This week’s Ask Danny question is: How long do sea turtles live for?
Tag Archives: Animal Science
Why Do Some Animals Mate For Life?
Why do some animals mate for life? We’ve all heard of penguin couples or other animal love stories. But, do they actually stay together?
Planet Q&A with Danny #3
This weeks Planet Q&A with Danny!
Elephant Shrew Rediscovered in Africa After Missing for 50 Years
The Elephant Shrew had been rediscovered in Africa after not having been seen in over 50 years.
‘Extremely Rare’ Wolverines Return to Mount Rainier National Park After 100 Years
A family of wolverines has made its home at Mount Rainier National Park for the first time in over a century, park officials announced last Thursday.
Scientists Recruit Elephant Seals to Assist in Antarctic Study
Using a non-invasive tracking device attached to the seals back, scientists were able to collect data from parts of the ocean we have never observed.
A Compound Found in Sea Sponges Can Stop Cancer Growth and Cure Malaria
A sea sponge found growing on coral reefs in Indonesia contains an organic compound that can stop cellular duplication of cancerous tumors.
20 Mexican Wolf Cubs Reintroduced to the Wild
Last month, 20 Mexican Wolf pups born in captivity were reintroduced to the wild across the Southwest US.
New Study: Rising Sea Otter Populations Benefit Humans, Too!
Aside from the obvious benefits of having more cute and cuddly marine mammals in our lives, a new study shows that rising sea otter populations are beneficial for humans in a variety of ways.
Dolphins Learn New Hunting Techniques by Watching Their Peers
In a breakthrough discovery, scientists have discovered that dolphins off the coast of Australia are learning a new hunting technique by observing their peers.
