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Detailed image of a frog sitting on a lily pad, inflating its vocal sacs as it lets out a loud croak

Why Do Frogs Croak? The Science Behind Their Distinctive Calls

10 April 2024

Male frogs croak for a variety of reasons, such as to find a mate, protect their territory, and communicate using species-specific calls.

A turtle swimming just below the water's surface, its long neck extended and exhaling bubbles as its webbed feet propel it forward

How Do Turtles Breathe Underwater? Evolutionary Adaptations

9 April 2024

How turtles have evolved some pretty amazing ways to breathe while they're underwater and stay submerged for long periods of time.

A sleek black cat stalking through a dimly lit room, its eyes glowing as it tracks an unseen target

Can Cats See Infrared? The Science Behind Feline Night Vision

9 April 2024

Cats can't see infrared light, but they do have specializations that make their night vision and ability to see movement especially good, even if their color vision is limited.

Two crows cawing loudly while perched on a wooden fence, with ruffled feathers

What Do Crow Sounds Mean? A Look at Their Intelligence

6 April 2024

The many different sounds that crows make, from their calls to their courtship sounds to their social sounds.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a plate of potato skins in a clean kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Potato Skins? A Nutritional Analysis

5 April 2024

The potential dangers and advantages of giving dogs potato skins, such as toxicity, stomach problems, and how to prepare them safely.

Puff adder snake captured mid-jump, its thick body elevated off the ground with jaws open as if striking

Do Snakes Jump? The Fascinating World of Snake Locomotion

5 April 2024

How some snakes are able to jump and even fly by using special biomechanical modifications.

A concerned-looking brown dog sniffing at a jar of palm oil, surrounded by greenery

Can Dogs Eat Palm Oil? A Comprehensive Look

5 April 2024

The pros and cons of feeding your dog palm oil, covering topics like tummy troubles, environmental issues, and how to make sure you're being a responsible consumer.

Striking coral snake with bright red, black, and yellow bands undulating through a grassy field, its unblinking eye visible

Can Snakes Blink? A Look at Snake Vision and Evolution

5 April 2024

Snakes don't have eyelids because of their specialized eye features, like a transparent spectacle scale instead of a traditional eyelid.

A Belgian Malinois dog rolling in a patch of dead leaves and twigs on the forest floor, focused on gathering the natural scents around it

Why Do Dogs Roll in Dead Things? Theories From Science

5 April 2024

An evolutionary survival tactic to hide their smell during the hunt.

A desert-dwelling box turtle emerging from the ground, with a textured shell resembling fossilized rock formations

Did Turtles Evolve From Dinosaurs? A Look at the Evolutionary Clues

4 April 2024

Turtles are reptiles that are more closely related to crocodiles and birds than they are to dinosaurs, even though they all evolved from a common archosaur ancestor.

Poodle with a curly, light brown coat licking its lips next to a bottle of sesame oil on a wooden table

Can Dogs Have Sesame Oil? Potential Benefits and Risks

4 April 2024

Sesame oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other properties that can be good for dogs, but it should be given in limited amounts to prevent potential side effects.

Concerned Labrador retriever looking away from a durian fruit held near its face

Can Dogs Eat Durian? A Comprehensive Look

4 April 2024

Durian is poisonous to dogs and can result in vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal obstruction. Safer fruit and vegetable options are suggested in its place.