adaptation
Nature is amazing: How goats climb the mountains
Many animals can live and survive in pretty unusual and rough conditions, including mountains. Some goats don't only manage to live and feed there, but also climb the mountains regardless of the impossible angles.
Kate Yakimchuk mountain goats goats animal facts nature Animals 27 January 2024
Nature is amazing: The most unusual deep-sea fish
There are lots of amazing kinds of animals you can see on the land, and even more of them underwater. Deep-sea fish can surprise you not only with their looks, but also specific adaptations that help them survive under tremendous pressure of water.
Kate Yakimchuk deep-sea fish facts nature wildlife Animals 26 January 2024
Unusual donkey facts: Nature is amazing
Even the most common animals can have some amazing features and skills that might surprise you. For instance, donkeys can be way more than just farm animals, and they can be way smarter than you might think.
Kate Yakimchuk donkeys animal facts domestic animals nature Animals 12 January 2024
Pet owner's tips: A period of social adaptation in dogs
Not only people. but also dogs should have a period of social adaptation, and it plays a huge role in their lives. It's usually the pet owner's responsibility to socialize their dogs, or else they might face struggles when meeting other dogs and people.
Kate Yakimchuk pets facts dogs training behavior puppies Animals 9 January 2024
Why Ravens Imitate Human Speech: Nature Is Amazing
Not only parrots can imitate voices - some other birds can also do it quite well! For instance, ravens, the highly intelligent birds, can imitate voices amazingly when they live next to people.
Kate Yakimchuk ravens speech wild nature bird facts Animals 20 December 2023
Complicated spider web patterns: Nature is amazing
When thinking about tiny creatures creating amazing things, you can't help but mention spiders with their amazing webs. While these webs have very practical meaning, they can also surprise us by their strength and complicated patterns.
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Getting ready for winter: Nature is amazing
Wild animals have to prepare for winter to survive, and they've developed lots of lots of interesting adaptations to make it easier. Some animals keep it low-key, but others can prepare really well, putting lots of effort into the preparation.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife nature winter Animals 26 November 2023
Internal clocks keep ticking: A new study on circadian rhythms
Grizzly bears' internal clocks keep ticking even when they hibernate, says a new study. This shows how daily rhythms, called circadian rhythms, play a big role in the metabolism of many creatures, including humans.
Kate Yakimchuk research hibernation wildlife bears Animals 23 November 2023
Surviving natural disaster: A new study on animal adaptations
When a big storm called Cyclone Idai hit Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, scientists studied how it affected the animals in the park. They used special cameras and GPS devices that they had already set up before the storm.
Kate Yakimchuk research disaster nature Animals 21 November 2023
Why orchids look so unusual: Nature is amazing
Orchids are beautiful and expensive flowers that have a surprising number of varieties. One of the most unsuual things about them is their diversity of shapes and colors - they can look so different!
Kate Yakimchuk flowers orchids nature plants Garden 11 November 2023
Animals that don't sleep much: Nature is amazing
While some animals like cats and sloths can sleep for many hours daily, some animals sleep quite a little. It's quite surprising, because they've adapted to feel fine and stay energetic while having so little rest.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep nature Animals 11 November 2023
Surprising plant adaptations: Nature is amazing
Not only animals, but also plants can adapt to different weather and climate conditions to survive. Sometimes these adaptations can be quite impressive and surprising.
Kate Yakimchuk plants gardening nature Garden 10 November 2023
Learning to use extra robotic arms in just one hour: A study on adaptation
A recent study has uncovered an intriguing revelation: people can become adept at using additional robotic arms just as effectively as partnering with someone after a mere one-hour training session. The study dives into the potential of supernumerary robotic arms, which are supplementary robotic limbs designed to aid individuals in tasks that necessitate more than the standard two hands.
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Hibernation and its benefits: Nature is amazing
To survive long cold winter months, some animals have hibernation - an unusual way to cope with cold and hunger. Hibernation is a unique way of coping with cold weather, and it can be quite beneficial for these animals.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife hibernation habits Animals 17 October 2023
Color doesn't mean poison: Learn more about wildlife
Many people are somehow convinced that most bright-colored insects and reptiles are poisonous, but it's not like that. Nature creates bright colors for different reasons, and not all of them are potentially dangerous - though it's sometimes better not to check it.
Kate Yakimchuk colors poison wildlife facts Animals 16 September 2023
Seals are amazing: Learn more about nature
Seals are exciting animals - they can be trained, they are pretty intelligent, and they are well-adapted to severe conditions they live in. Like other animals, they have a few interesting features about them, so if you love nature as much as we do, then you might be interested in learning more about them.
Kate Yakimchuk seals habits wildlife Animals 10 September 2023
Why cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests: A strange reproductive strategy
Cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests in a reproductive strategy known as brood parasitism. This behavior has evolved as an adaptation to ensure the survival of cuckoo offspring while minimizing the effort and risks associated with raising their own young.
Kate Yakimchuk birds wildlife nature cuckoo Animals 2 September 2023
How pests evolve to become more resistant to pesticides: The main reasons
Pests can evolve to become more resistant to pesticides through a process known as natural selection. Over time, this can lead to an increase in the overall population of pesticide-resistant pests.
Kate Yakimchuk pests pesticides gardening Garden 9 August 2023
How ballooning works for spiders: They can't fly, but they can float
While spiders cannot fly in the traditional sense like birds or insects with wings, some species of spiders are capable of a behavior known as "ballooning" that allows them to travel through the air. Ballooning is a form of dispersal where spiders use silk threads to catch the wind and be carried aloft, sometimes covering long distances.
Kate Yakimchuk spiders animal facts nature Animals 25 July 2023
How sharks have managed to survive for so long: They are unbelievably ancient
Sharks are unbelievably ancient - they're even older than trees! They have demonstrated remarkable survival abilities, allowing them to thrive for millions of years.
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