Upside-down jellyfish on the ocean floor release venom-filled blobs of mucus, which can sting nearby swimmers, new research reveals.The jellyfish, formally known as Cassiopea xamachana, have a weird, … [Read more...] about Upside-down jellyfish release venom-filled snot ‘bombs,’ scientists claim
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Seals seen clapping underwater as a show of strength
Wild gray seals can clap their flippers underwater as a show of strength, new research shows.This clapping serves two purposes, according to research led by scientists at Monash University: It wards … [Read more...] about Seals seen clapping underwater as a show of strength
Gruesome photo shows needlefish impaled in teen’s neck: report
A teenager was impaled in the neck by a fish while he was fishing with family in Southern Indonesia, according to multiple reports.Muhammad Idul, 16, said the impact of the needlefish threw him from … [Read more...] about Gruesome photo shows needlefish impaled in teen’s neck: report
Gruesome photo shows needlefish impaled in teen’s neck: report
A teenager was impaled in the neck by a fish while he was fishing with family in Southern Indonesia, according to multiple reports.Muhammad Idul, 16, said the impact of the needlefish threw him from … [Read more...] about Gruesome photo shows needlefish impaled in teen’s neck: report
Gruesome photo shows needlefish impaled in teen’s neck: report
A teenager was impaled in the neck by a fish while he was fishing with family in Southern Indonesia, according to multiple reports.Muhammad Idul, 16, said the impact of the needlefish threw him from … [Read more...] about Gruesome photo shows needlefish impaled in teen’s neck: report
Scientists unlock secrets about mysterious giant squid
Not much is known about the mysterious giant squid, a creature that was first captured on film in 2005. Now, researchers have decoded the giant cephalopod's genome, hoping to unlock more secrets about … [Read more...] about Scientists unlock secrets about mysterious giant squid
Invasive chanchita fish mistaken for black acara in Florida for two decades
That's a long-lasting case of mistaken identity.The chanchita, a South American freshwater fish that's been seen in Florida's waters for 20 years, has been identified by scientists as a different … [Read more...] about Invasive chanchita fish mistaken for black acara in Florida for two decades
Ultra-rare albino lobster goes on display after being caught off England’s coast
A very rare albino lobster is on display after being caught off the coast of Yorkshire in the United Kingdom.The white crustacean was captured by a very surprised fisherman earlier this month, news … [Read more...] about Ultra-rare albino lobster goes on display after being caught off England’s coast
Unusual fish can create entirely new species when it has sex
An unusual type of fish has the ability to produce entirely new species when it mates.Cichlids, a colorful fish typically found in the freshwater lakes of Africa, can sometimes have sex with the wrong … [Read more...] about Unusual fish can create entirely new species when it has sex
Blue whale has heartbeat measured for the first time, and results surprise scientists
Blue whales, which are the largest animals known to have ever existed, experience their hearts skip a beat when they grab a snack.A team of marine biologists has recorded a blue whale's heartbeat for … [Read more...] about Blue whale has heartbeat measured for the first time, and results surprise scientists
