Aug 05 2011

Invisible Shark Shield Put to the Test

Tag: Animals,Fear,Predators,Sharks,Technology,Water SportsAlyssa Danigelis @ 1:18 pm
A nonlethal electronic shark-deterrent will be used for an attempt at a record-breaking swim through shark-filled waters.

Aug 05 2011

Invisible Shark Shield Put to the Test

Tag: Animals,Fear,Predators,Sharks,Technology,Water SportsAlyssa Danigelis @ 1:18 pm
A nonlethal electronic shark-deterrent will be used for an attempt at a record-breaking swim through shark-filled waters.

Aug 03 2011

Glowing Shark Wears Cloak of Invisibility

Tag: Oceans,Predators,Sharks,The Natural WorldJennifer Viegas @ 8:35 pm
The splendid lantern shark glows in the dark to create a cloak of invisibility to protect itself from predators.

Aug 02 2011

What’s Behind This Summer’s Shark Encounters?

Encounters between humans and sharks are common this summer, but it's unclear which species is becoming more brazen.

Jul 14 2011

Top Predators Preserve Ecosystems

Tag: Animals,Bears,Fish,Food Chain,Lion,Predators,Sea Otters,Sharks,Whales,WolvesJessica Marshall @ 6:00 pm
The dwindling of the world's lions, wolves, sharks and other large animals isn't just sad, it's having far-reaching effects on ecosystems.

Jul 01 2011

Genitals Are Loudest Animal’s Noisy Tools

Tag: Animals,Fleas,Insects,PredatorsJessica Marshall @ 4:33 pm
The flea-sized insect makes a noise as loud as a lawnmower using its penis.

Jun 01 2011

Early Human Dads Stayed at Home While Females Roamed

Although these early dads didn't travel, that doesn't mean they pitched in with raising the children.

May 25 2011

Spiny-Headed Predator Dominated Pre-Dino Seas

Tag: Fossils,Insects,Mollusks,Predators,Scorpions,SurvivalJennifer Viegas @ 5:00 pm
The bizarre animal with spiny head appendages, body blades and jointed legs thrived in the oceans 542 to 472 million years ago.

May 25 2011

Spiny-Headed Predator Dominated Pre-Dino Seas

Tag: Fossils,Insects,Mollusks,Predators,Scorpions,SurvivalJennifer Viegas @ 5:00 pm
The bizarre animal with spiny head appendages, body blades and jointed legs thrived in the oceans 542 to 472 million years ago.

May 09 2011

Toddler Tyrannosaur Redefines ‘Terrible Twos’

No helpless child, this juvenile dinosaur didn't have to rely on mom and dad for a meal.

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