Out of all the five freshwater species of dolphins in the world, the pink Amazon River dolphin, Inia geoffrensis, or “bufeo colorado” as they are known in Peruvian regions, and “botos” as they are known in Brazil, are considered to be the most intelligent. Endemic to the Araguaia/Tocantins River systems of South America, this dolphin…
The ability of alligators to survive in a variety of conditions, including those with freezing water temperatures, is well known. These remarkable reptiles can endure the hard conditions of cold climates because of their special adaptations. In this article, we’ll examine the amazing techniques alligators survive freezing temperatures in frigid water and learn more about…
Ever wonder what is in that seawater you accidentally swallow while playing at the beach on holiday? Photographer David Liittschwager captured this amazing shot of a single drop of water magnified 25 times to reveal an entire ecosystem of hidden threats which consist of crab larva, diatoms, bacteria, fish eggs, zooplankton, and even worms. This…
When it comes to blood, there is much more to it than just the four basic blood types. RH Negative Blood Type is one of the rarest blood types in the world, and it is important to understand the significance of this type. This article aims to uncover the rarities of this blood type and…