The magnificent bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superba) is known for its "Vantablack" plumage, which is so dark that it absorbs 99.95 percent of sunlight when confronted head-on (technically vanta black absorbs 99.96 percent). According to recent research published in PeerJ, it is not one, but two separate kinds of bird. The "new" species has been dubbed the Vogelkop Superb … [Read more...] about This Bird’s Feathers Absorb 99.95 Percent of The Light
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Endearing Encounter: Photographer Captures Sleepy Bees Snuggling in a Flower
Photographer Joe Neely stumbled upon a heartwarming scene that offered a rare glimpse into the world of bees' resting habits. As the sun began to set over a grove of orange globe mallow flowers near his Arizona home, Neely and his wife embarked on an afternoon stroll with their cameras in tow, hoping to capture the beauty of blooming wildflowers. Little did they know, their … [Read more...] about Endearing Encounter: Photographer Captures Sleepy Bees Snuggling in a Flower
Super Rare Half-Male, Half-Female Bird Found In Pennsylvania
In a remarkable discovery, biologists in Pennsylvania have captured an exceedingly rare bird that defies conventional gender norms – a genetic marvel that is literally half-male and half-female, adorned with the vibrant hues characteristic of both sexes. This unique bird, belonging to the rose-breasted grosbeak species, was apprehended and banded by researchers from the … [Read more...] about Super Rare Half-Male, Half-Female Bird Found In Pennsylvania
The Birth of a new Sumatran Rhino gives the Species new Hope, as There are only About 80 of Them Left in the Wild
The government of Indonesia recently announced the birth of a female Sumatran rhino — a species with fewer than 80 wild individuals – in the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia. The Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is the most endangered of the five rhino species still alive, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The International Union for Conservation of … [Read more...] about The Birth of a new Sumatran Rhino gives the Species new Hope, as There are only About 80 of Them Left in the Wild
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