WEIRD ANIMALS
An artist’s illustration of how the newly discovered large megaraptor Maip macrothorax might have looked in life. Agustín Ozán – By Michael Irving 2022 Apr 28 – Paleontologists have discovered the largest raptor dinosaur ever found. The new species, known as Maip macrothorax, was …
The Atolla reynoldsi is one of three formally identified new specimens of Atolla jellyfish floating in the depths of Monterey Bay. A new species of deep-sea crown jelly, Atolla reynoldsi, discovered by MBARI researchers. Photograph: © 2014 MBARI Seascape: the state of our …
A jaguar in Brazil’s Patanal region. Sergio Pitamitz /VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images – By Ganesh Marín, Ph.D. Candidate in Wildlife Conservation and Management, University of Arizona and by John Koprowski, Dean, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming …
The SQuRo robot is similar in size, form and function to the Norway rat. Qing Shi, Beijing Institute of Technology, China – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Apr 19 – While scientists have already created tight-space-exploring robots based on snakes and cockroaches, rats are also …
Children celebrating Easter, with their Easter Bunnies and Easter eggs. Sanja Radin/Collection E+ via Getty Images – By Tok Thompson, Professor of Anthropology and Communication, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences 2022 Apr 13 – The Easter Bunny is a much …
Unprecedented overpass will allow fauna of the Santa Monica mountains to safely cross a dangerous 10-lane stretch. Rendering of the Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing, which will span a busy section of highway near Los Angeles, allowing animals to pass safely. Photograph: Living Habitats …
Conservationists say the farms are a danger to sea lions and other marine mammals, who can become entangled in their nets. A sea lion enjoys an easy meal at the industrial fish farm. Photograph: Jeremy Mathieu/Clayoquot Action – By Leyland Cecco First published …
Artist’s rendering of the Chicxulub asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere 66 million years ago, triggering events that caused a mass extermination. Roger Harris/Science Photo library via Getty Images – By Brian Lovett, Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University Published: 2022 Mar 28 Curious Kids …
Spot can autonomously roam the site checking for safety issues that may emerge. Archaeological Park of Pompeii – By Rich Haridy 2022 Apr 04 – Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been tasked with a new job – patrolling the ancient ruins of Pompeii. …
New research on the eating habits of black-handed spider monkeys shows that they metabolize the alcohol within the fermented fruit that they consume. Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2022 Apr 03 – Research into the way humans came to enjoy alcohol in the manner …
