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Do you ever wonder what crayfish do with their old shells when they molt? This article will explore the little-known behavior of crayfish feasting on their molts and the implications it has for their overall health. Yes! Crayfish do eat their own molts and they do so to distract predators and get back crucial nutrients…
The Red Sea is a beautiful and inviting body of water that can be found along the coastlines of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Sudan, Eritrea and Israel. But before you jump in for an exhilarating swim with your friends or family members. Yes, it is possible to swim in the Red Sea. The Red Sea…
Swimming in the sea is a popular pastime for many, but can you really swim in the Black Sea? This vast body of water has long been considered one of Europe’s most beautiful and mysterious seas. Yes, it is possible to swim in the Black Sea. The Black Sea is a large inland sea located…
Can you swim in the Baltic Sea? It’s a question many of us have asked ourselves, and if you’re an outdoor enthusiast or hiker, it can be especially tempting to take a dip. Yes, you can indeed swim in the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a large sea located in northern Europe, and it…
Lion sharks are a rumoured species of shark, like confused with the tiger shark. They could be amazing creatures, but they are not actually a real species. The truth is that there are no living lion sharks – but what if there were? What would they look like? And what would they eat? What…
Many have wondered just how well insects do in the rain, especially when they are flying. Do they just get bombed by a raindrop and get killed or mortally injured? If not, how do they avoid harm? Insects have a variety of strategies for dealing with rain, from flying in it to taking cover. Their…
Crab mouths can handle a wide variety of food types and a wide variety of foraging strategies, from filter feeding to actively catching prey. Most crabs are also capable of feeding both on land and in the water. While the mouth parts of some crab species are slightly modified to fit their preferred food types…
Squids are cephalopod creatures that belong to the invertebrates group just like octopuses and cuttlefish. They are known for their intelligence and camouflage skills that allow them to deceive attackers and prey. Their soft bodies make them capable of fitting into narrow and small spaces, and the only hard object in a squid’s body is…
Birds are diverse creatures that eat a variety of things. The majority of birds are actually herbivores, which means that they primarily eat plants supplemented with a few insects, but most birds will eat what is most readily available to them. Most birds are omnivores and they typically eat various things, including fruits, vegetables, seeds,…
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are burrowing rodents that spend a large majority of their lives underground. Groundhogs are native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central United States as well as parts of Canada. Groundhogs spend most of their time underground, but they do come up multiple times a…
