The Bering Strait: A Bridge Across Continents The Bering Strait, located between Russia's Cape Dezhnev and Alaska's Cape Prince of Wales, is an astonishing natural phenomenon. During the winter, the waters of the strait freeze, reducing the distance between Russia and the United States to a mere 2 miles, making it possible to walk between the two nations. This extraordinary … [Read more...] about Bering Strait Crossing: Bridging the Gap Between Asia and North America
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Flabellinopsis iodinea
Flabellinopsis iodinea, the Spanish shawl, is a species of aeolid nudibranch, a very colorful sea slug. This is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Flabellinidae. Distribution This species is native to the west coast of North America and farther south. It has been reported as far north as British Columbia, Canada, and as far south as Punta … [Read more...] about Flabellinopsis iodinea
Diplocaulus: The Amphibian with Boomerang-Shaped Skull
Diplocaulus is a fascinating genus of lepospondyl amphibians that lived during the Late Carboniferous to the Late Permian in North America and Africa. The name Diplocaulus means "double caul" and refers to the two long protrusions at the rear of its skull that give its head a distinctive boomerang-like shape. This article will explore the unique characteristics of Diplocaulus, … [Read more...] about Diplocaulus: The Amphibian with Boomerang-Shaped Skull