It turns out that Tyrannosaurus rex had a rather unique way of keeping itself from overheating. It was one of the most ferocious predators ever to wal… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/330216/t-rex-had-air-conditioning-on-its-head…
Tag: predators
How fireflies glow and what signals they’re sending
Are the gentle blinks of fireflies flashing a favorite part of your summer evenings? An entomologist explains some lightning bug basics. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/how-fireflies-glow-light-up-and-signals…
Orangutan mothers tell infants where to go by scratching themselves
When it’s time for an orangutan mother to move to a new part of the forest, she scratches her body to alert her infant while avoiding attracting predators Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2210094-orangutan-mothers-tell-infants-where-to-go-by-scratching-themselves/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Whale mothers and calves whisper to avoid attracting predators
Southern right whale mothers and calves communicate with one another using quiet moo-like calls to avoid attracting predators such as killer whales and sharks Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2209660-whale-mothers-and-calves-whisper-to-avoid-attracting-predators/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Southern right whale moms and calves may whisper to evade orcas
Mother-calf whale pairs call to each other quietly to stay in touch while avoiding attracting the attention of predators, a study suggests. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/southern-right-whale-moms-calves-may-whisper-evade-orcas4…
Super rare video of giant squid in US waters
Here be monsters. This video shows a living giant squid, captured on camera in its natural habitat for only the 2nd time in history. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/giant-squid-video-photos…