Do Trees Fart? The Surprising Truth About Methane and Trees
Do trees fart? It sounds silly, but trees can release and even absorb methane. Discover the surprising science behind tree gases and how forests affect climate.
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Medieval Animal Trials: When Pigs, Rats, and Insects Went to Court
It sounds absurd, but it’s true: medieval Europe once put animals on trial. Pigs were hanged, rats had lawyers, and insects negotiated land rights. What does that say about how humans once understand animals, and how we see them now?
“Only Kidding”
Do you remember being teased as a kid? How did you know if it was mean or someone just kidding?
The Secret Life Of Yawns
What is with the contagious urge to yawn? Even if you only see your dog or cat yawn?
Introvert vs Extrovert animals
If your personality were translated to the animal kingdom, would you be more cockatoo or golden retriever?
Poop, Lies, and Love: A Dating Game
If you think romance is complicated, imagine if your dating success depended on how well you could roll a ball of dung! And then you discover the lies!
Ravens are smart. They team up with wolves.
Ravens are like the super smart geniuses of the bird world. But they aren’t hunting specialists like some other birds so they use their intelligence and smart thinking and teaming up with wolves!
“Why Only The Girls Bite!”
It’s only the ladies who have the hunger for your blood! What do they need it for? Learn more about mozzies and their love of fashion and your smelly feet.
Can Birds Smell?
Birds don’t have noses, but do they need one? Do you know one of the ways that a homing pigeon find it’s way home?
Does an Octopus have Three Hearts?
Does an octopus have three hearts? Yes they do! And they have 9 brains and blue blood! Do octopus have emotions? Yes!