A study by researchers from Sweden and Hungary shows that white, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect bites. It is the first time researchers have successfully shown that body-painting has this effect. Among indigenous peoples who wear body-paint, the markings thus provide a certain protection against insect-borne diseases. Most of the indigenous communities … [Read more...] about Body-painting protects against bloodsucking insects
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The Bizarre Nest of the Harpy Eagle: A Collection of Oddities
High in the Venezuelan canopy, a mysterious scene unfolded in the nest of a mated pair of harpy eagles. Researchers from the Harpy Eagle Conservation Program watched as the diligent parents tended to their precious egg, hunting and guarding it with utmost care. After their family feasts, a peculiar collection of remains would accumulate in the nest, resembling a morbid … [Read more...] about The Bizarre Nest of the Harpy Eagle: A Collection of Oddities
Living Fish Found Trapped Inside Jellyfish in Stunning Underwater Scene
A rare and fascinating underwater occurrence was captured by Australian ocean photographers Tim Samuel and Franny Plumridge in Byron Bay, off the east coast of Australia. They spotted a yellow fish trapped inside a translucent jellyfish and watched in amazement as the fish used the jellyfish to move through the water. The photo of the odd couple, initially posted on … [Read more...] about Living Fish Found Trapped Inside Jellyfish in Stunning Underwater Scene