For some reason, I have had a hard time getting a good photograph of an American Crow. Part of the reason why is that it’s notoriously difficult to distinguish them from Fish Crows if they’re not calling. In fact, it’s pretty much impossible. So I have to see the bird call to know which species […]
Sea Otter Teeth Stronger than Human’s
Sea otters, which often dine on clams, crabs, and other shelled creatures, have unusually chip-resistant teeth, a new study suggests. Lab tests show that the enamel coating the teeth of sea otters (Enhydra lutris, shown) is up to two-and-a-half times tougher than human tooth enamel, thanks largely to the enamel’s microstructure. In all mammal enamel, […]
The Handshake
Secret societies have it. Mob bosses have it. Elephants have it. Secret Handshakes. My time spent in this research bunker at a very remote waterhole in Etosha National Park will always bring back fond memories of really seeing and experiencing the daily lives of elephants up close and personal. Elephants are highly social creatures, and even […]
Viral Shark Video Gives Rare Look at a Feeding Frenzy
A video posted on YouTube shows as many as a hundred sharks devouring a school of bluefish near a beach, a rarely seen phenomenon. The sharks are so focused on their meal that several wash up on the sand, putting their lives in danger, a scientist says. According to the YouTube posting, the video was […]
De Aalscholver
De meeste mensen zullen hem ongetwijfeld wel eens gezien, voorbij vliegend laag over het water of zittend in een boom. Met name dat laatste verbaasd me elke keer weer. Deze vogels zijn namelijk uitgerust met enorme zwemvliezen aan de poten waarmee ze uitstekend kunnen zwemmen en onder water op jacht kunnen gaan naar de toch […]
Ölandshelg
En tripp ner till Öland och dess fåglar gav många nya bilder framför allt på tajgasångare och stäpphök som visade upp sig fint.
Use of mammals still prevalent in Brazil’s Conservation Units
For as long as humans and animals have co-existed, people have utilized them as resources. Animals, and their parts, have been used for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic food to more esoteric practices such as in magical ceremonies or religion. A new study published in mongabay.com‘s open-access journal Tropical Conservation Science has found […]
Cardenal común, Red-crested Cardinal, Paroaria coronata
Para compartir estas fotografías de cardenales obtenidas en Curuzú Cuatiá el 25 de Julio en la casa de Angel por Javier, Willy y yo, no pienso explayarme mucho con palabras. Simplemente disfruten del esplendor de esta ave rioplatense en libertad y no detrás de los fríos barrotes de una estúpida jaula !!!!!! […]