion, bees are not fish scientifically. A Bee Movie/Finding Nemo crossover is unlikely to happen anytime soon. However, the court ruled that bumble bees are invertebrates … [Read more...] about Bumblebees Had a “Great Day” When a Californian Court Rules That They are Fish