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Animals have accents: An unexpected discovery
As surprising as it sounds, some animals have accents, a new study claims. The way animals communicate differs depending on where they are from.
Kate Yakimchuk research communication wild animals Animals 7 July 2023
Small animals that can do serious harm: Not that vulnerable
While large wild animals such as lions and tigers are clearly dangerous, some small animals and reptiles can also hold their own. They have adapted to the dangers of the world around them, so now they can seriously harm or even kill their enemies.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals dangerous Animals 7 July 2023
Kangaroos are fascinating: Learn more about these animals
Kangaroos aren't just unusual-looking - they are interesting animals with unusual bone structure and habits. Their adaptations and reproduction make them pretty much unusual from many other animals.
Kate Yakimchuk kangaroos wild animals Animals 7 July 2023
Why butterflies are so unusual: The most interesting things about them
Butterflies are beautiful - and that's why they are liked by most people, even those who generally don't like insects. And they are also pretty interesting because of their unique structure and habits.
Kate Yakimchuk butterflies insects Animals 6 July 2023
Pigs are smarter than you think: Intelligent and curious creatures
Pigs are often portrayed as dirty and silly animals, but they aren't like that - they can actually be pretty smart! As domesticated animals, they are way more intelligent than you might expect.
Kate Yakimchuk pigs intelligence Animals 6 July 2023
Wild animals can become friends in nature: It rarely happens, but it's possible
Some people might think that nature is all about competition and surviving, but it's not always just that. Wild animals can also become friends - and though their relationships are pretty much different from what humans have, it still counts.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals friendship Animals 5 July 2023
Why some birds make such poor nests: It seems that they don't try hard enough
Have you ever seen how some bird's nests are built so poorly that you couldn't help but notice it? For example, pigeons often make nests that look like they haven't even tried.
Kate Yakimchuk bird facts birds Animals 2 July 2023
Why squids and octopuses are so smart: Unexpected intelligence of simple creatures
While most people know that some animals and birds are pretty smart, it's still surprising that some underwater creatures can also show signs of intelligence. Squids and octopuses are known for their remarkable intelligence, which can be attributed to several factors.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals intelligence octopuses Animals 2 July 2023
How animals change their coat for winter: Nature is amazing
Some animals have the useful ability to change clothes for the winter and vice versa. This adaptation benefits them in many ways, from warming up to hunting.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals coat nature Animals 1 July 2023
How animals of different species can understand each other: They have different methods to communicate
While people tend to speak different languages, different animal species use different sounds to communicate, but they still can understand each other. Communication is a vital aspect of animal behavior, and it serves different purposes, such as establishing social bonds, mating, warning about danger, and coordinating activities.
Kate Yakimchuk communication animals Animals 1 July 2023
How wild animals find water to drink: It's way more complicated in nature
While pets can easily find water in their water bowls when they're thirsty, wild animals have to try way harder to find water. If water is so important, then how they manage to find enough of it to survive?
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals water Animals 1 July 2023
The smartest apes: Learn more about the most intelligent kinds
People already know that monkeys are extremely intelligent animals, who often act pretty much human-like. Some of them can use tools and even communicate with sign language.
Kate Yakimchuk monkeys apes intelligence wild animals Animals 30 June 2023
Why some animals can fall asleep so quickly: The benefits of being constantly alert
Have you ever noticed how quickly your pets can fall asleep? Some animals have the remarkable ability to fall asleep quickly, often within a matter of seconds or minutes.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep pets pets facts Animals 30 June 2023
Impressively intelligent animals: They are actually very smart
Even though animals can't write or read, they can be extremely intelligent! Scientists study lots of animals and birds to test their intelligence, and sometimes they find actually impressive species.
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence wild animals nature Animals 29 June 2023
Animal camouflage: Why some animals have it, and how it helps
From the chameleon's ability to change its color to match its surroundings, to the cryptic patterns on the wings of certain butterflies, animals have developed incredible strategies to blend seamlessly into their environments. This phenomenon, known as animal camouflage, plays a crucial role in their survival.
Kate Yakimchuk camouflage wild animals Animals 27 June 2023
How snakes move: It's more complicated than you probably thought
While most people can easily imagine a snake and how it moves, most people haven't actually seen it closely. When you take a closer look, you understand that a snake's body moves in an absolutely unique way.
Kate Yakimchuk reptiles snakes Animals 24 June 2023
Bears are actually rather intelligent: The surprising intelligence of huge wild animals
While some people think bears are huge, dangerous, and dumb, they're actually just huge and dangerous—these animals can be extremely intelligent. Bears have great memories and skills, and if anything, that makes them even more dangerous, but interesting.
Kate Yakimchuk bears wild animals intelligence Animals 23 June 2023
Why some wild animals can't be domesticated: Only some species can become your pets
Kids often dream about keeping dangerous wild animals as pets - alligators, tigers, wolves. While some species can be (and usually already are) domesticated, some animals seem to stay wild forever.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals pets Animals 23 June 2023
Why people used to shoot their horses when they broke their legs: A barbaric habit of the past
You have probably heard that horse owners shot their horses when they broke their legs. Now this barbaric habit is gone, but it is still interesting to know what is behind it.
Kate Yakimchuk history horses tradition Animals 21 June 2023
A curious spider tries to look like an ant, but sometimes fails: How failed mimicry affects its local adaptation
It may seem that if an animal has gone through millions of years of evolution, then all its tricks work, but this is not so. Scientists have found that one kind of spider that tries to mimic an ant can fool many enemies, but not all.
Kate Yakimchuk spiders research Animals 20 June 2023