Fish swim, but how do they know where to go and how do they remain seemingly in place sometimes? Like flocks of sheep, do they have the instinct of just following whoever’s in front of them? Do they just swim along with the current? Or do they orientate themselves using something else? In an interesting […]
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Great Places To Visit If You Want To See Different Kinds Of Fish
Do you love fish? Do you want to see different kinds of fish? If so, then you need to visit some of the best places in the world for a chance to see them all! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best destinations for anyone who wants to see a variety […]
Pesticides can be eliminated by keeping aquatic animals in rice paddies
Rice cultivation and production are not environmentally friendly, despite its importance in worldwide diets. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers are used extensively in rice farming to increase yields and reduce insect and weed problems. Researchers have now discovered a solution to reduce pesticide use in rice fields by employing aquatic animals to help control weeds and […]
The RSPCA has brought together two adorable newborn otters to aid in their rehabilitation
The RSPCA has paired up two lovely newborn otters to aid with their recovery. Eve and Juniper, two orphans who would have been unable to survive in the wild alone at such a young age, have been placed together by staff at the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre near Nantwich. Eve was spotted in a […]
Amazing Discovery: Yucatan Bird’s IQ – Superior to Humans’
We have all heard or used the expression “Bird-Brain.” Birds have comparatively small brains, and because of that we humans place them at a very low level of intelligence. Yes, we recognize that we can train birds of certain species to react to a limited assortment of commands, but animal science has, until now, been […]
Six fishy reasons why humans should steer well clear of the sea
A testicle-eating fish has arrived in America. The pacu, which is related to the piranha, is best known for attacking people in their most, er, sensitive areas. It’s not exactly nice to look at either, with creepy human-like teeth which according to a Danish fish expert are ‘perfect for crushing’. Eek. The evidence is mounting […]
Video: Snailfish sets depth record at more than 8,000 metres below surface of Pacific
Scientists have discovered the world’s deepest-dwelling fish during research in the depths of the Pacific. They captured video footage of a type of snailfish at depths of 8,145 metres (26,700ft). They also discovered several new species on the trip to the Mariana Trench in the Pacific, as well as the first footage of a live […]
Plan to rear flies on industrial scale for making fish food
South Africa is building a massive insect-rearing factory where thousands of flies will be fattened on food industry leftovers – animal manure, blood and brains from abattoirs – to produce food for farmed fish that will ultimately be eaten by people. When the factory opens in spring 2014, thousands of common houseflies, black soldier flies […]