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link to Why do Male Octopuses Die after Mating? (How does Octopus Senescence work?)

Why do Male Octopuses Die after Mating? (How does Octopus Senescence work?)

Death is inevitable for male octopuses once they’ve mated because they stop feeding, they become uncoordinated, often attracting predators in the wild, and they lose the ability to heal their skin....

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link to Can Dead Jellyfish Sting?  How Do Stinging Cells (Nematocysts) Work? Is Vinegar Effective?

Can Dead Jellyfish Sting?  How Do Stinging Cells (Nematocysts) Work? Is Vinegar Effective?

Yes, dead jellyfish can still sting you, even if you find one washed up on the beach.  And it doesn’t have to be a whole jellyfish - even small bits and pieces of tentacle can cause a painful...

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link to What is a Platypus? (With Venom, Eggs, Duck-like Bills, and Electrical Receptors)

What is a Platypus? (With Venom, Eggs, Duck-like Bills, and Electrical Receptors)

We’ve had the good fortune of sitting quietly and watching wild platypuses swimming and feeding in their native habitat in Eungella National Park, Australia.  The duck-billed platypus is often...

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link to How Dangerous are Stonefish? (Can You Die if You Step on a Stonefish?)

How Dangerous are Stonefish? (Can You Die if You Step on a Stonefish?)

Here’s one fish that I’m glad I’ve never encountered in its natural habitat!  I’ve written this article in the hope that this information can help prevent accidental and potentially...

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Are Komodo Dragons Dangerous? (Where Can you See Them?)

Ever since my days as a young biologist, one of my favourite creatures of all time has been the amazing Komodo Dragon – largest lizard in the world! I have since had the good fortune of visiting...

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