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Is it Safe to go on Safari with Africa’s Top Predators and Most Dangerous Animals?

With our biology backgrounds, extensive research, and five trips to South Africa and Botswana, my husband and I have learned ...
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Is the Cookie Shark Real? Cookiecutter Sharks Can Be Dangerous (Surprising Facts)

Yes, there really is a “cookie” shark. They are called cookiecutter sharks because they carve out a circular plug of ...
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Keeping Mason Bees as Pets

With ten years of experience and research, I’m delighted with keeping Mason bees because they’re fun garden pets who need ...
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Koala Brain – Why Is the Koala the Dumbest Mammal? How Being Dumb Can Be Smart

Whenever we travel to Australia, we love to observe that iconic marsupial, the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Even though it is ...
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Komodo Dragon Teeth: How Can One Deadly Bite Kill an Adult Buffalo?

Komodo dragons have 60 razor-sharp teeth that can grow to be one inch (2.5 cm) long. The teeth are made ...
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Leaf Cutter Ants – Surprising Facts and Adaptations; with Pictures and Videos

Leaf cutter ants are among the most charismatic of insect species. We enjoy watching them parade by with leaves held ...
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Octopus Camouflage Uncovered: The Science Behind Their Smart Skin

Key points about octopus camouflage and their smart skin: Octopuses use their skin to change color and texture for camouflage, ...
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Octopus Communication Unveiled: Unlocking Their Secret Language

You might be surprised to learn that octopuses are way more communicative than we initially thought. Not only are they ...
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Octopus Eyes and Vision: A Comprehensive Guide (Better than Human Eyes?)

Octopuses have some of the most advanced eyes in the animal kingdom. Consider this: Superior design: Octopuses have a unique, ...
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Octopus Ink: Is it Toxic or Poisonous? Can it Injure a Person?

Have you ever heard of an octopus using ink as a defense mechanism? It's true! These clever cephalopods have a ...
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Octopus Locomotion: Jet Propulsion, Crawling & Two-Legged Walking Explored

Among the multiple locomotion methods, the most notable are jet propulsion, crawling, and two-legged walking. Each mode of transportation serves ...
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Octopus Suckers: 10 Fascinating Facts and the Latest Science

Here are the top 10 fascinating facts about octopus suckers: Octopus suckers are used for gripping and manipulating objects, but ...
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Octopuses: the Most Intelligent Invertebrates on Earth

Octopuses are among the most intelligent creatures on the planet, with unique abilities and behaviors that have left researchers scratching ...
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On the Path of Wisdom and Sustainability: Looking Back from the Future

Imagine if humanity chose to take a more sustainable path. How would we describe the previous decades looking back from ...
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Platypus Venom and More (Yes, a Mammal with Eggs, a Duck-like Bill, and Electrical Receptors)

We’ve had the good fortune of sitting quietly and watching wild platypuses swimming and feeding in their native habitat in ...

Rat Communication: Unraveling the Mystery of Rodent Laughter

Believe it or not, rats have their own way of expressing emotions, including laughter. That's right, these little critters can ...
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Saarloos Wolf Dog: Your Ultimate Guide to this Fascinating Breed

Saarloos wolf dogs are a fascinating breed that has gained popularity in recent years. These dogs have a unique history ...
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Seahorse Reproduction Latest Science (Pregnant Males, Fascinating Facts) Videos and Photos

Male seahorses, rather than females, are the ones that become pregnant and give birth to live young. Females produce the ...
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Shift Happens When People Collaborate: Great Bear Rainforest and South East Queensland Case Studies

Big shifts in environmental policy can be confirmed by the money and resources spent on instituting the policy decisions through ...
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Ten Tips for Using 360 Videos in PowerPoint Presentations

I’m a regular speaker in front of large audiences and have used 360 videos and panoramas in my professional presentations ...
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