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...
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How Does Soybean Cultivation Contribute to Amazon Deforestation and Loss of Biodiversity?
On a recent cruise up the Amazon river, we witnessed firsthand the relentless deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. Our shore excursion to the rainforest meant hours of driving through large...
After several visits to South America including an Amazon river cruise, and after careful research, we chose a lodge adjacent to Yasuni National Park in Ecuador. This turned out to be one of our top...
What to Do if You Encounter a Bullet Ant? (World’s Most Painful Stinging Insect!)
I’ve always wanted to see a live bullet ant up close because of its reputation for having the most painful sting of any insect. My opportunity occurred in Ecuador, while hiking with a guide...