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How Long Can an Albatross Fly? (Do Albatrosses Sleep While Flying?)
Albatrosses are large seabirds with the longest wingspans of any bird in the world, up to 10 or 12 feet. As a biologist, I became intrigued with the flight of the albatross after watching huge...
How Do Whales Communicate and Make Sounds Under Water? Latest Science
Whenever I listen to the song of a Humpback whale, I am captivated by the eery quality of the complex sounds. There’s no doubt that whales are highly intelligent creatures that regularly...
Electric eels can produce 600-volt electric pulses up to 400 times per second. These high-voltage pulses are so strong that they remotely activate the neurons inside the prey, making their...
How Do Komodo Dragons Reproduce? (Forked Penises, Males Are Optional)
Believe me when I tell you from personal experience, that observing wild Komodo dragons from a few feet away gives you a whole new respect for the size and power of these giant lizards. Komodo...
How Smart are Octopuses? (Are Octopuses As Intelligent as Dogs?)
Cephalopods, including octopuses, are the smartest invertebrates on the planet. They can use tools, carry coconut shells for shelter, stack rocks to protect their dens, and carry jellyfish...
Does it Snow in Sydney, Australia? What is the Coldest Month? Is There Any Frost?
I was born near Sydney Australia and, although I’ve lived in Canada for most of my life, I’ve spent lots of time in Sydney. You’ve probably read generalized reports about winter in...