The oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca), also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher, is a pocket-sized bird in the family Alcedinidae.[3][4][5][6] This tropical kingfisher is a partial migrant[7] that is endemic across much of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast … [Read more...] about Oriental dwarf kingfisher
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Artist Hubert Duprat Collaborates with Caddisfly Larvae as They Build Aquatic Cocoons from Gold and Pearls
In almost every river in the world, some 12,000 different species of caddisfly larvae wriggle and crawl through sediment, twigs, and rocks in an attempt to build temporary aquatic cocoons. To do this, the small, slow-moving creatures excrete silk from salivary glands near their mouths which they use like mortar to stick together almost every available material into a cozy tube. … [Read more...] about Artist Hubert Duprat Collaborates with Caddisfly Larvae as They Build Aquatic Cocoons from Gold and Pearls
Animal rescue saves mother raccoon trapped in plastic jar
It’s always important to remember that we share our world with animals, and that some of the things we think of has harmless can pose a danger to local wildlife. Recently, one poor raccoon was helpless after getting her head stuck in a plastic jar — but thankfully rescuers soon came to save the day. Homeowners in Blue Point, Long Island noticed that a raccoon who would … [Read more...] about Animal rescue saves mother raccoon trapped in plastic jar
Little penguin
The little penguin (Eudyptula minor) is a species of penguin from New Zealand. They are commonly known as little blue penguins or blue penguins owing to their slate-blue plumage and are also known by their Māori name kororā, and their Boonwurrung name Djinan Yawa-dji Goyeep (bird with swim … [Read more...] about Little penguin
Jupiter Structural Layer Cake
When I posted the Earth cake, I did not expect it to get anywhere near the amount of attention it received. Getting featured on the Facebook pages Think Geek and I Fucking Love Science was a total highlight of my blogging life. I’m big fans of both pages so it was kind of surreal. A lot of my Zoology graduate mates are also fans of IFLS and you’d often hear conversations … [Read more...] about Jupiter Structural Layer Cake