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Cristina Ortiz
Humpback whale breaks record for longest migration
A humpback whale broke the record for the longest distance ever documented in this species. This male traveled through 3 oceans, from South America to Africa.
December 19, 2024
Seals ride icebergs strategically to scoot around seas
A new study found that seals ride icebergs ... but not any iceberg. Depending on the time of year, they prefer steady, slow icebergs and other times fast ones.
December 15, 2024
Emperor penguin reaches Australia: Lifeform of the week
An emperor penguin, normally a resident of Antarctica, reached the temperate waters of Australia. How is that possible? Read more about the penguin Gus.
December 9, 2024
Carnivorous wolves have a sweet tooth: Lifeform of the week
Carnivorous wolves feeding on the nectar of flowers!? Yes! Scientists have seen and documented it for the first time. Read more about wolves here.
December 2, 2024
Salmon, coming home after a century, are our lifeform of the week
Salmon are coming back to their ancestral homes after the demolition of four dams on the Klamath River, which flows along the California-Oregon border.
November 25, 2024
Camels are adapted to desert life: Lifeform of the week
Camels are incredible animals that can live without water for weeks. But they also have many other unique adaptations for desert life.
November 18, 2024
Sunflowers are pretty and helpful: Lifeform of the week
Sunflowers are amazing. You can benefit from all their parts. They offer us food, oil and biodiesel and they even help the land recover after nuclear disasters.
November 11, 2024
Pufferfish are cool but deadly: Lifeform of the week
Pufferfish have a cool but deadly defense. They swell and are covered in sharp spines. They also contain a toxin much stronger and faster-acting than cyanide.
November 4, 2024
Spiky porcupines are our lifeform of the week
Porcupines are peaceful rodents, but if they feel threatened, they have a dangerous weapon they are not afraid to use: sharp quills.
October 28, 2024
Crows – extremely smart birds – are our lifeform of the week
Crows are some of the most intelligent animals in the world. They are also sociable birds that create their own gangs, show empathy and love to have fun!
October 21, 2024
