Posts by George Sranko

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...