February 16, 2019

Why do sharks attack people?

Before you run screaming from the water, let’s get one thing clear: Shark attacks are incredibly rare. Far more people are injured by their toilets each […]
February 16, 2019

How to survive a shark attack?

(1) Sharks tend to target lone swimmers, so swim in a group. (2) Leave the water immediately if you’re bleeding. (3) Stay out of the water […]
February 16, 2019

Why do zebras have stripes?

Scientists have a few theories about the fashionable fur of these African equids (the family of mammals that includes horses). Some suspect it’s a type of […]
February 16, 2019

Why do leopards, jaguars, and cheetahs have spots?

For the same reason tigers have stripes: to help them hide while hunting. The cats’ coloration blends with tall grass, and the shifting shadows beneath trees […]