Discover the intelligence, emotions, and mysteries of the natural world. Whether it’s grieving elephants or disappearing species, this category reveals the wonders of life on Earth.
Scientists confirm that octopuses sometimes punch fish for no clear reason other than being annoyed, but the reason why they got annoyed in the first place is the key to understanding this behavior. It may sound random, but remember, octopuses are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. These living beings are curious … Read more
Have you ever felt like your dog is acting the same way you do? A new study says that this is not just your imagination. Dogs often mirror their owners’ traits, including their personalities and behaviors. An example would be if their owner is more extroverted and likes to go out to socialize, they too … Read more
Scientists from all over the world have been warning us about the irreversible effects of climate change, which is being driven mainly by humans. Experts argue that we are already seeing some of those predictions, such as the rise of sea levels, melting of glaciers and ice sheets, and the higher number of heat waves … Read more
The woolly mammoth is an extinct species of elephant that lived about 300,000 to 4,000 years ago. They roamed the planet as one of the biggest mammals of their time, in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. They are a species meant for a cold environment with their thick fur, layers of fat for … Read more
Fish, just like mammals and reptiles, belong to the animal kingdom. Specifically, they are classified as vertebrates, which means they have backbones. However, unlike other vertebrates, fish cannot breathe outside of water. It is because the organ they used to extract oxygen, called gills, collapses when exposed to air. Most people already know this fact, … Read more
Supervolcanoes pertain to unusually large volcanoes that have the capacity to impact not only their immediate surroundings but also the whole global climate and ecosystem. In the past, eruptions from supervolcanoes have been so powerful that they were able to discharge huge amounts of ash that could block the sun and disrupt the oceans, referred … Read more
Different species could face extinction without ever knowing about it. However, sometimes they could also save themselves, without realizing they were doing it. This is most probably the case of Diego the Tortoise, when he fathered 800 offspring. He saved his whole species, and he probably did not realize it, and just wanted to mate … Read more
Cats are always perceived as cold and a pet that does not always display affection in the same way as dogs do. Most of the time, that idea is wrong; however, stereotypes are often based on simplified truths. There is a reason why cats act like that, and maybe it’s because, according to one evolutionary … Read more
Lobsters are sea creatures known as crustaceans and are closely related to crabs and barnacles. They are characterized by having a hard exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and the inability to die of old age. Unlike the traditional way that humans and other animals grow old, by their bodies deteriorating, also known as senescence, lobsters usually die … Read more
Oceans cover over 70% of the world’s surface, along with holding 97% of the total water on the planet. Evidence strongly suggests that life on Earth also began in the oceans, particularly in the deep sea. However, did you know that for as long as we have stayed alive on this planet, studies have shown … Read more
