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How do Octopus Reproduce? (Cannibalistic Sex and a Detachable Member)

I have written this article to give wider exposure to some fascinating scientific insights into the complicated mating habits of ...

How Do Penguins Stay Warm? (Why don’t Penguin Feet Freeze?)

Penguins are superbly adapted to staying warm in sub-zero temperatures. They use vasoconstriction of blood vessels under the skin to ...
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How do Snakes Mate? (Snake Reproduction Explained in Detail – with Videos and Diagrams)

Male snakes have two penises, each with its own testicle, but they only use one at a time. During copulation, ...

How Do Whales Communicate and Make Sounds Under Water? Latest Science

Whenever I listen to the song of a Humpback whale, I am captivated by the eery quality of the complex ...
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How Does an Anaconda Snake Kill Its Prey? Science of Constrictors Explained

In recent years, it has been discovered that boa constrictors, anacondas, and other nonvenomous constrictor snakes kill their prey by ...
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How Does Soybean Cultivation Contribute to Amazon Deforestation and Loss of Biodiversity?

On a recent cruise up the Amazon river, we witnessed firsthand the relentless deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. Our shore ...

How Far Can Skunks Spray: Uncovering the Stinky Truth

Skunks are notorious for their pungent and infamous defense mechanism - their spray. These small, nocturnal creatures might look cute, ...
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How Long Can an Albatross Fly? (Do Albatrosses Sleep While Flying?)

Albatrosses are large seabirds with the longest wingspans of any bird in the world, up to 10 or 12 feet ...
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How Many Hearts Do Worms Have? Digging Deep into Earthworm Anatomy

Earthworms do not possess traditional hearts similar to those found in humans. However, they do have five pairs of aortic ...
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How Many Senses Do Sharks Possess? (Electroreception Made Easy!)

I've researched sharks for many years and some of my most popular presentations feature sharks and their amazing abilities. Sharks ...
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How Smart are Crocodiles? Can They Cooperate, Communicate…Use Tools?

One of our most memorable times involved taking our five-year old son to visit to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in far ...
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How Smart are Octopuses? (Are Octopuses As Intelligent as Dogs?)

Cephalopods, including octopuses, are the smartest invertebrates on the planet.  They can use tools, carry coconut shells for shelter, stack ...
Unlocking the Mystery of a Remarkable Crow's Intelligence.

How Smart Is a Crow: Unveiling Avian Intelligence

The Intelligence of a Crow Crows possess a remarkable level of intelligence that is evident in their behavior and social ...
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How to Find Travel Destinations with the Best Weather: 5 Top Tools

We travel extensively throughout the world and have learned how important it is to choose our destinations with the climate ...
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How to get millions of views online: the Platform You’ve Missed

My portfolio of online photos attracts over one million views per month.  At the time of writing, I’ve received over ...
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How to Keep Bird Feeders Clean (Top Tips for Avoiding Salmonella)

Here in the Pacific Northwest, Pine siskins have been dying from a Salmonella outbreak this winter. We've found over 125 ...
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How to See MORE Wildlife in the Amazon: 10 Practical Tips

After several visits to South America including an Amazon river cruise, and after careful research, we chose a lodge adjacent ...

How to Use Google Earth to Enhance Your Presentations

I'm a frequent user of Google Earth to help enrich my presentations in front of large and demanding audiences. When ...
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Irukandji Jellyfish Facts and Adaptations (Can They Kill You? Are they spreading?)

We like to snorkel in tropical waters throughout the world and, as biologists, we’ve learned to be cautious when it ...
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Is Evolution a Random Process? How Does it Work? Your Questions Answered

Evolution is a process that explains how different species of plants and animals came to be over time. One common ...
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