Articles for category: Ecology, Marine Biology

Why Lake Superior Is Hiding Thousands of Perfectly Preserved Bodies

Why Lake Superior Is Hiding Thousands of Perfectly Preserved Bodies

Sameen David

There is something unsettling about standing on the rocky shore of Lake Superior and realizing you are looking out over a vast, cold archive of the past. Divers, historians, and locals will tell you that the lake does not easily give up what it takes; shipwrecks sit on the bottom like frozen time capsules, and ...

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The Importance of Savannas in Supporting Animal and Plant Life

Annette Uy

Savannas are vast, open grasslands punctuated by scattered trees, creating a strikingly diverse and dynamic environment. Found in regions such as Africa, South Asia, Australia, and South America, these ecosystems thrive under seasonal rainfall patterns. Their biodiversity and ecological importance make them crucial for sustaining plant and animal life. Exploring the significance of savannas underscores ...

Unusual Diets for Unusual Monkeys

How Proboscis Monkeys Use Their Comically Huge Noses to Win Mates

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine wandering through the steamy jungles of Borneo and coming face-to-face with a monkey whose nose dangles like an overripe fruit. At first, you might laugh or stare in disbelief. But for the proboscis monkey, that bulbous, pendulous nose is much more than a quirky facial feature—it’s a symbol of power, a tool for love, ...

A Slow Embrace: The Tentacles Move In

Sticky Science: The Biochemistry of the Sundew’s Deadly Goo

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine walking through a misty bog, sunlight glinting off mysterious plants that seem to sparkle with morning dew. But don’t be fooled—what glistens on the sundew’s leaves is not water, but a deadly trap. For centuries, these delicate-looking plants have lured, trapped, and digested their prey with a silent but ruthless efficiency. The secret to ...

Beaverton Creek Wetlands

The Importance of Wetlands for Wildlife and Humans

Jan Otte

Wetlands are unique ecosystems that exist at the interface of terrestrial and aquatic environments. Comprised of marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens, they are often characterized by saturated soils and standing water. Wetlands cover only about 6% of the Earth’s land surface, yet they play vital roles in both ecological and human contexts. Their significance goes ...