6 fascinating animals where males give birth to the offspring
In the wild world of animal reproduction, nature has come up with some truly unexpected roles for its creatures. While we ...
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How Can Seals Hold Their Breath for an Hour or More?
Humans can't sense their own oxygen levels, but seals can, and it makes diving longer and safer.
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866 New Species Discovered in the Ocean ... Including Guitar Shark
The exhaustive research has been conducted as part of the Nippon Foundation Nekton Ocean Census. Launched in April 2023, the effort is made up over more than 800 scientists from over 400 universities ...
Southern elephant seals are adaptable—but they struggle when faced with both rapid climate change and human impacts
Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are an iconic species of the Southern Ocean. But with rapid environmental changes ...
Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles
“One big difference is that whales are often traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins–great whales undertake the ...
Broadway’s “Life of Pi” has almost too much to say about our current moment
It’s a bold take on fleeing one’s home for a better life across the sea — in this case Canada, where “Life of Pi” author Yann ...
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Over 800 New Marine Species Discovered by Ocean Census
The Ocean Census reveals 866 new marine species, highlighting vital ocean biodiversity and the need for swift species ...
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Gray seals may sense their own blood oxygen levels
The seals’ ability to detect the amount of oxygen in their blood may help them make diving decisions and avoid drowning.
Everyone in the City Needs Soundproofing, Even Spiders
Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...