ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

World's Largest Omnivore: Biopsy Samples Reveal Whale Sharks Also Eat Plants, Algae

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.27.2022 00:24 AM

Researchers found that whale sharks at Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef were eating lots of plants, making them the world's largest omnivores. Read the article to learn more details.

Ancient Trilobites Grew and Aged Like Modern Crustaceans

07.26.2022 11:30 AM

Researchers analyzed the growth rate of ancient trilobites. Click here to learn more about trilobites' growth rate and how they compare to modern-day crustaceans.

Ancient Hawai’ian Lava Caves Home to Various Microbes Harboring Toxic Materials, Gases

07.26.2022 11:00 AM

A study reveals a remarkable assortment of bacteria in Hawai'ian lava caves. Howe are such microbes linked to some forms of life? Read to find out.

Genome Arrangement of Tree Ferns Shows Plant's Evolution From Algae

07.26.2022 10:15 AM

Researchers, for the first time identified the characteristic genome involved in the evolution of tree fern. Read on to understand the biochemistry and evolution of land plants.

Ant Colonies Vacate Their Nests When Temperature Gets Very High and Researchers Investigate Why

07.26.2022 10:00 AM

Ant colonies have can act a lot similar to neural networks. They are also found to vacate their nests when the temperature gets high. Read to know more.

World's Largest Omnivore Lives in Under the Sea! Yes, Whale Sharks Eat Plants Too

07.26.2022 09:19 AM

Australian researchers discovered that whale sharks not only feed on krill and small fish; but also on plants. Read on to learn more about the world's largest omnivore.

7-Foot Long, 400-Pound Spotted Eagle Ray Unexpectedly Leaps Into A Boat, Gives Birth to 4 Pups in Gulf of Mexico

07.26.2022 07:22 AM

A 400-pound, 7-foot spotted eagle ray interrupted a family trip in the Gulf of Mexico when it suddenly leaped and gave birth aboard. Read the full story to know what happened to its pups.

Hawaiian Monk Seal Attacks Swimming Woman Who Ignored Beach Warnings to Protect Her Pup

07.26.2022 05:34 AM

A swimmer was injured Sunday morning while swimming too close to a nursing Hawaiian monk seal with its pup in Waikiki despite warnings. Read the article to know the full story.

100-Pound Sailfish Stabs 73-Year-Old Woman's Groin While Fishing Off Florida Coast

07.26.2022 05:26 AM

A sailfish attacked an old woman from Maryland while fishing in Florida. Continue reading to know the full story.

Re-Analysis of T. Rex Dinosaur Fossils Refutes Theory Claiming There Are 3 Tyrannosaurus rex Species

07.26.2022 03:12 AM

A new study debunked previous research claiming that there might be three T. rex dinosaur species, Read the article to learn why there is a division about the Tyrannosaurus rex species.

Giant 1,500lb Great White Shark Lurks Around Florida Shoreline After Swimming From Melbourne

07.26.2022 00:58 AM

A massive great white shark known as "Breton" swam was tracked off the coast of Florida. Continue reading to know the full story.

Florida Authorities Strengthen Initiative to Prevent Snails from Spreading Further; Use Metaldehyde Pesticide as Preventive Measure

07.25.2022 23:44 PM

Florida officials strengthened initiatives in preventing snails from spreading in the state. How effective is the application of Metalhyde? Read to find out.

Fossil Shark Discovered Enclosed in Plaster Field Jacket, Possibly Filter-Feeder Species

07.25.2022 09:30 AM

A huge ancient shark had been lying hidden in a museum encased in a plastic field jacket. Museum official says it is possibly a new species. Read to learn more.

Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Forces 2 Towns to Evacuate, Officials Maintain Highest Alert Level

07.25.2022 08:16 AM

Japan's most active volcano has erupted, with officials warning residents of two towns to evacuate. Read on to find out more about the Sakurajima volcano and the effects of the current eruption.

Skin Beetles Feast Off the Skin of a Decaying Pompano Fish, Revealing Its Skeleton in a Time-Lapse Video [Watch]

07.25.2022 06:45 AM

A time-lapse video clip taken from the film Wrought shows the incredible skeletonization process of skin beetles devouring a pompano fish. Read the article for details and watch the video.

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