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Why do whales sing?
Oceanography

Why do whales sing?

It seems that the famous humpback whales' songs are not for mates, but just for exploring the surrounding waters. Researchers have discovered when a humpback whale swims…

December 17, 2018
Puffer fish seduces mates with poison
Oceanography

Puffer fish seduces mates with poison

Research done at the Institute of Molecular, Cell Biology and National University of Singapore has shown how well this pufferfish can live despite the amount of dangerou…

December 17, 2018
Cause vampire kangaroo is extinct
Archeology

Cause vampire kangaroo is extinct

Modern kangaroo ancestors may be more fortunate than a group of kangaroo with fangs to attract mates in a survival war.

December 17, 2018
What are the wings of dinosaurs used for?
Archeology

What are the wings of dinosaurs used for?

A new study is based on the fossil of a feathered dinosaur in Alberta, Canada, showing prehistoric dinosaur wings millions of years ago mainly to attract partners instea…

December 17, 2018
The spider family has the most
Biology

The spider family has the most

Spiders have a way of cheating with male spiders tying their mates to their partners before they act to increase their survival and maintain their race.

December 17, 2018