Do flying fish really fly?
Flying fish belong to the family Exocoetidae, which means in Latin, “a fish that sleeps on the shore.” The family includes about 60 species of flying fish that live for…
Just like us: Animals get away from their parents too
This article was originally published on February 9, 2022. Animals Separating from Their Parents: Just Like Us! Patronage usually goes hand in hand with parenting. And while it’s natural to…
Crocodiles are particularly good mothers
This article was originally published on October 22, 2021. Crocodile Mothers: Exceptional Maternal Instincts Crocodile Mothers are stealthy hunters. When prey approaches, they stay submerged until the last moment, then…
Mammoths endured must, the savage process that affects elephants
The must, an annual ordeal that turns male elephants into flowing, aggressive pachyderms, also appears to have affected male mammoths who lived thousands of years ago, according to to new…
These 8 Zoo Escapes Got Pretty Wild
Zoos have changed a lot in the last century. More recently, many have turned their attention to savinganimal rehabilitation and education about wild ecosystems. But regardless of the intent to…
5 animals that mate for life
Monogamy in the animal kingdom is rare. Only 3 to 5 percent of mammals mate with the same partner for life. This is almost unheard of in the amphibian and…
5 Animals That Don’t Die Immediately
5 Animals That Don’t Die Immediately: Fascinating Survival Strategies ,The Turritopsis dohrnii is a small jellyfish that can age backwards. When their survival is threatened by injury or starvation, they…