Snakes are continually developing cannibalistic tendencies — here’s the scientists’ theory on why
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Kraken colossal: Criatura marinha esquiva filmada 100 anos após sua primeira descoberta
For the very first time, a colossal squid has been captured on film in its natural environment, a hundred years after scientists first identified it. Subscribe to our newsletter The rarely seen colossal squid has now been recorded on video,…
Cuttlefish reportedly waving at one another, possibly a form of communication, according to researchers.
Cuttlefish employ patterns and hues on their skin to convey messages, and it’s hypothesized by scientists that they might gesture with their tentacles to transmit visual and vibrational cues. Subscribe to our newsletter Cuttlefish might “gesture” to one another using…
Vedi lumaca neozelandese sfuggente deporre un uovo attraverso un ‘poro genitale’ sul collo
Molto poco si sa della Powelliphanta augusta, un’elusiva specie di lumaca minacciata di estinzione. Le nuove riprese sono la prima volta che il loro bizzarro comportamento di deposizione delle uova viene catturato in telecamera. Iscriviti alla nostra newsletter In una…
Snail with scaly feet: the armored hermaphrodite with a colossal heart that resides close to scorching underwater volcanoes and never consumes food
Also referred to as “volcano snails,” these gastropods develop a metallic, scaly shell and possess an exceptionally large heart, aiding their survival in deep-sea environments with low oxygen levels. The scaly-foot snail boasts an iron-infused, scaled exterior. (Image credit: HKUST)Subscribe…
Squid rouge effrayant aux grands crochets flotte dans la zone de minuit de l’océan Antarctique dans une vidéo inédite
Une équipe de chercheurs a filmé un calmar gonate de l’Antarctique vivant, marquant une première mondiale pour cette espèce, dans les profondeurs de l’océan austral. Les chercheurs ont capturé les premières images connues d’un Gonatus antarcticus vivant dans le cadre…
Why is the blue-ringed octopus so lethal?
A criatura mais perigosa entre as polvos é o polvo-de-anéis-azuis. O polvo-de-anéis-azuis, pequeno mas potente, produz o veneno mais eficaz entre os cefalópodes.(Crédito da imagem: Belive… via Getty Images)Assine nossa newsletter Os polvos ganharam fama por serem camufladores astutos e…
‘Molt nieuw en zeer verwarrend’: Onbekende inktvissoort gespot die zichzelf ondersteboven ingraaft en zich voordoet als een plant
Une nouvelle étude révèle une espèce inconnue de calmar fouet s’enfouissant la tête la première dans les profondeurs marines — un comportement inédit pour les céphalopodes. Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter Les scientifiques ont filmé une espèce de calmar des grands…
Cientistas finalmente sequenciam o enorme genoma do vampiro-pulvo, revelando segredos do ‘fóssil vivo’
Kesamaan genetik antara cumi-cumi dan gurita mungkin baru saja ditemukan dalam genom cumi-cumi vampir. Para ilmuwan telah mengurutkan genom cumi-cumi vampir dan menemukan bahwa kromosomnya masih menyerupai kromosom cumi-cumi dan sotong, menunjukkan bahwa ia tidak banyak berubah selama jutaan tahun.(Kredit…
Ancient predatory whale with big eyes and razor-sharp teeth was ‘deceptively cute’
Des scientifiques ont révélé des fossiles d’une ancienne baleine juvénile qui chassait au large de l’ancienne Australie, munie de grands yeux orientés vers l’avant et de dents tranchantes comme des rasoirs. Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter Le Janjucetus dullardi, récemment décrit,…
‘Completamente enloquecimos’: las orcas vuelven a atacar barcos en Europa
Orcas from the Iberian region have caused damage to numerous vessels off the coast of Spain in recent weeks, prompting authorities to rush to the aid of stranded seafarers. Orcas have been damaging sailing boats off the Iberian Peninsula since…
Orcas in the Gulf of California subdue young great white sharks and then consume their livers.
Un grupo de orcas que acaparó titulares el año pasado por destripar un tiburón ballena ha vuelto a actuar, perfeccionando esta vez una técnica que consiste en paralizar crías de tiburón blanco para comer sus hígados. Investigadores captaron el momento…