It meanders mindlessly, improvising as it goes. The mantis shrimp Odontodactylus scyllarus has a bewildering abundance of color receptors—twelve to our three. The eyes also move and perceive ...

Since habitat loss is the most serious threat to the panda, establishing new reserves and extending existing ones are crucial to its survival. After a significant increase in recent years, China now ...

This video shows Odontodactylus scyllarus eye movements. This video relates to a paper that appeared in the Jan. 24, 2014, issue of Science, published by AAAS. The paper, by Hanne H. Thoen at the ...

Like other reef species, mantis shrimp are likely affected by warming sea temperatures, ocean acidification, habitat destruction, and pollution. They are preyed on by large fish, cuttlefish ...

Researchers are unlocking the ancient secrets of the world's most diverse marine habitat. Could their discoveries help us save our oceans? In an office wing of the Natural History Museum in London ...

This image shows a Odontodactylus scyllarus juvenile swimming. This image relates to a paper that appeared in the Jan. 24, 2014, issue of Science, published by AAAS. The paper, by Hanne H.

The world's most popular natural history museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it. Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through ...

What animals can you see? hear? What can you smell? Can you see any nests? Using the stuff you collected, turn your shoe box into a woodland habitat. You could draw some animals, too.

They dove 10 meters below the surface to count and measure lobster, as well as to collect data on habitat and temperature. The team also reviewed historic data for the same sites dating back to ...

A king cobra is marked by a much narrower hood than true cobras; other differences include body size, color, scale makeup ...

Create a picture of an ocean habitat. On the back, write three sentences describing what an ocean habitat is like, what animals and plants you might find there and why they live in the ocean.

The Global Observance of World Habitat Day, marked on 7 October 2024, is under the theme “Engaging youth to create a better urban future.” This event aims to address the challenges and ...