Survival Instincts Before Birth?!
Every animal is differently endowed with natural instincts to protect themselves from predators, but have you heard of instinct endowment even before birth? Hatching early from their eggs when startled by potential predators, the delicate skink (Lampropholis delicata) is endowed…
Starbucks for bees?
Did you know, humans are not the only species in the animal kingdom that enjoy consuming caffeine! Recent studies have shown that when honeybees (Apis mellifera) consume small quantities of caffeine in nectar, their memory capabilities are increased. Fig. 1: The…
Unicorns do exist, maybe not?
How many of you believe in unicorns? My impression of Unicorns is that they are flying horses with a horn in front of their head. I always thought unicorns are creepy looking but still fascinating because they can be…
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