Scientists describe a new species of assassin bug from a fossil that dates to around 50 million years ago and includes the insect’s intact genitals. Source: https://www.livescience.com/fossil-bug-genitals.html
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Why some animals have a penis bone shaped like an ice-cream scooper
The ‘penis bone’, or the baculum, is one of the most mysterious structures in mammal biology. To this day, no one really knows what it does or why it’s gone missing in humans, horses, elephants and a few other species. Source: https://www.livescience.com/why-animal-penis-bone-ice-cream-scoop-shape.html
Some animals may use their penis bone to scoop out a rival’s sperm
A study of 82 bacula, the bones found in the penis of most male mammals, suggests that they may be used to displace sperm from another male already in a female’s reproductive tract Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256974-some-animals-may-use-their-penis-bone-to-scoop-out-a-rivals-sperm/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Evolution turned this fish into a ‘penis with a heart.’ Here’s how.
Anglerfish are literally missing part of their immune system, but this allows them to permanently fuse during sex, new research suggests Source: https://www.livescience.com/anglerfish-fusion-sex-immune-system.html
John Oliver Slams Disney For Censoring His Show in India
John Oliver slammed Disney-owned Hotstar on Sunday for censoring his show, “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” in India saying the local streaming service had edited at least three of his episodes in recent months. From a report: A recent episode of “Last Week Tonight,” in which Oliver criticised the Indian government’s recent policies and its leader, Narendra Modi, never aired…
Thousands of 10-Inch ‘Penis Fish’ Washed Up on a California Beach
A “penis fish” is neither a penis nor a fish. (Discuss.) Source: https://www.livescience.com/thousands-of-penis-fish-stranded-california.html