I think we’re all familiar with the image of the lowly dung beetle, rolling its ball of dung along. Apparently, competition in the wild for the dung is fierce, so the male dung beetles roll it away from the fresh … Continue reading →
Of course, I don’t think birds know a thing about fractal geometry, but here’s an interesting finding about the fractal characteristics of one indicator of a male bird’s health. It’s the same reason that peacocks have such colorful, ostentatious tails … Continue reading →
Scientists have discovered the first known solar-powered vertebrate, a salamander. The salamander incorporates algae into its cells and benefits from the oxygen produced by the algae and the algae feed on the salamander’s cells waste products. A symbiotic relation. From … Continue reading →
Soil erosion is a major problem. It’s estimated that it can take from 100 to 500 years to form an inch of topsoil. From Time World: It’s a strange notion, but some experts fear the world, at its current pace … Continue reading →
I like that we’re always learning ways in which animals exhibit behavior that was once considered to be exclusively human. It reminds me that we are part of nature; closely related to and intricately linked to our fellow creatures. From … Continue reading →