They've been dubbed 'rats of the sky', but it seems pigeons deserve far more credit for their abilities than they currently receive. Since the 12th century they've been used to deliver messages long-distances - but it seems in the 21st century, the small birds have a much more modern use. Authorities in Kuwait this week caught a bird with a backpack full of ecstasy … [Read more...] about Flying high: Carrier pigeon ‘arrested’ after being caught smuggling 200 ecstasy pills – hidden in a custom-made backpack
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The Elusive Glass Octopus Has Finally Been Filmed In The Dark Depths Of The Pacific
When an underwater robot videotaped this seldom observed glass octopus gracefully flying through the deep waters of the Central Pacific Ocean, it revealed everything, even a peek of its innards. During a 34-day expedition off the isolated Phoenix Islands, an island located more than 3,200 miles (5,100 kilometers) northeast of Sydney, Australia, marine biologists discovered … [Read more...] about The Elusive Glass Octopus Has Finally Been Filmed In The Dark Depths Of The Pacific
Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Headaches From Hammering
The feeding strategy of woodpeckers requires two specialized adaptations, one of which is known to all bird enthusiasts and the other of which is only known to a small number of them. When constructing a nest cavity or searching for tasty beetle grubs, the first skill is the ability to hammer into wood and discard the chips. The head of the woodpecker strikes the ground with … [Read more...] about Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Headaches From Hammering
Atelopus barbotini
Atelopus barbotini, popularly known as the purple fluorescent frog or more accurately the purple harlequin toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to the uplands of central French Guiana. The toad was formerly considered part of the Atelopus spumarius. It is not clear whether or not it is a single … [Read more...] about Atelopus barbotini
Wood Sculptures Made From Beach Pieces
Wood sculptures are something that has been introduced previously. However, this artist, Jeffro Uitto, who goes by the name “Knock on Wood” on social media, manages to bend wood to his imagination in such a unique way that it does not even begin to compare to others. Using various pieces of wood, mostly found on the Washington State, USA beaches, Jeffro creatively transforms … [Read more...] about Wood Sculptures Made From Beach Pieces