February 13, 2019

Why haven’t we figured out how to talk to dolphins yet?

Although researchers have taught captive dolphins how to read sign language, deciphering dolphin-speak is tricky because their language is so dependent on what they’re doing (whether […]
February 13, 2019

Why do skunks stink?

Mess with a skunk and you’ll be sorry! Glands in their butts are loaded with an oily, sticky, stinky musk they can squirt up to ten […]
February 15, 2019

What other animals hurl foul fluids?

Bombardier Beetles: Talk about packing heat! This breed of beetle can squirt a boiling mix of volatile chemicals from the business end of its abdomen. The […]
February 15, 2019

What’s the difference between insects, bugs and arachnids?

Insects: Insects have six legs and three body segments. They include ants, bees, butterflies, cockroaches, and mosquitoes. Insects are the only arthropods (the animal division that […]