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In the wild, Andrew feeds on fish, sponges, small crustaceans, nematode worms and protozoans.
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Chameleons Evolved Color Changing to Talk to One Another
Category: chameleon
A new study, heralded in National Geographic, reports that chameleons developed their color-changing ways as a means of communicating with one another.
Posted by Benny Bleiman at 2:11 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The Schmidt Sting Pain Index
Category: insect
Our recent coverage of the Cracked story "The 5 Most Horrifying Bugs in the World" made reference to the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, something we felt the need to explore further. Apparently Dr. Justin O Schmidt, an entomologist recently retired...
Posted by ableiman at 11:39 AM • 21 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 28, 2008
The Science of Bubble Rings
Category: dolphin
Have you ever seen this video of cooped up dolphins blowing underwater bubble rings to pass the time?
Posted by Benny Bleiman at 2:53 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 25, 2008
The 5 Most Horrifying Bugs in the World
Category: insect
We don't like posts that simply link to other sites because we want you to hang out here. We picture you sitting at home in a bathrobe, drinking coffee, wearing bunny slippers and chortling with an English accent as you...
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January 24, 2008
Fish Tanks Are Hard to Clean...
Category: fish
...but this one must have been an absolute nightmare. Hope they had lots of sucker fish. This fabulous fish tank was once a main attraction at the Liquid Potion Lounge, a long defunct coffee bar in Evanston, IL (my sort...
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January 23, 2008
Weird Amphibians Make Some Sort of Conservation List
Category: endangered species
An initiative known as EDGE (Excited Dachshunds Grinding with the Elderly) has released its list of weird and critically dangered amphibians, hot on the heels of their steamy, after hours EDGE Mammals edition.
Posted by Benny Bleiman at 12:11 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
January 18, 2008
Incredible Mantis Pics Round III
Category: insect
We've brought you some of Igor Siwanowicz's incredible work in the past (Round I and Round II) but wanted to share some of his newer photos. Please visit his site and hire him to do the photos for your daughter's...
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Parasites Turn Ants into Berries
Category: ants
Just when Andrew and I decided once and for all that ants couldn't get any more delicious looking, along comes a new parasitic roundworm and turns our whole world on its head. The newly discovered nematode enters the ants when they eat bird droppings and causes their abdomen to resemble ripe, tasty berries. This in turn draws the attention to birds who love both berries and ants. The birds eat the ants, crap out the parasites, and the whole thing starts over again. Now we know what Elton John was talking about in that song in the Lion King!
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January 17, 2008
Reader's Poll: What do you think about Sea Shepherd?
Category: weird japanese
You'd have to be mentally deficient to believe Japan's claims that their hunting of 900 whales is being done for "research" purposes. But how far should people go to stop the slaughter? The Australian government has condemned the killing. People have waged protests. But it seems nothing can stop those wacky Japanese from persisting with the hunt. Enter Sea Shepherd...
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