Archives for the ‘Animals’ Category

Sea-Slug Chefs

Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Animals

Scientists have discovered that a lowly sea slug has the amazing ability to produce its own food, just as plants do.



New Dinosaur

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Fossils support the theory that dinosaurs come from South America.



Super Spider Glue

Nov 15th, 2009 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Scientists studying golden orb weaver spider webs have noted that the web glue that coats the spiders’ silk strands is among the world’s strongest glues.



Animal Briefs

Sep 16th, 2009 • Category: Animals

Certain fish wear “uniforms” to keep from being eaten, according to a new study published in Current Biology.



Elephant Trial

Mar 12th, 2009 • Category: Animals

Animal rights groups and Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus went to court in February to decide if the circus is violating the Endangered Species Act by mistreating elephants.



Gator Facts

Mar 12th, 2009 • Category: Animals


Jenny the Elephant

Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Jenny has suffered from depression and panic attacks.



Ouch! Jellyfish Are on the Rise

Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Jellyfish stinging oceans.



The Buzz on Disappearing Bees

Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Bees mysterious disappearance threatens food production.



Border Fence Threatens Big Cats (And People)

Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Desert Ecosystem Disrupted by Militarized Border