National Geographic2 days agoFish are spinning to death in the Florida Keys—again. Why is history repeating?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Bethany AugliereAfter nine months, the strange behavior that claimed the lives of endangered sawfish is back. Here’s what we know about what’s causing it. A bizarre fish behavior has resurfaced in the Florida Keys, and scientists are working diligently to uncover the cause and its potential long-term effects. In …
National Geographic2 days agoWhy penguin poop makes krill swim for their livesverified_publisherNational Geographic - Jason BittelA new study shows that the mere presence of poop prompted the crustaceans to launch into evasive maneuvers. Krill are like the popcorn shrimp of the Southern Ocean—everyone from whales and seals to fish and penguins wants a bite. But according to a new study, these translucent, pinkie finger-sized …
National Geographic3 days agoHow do seals know how long to hold their breath?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Tim VernimmenThe sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do. Seals can do many things humans can’t, of course, but a clever experiment in Scotland has just uncovered a new ability. A study published in Science this week suggests that the marine …
National Geographic4 days agoHow Thailand became a world leader in edible insectsverified_publisherNational Geographic - Sirachai ArunrugstichaiGourmet dishes, cricket burgers, buttery bamboo caterpillars—Thai edible insect business is booming. Can it inspire the world? Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon Chantajohn learned from her grandfather which insects were best to eat. Captivated by his stories of surviving on …
National Geographic5 days agoThese fish can spot their favorite divers (the ones with snacks)—here's howverified_publisherNational Geographic - Gennaro TommaFor years, scientists felt like the fish they were watching watched them back. A new study suggests they can recognize a diver's outfit. Several times during almost 20 years of conducting research on fish in the wild, Alex Jordan, a researcher who leads the Behavioural Evolution Lab at the Max …
National Geographic5 days agoBird science has a bro-biasverified_publisherNational Geographic - Jason BittelScientists just recently decided to study female birds. What they found astounded them. Did you know female birds can sing? That might sound like a simple statement—an obvious statement—but just a little over a decade ago, most scientists viewed birdsong as trait that belonged nearly exclusively to …
