Rabies is one of the deadliest diseases on Earth. If you are bitten or scratched by a rabies infected animal, and you do not seek medical treatment before you experience symptoms, your chance of death is nearly 100%. Fortunately, some countries have reduced or eradicated rabies. Take a look at this map from the CDC….
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Earth Creatures That Can Survive in Space
Does life exist on other planets? Probably, but we haven’t found it yet. However, our own planet Earth is home to otherworldly organisms that can survive extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space. These creatures offer us a glimpse into what we can expect from alien lifeforms. Tardigrades (aka Water Bears) First up are Tardigrades,…
One Piece Characters Based on Real Pirates
One Piece may be a fictional world, but many of the pirates are named after or inspired by real captains. Because there are so many characters in the manga and anime, I’m not going to break all of them down, but I will give special attention to the key players. For full disclosure, if you…
The History of the Gulf of Mexico
Long ago, there was a giant supercontinent called Pangaea, where all the world’s continents lived in harmony. Over the next 200 million years, the continents experienced a massive breakup and went their separate ways. In the midst of this breakup, a small body of water formed and became what is now known as the Gulf…
10 Animals That Mate for Life
In the animal kingdom, survival is the ultimate battle, and there’s often little room for long-term relationships. Yet, the nature of, well, nature has caused some animals to evolve monogamous partnerships that can often last for life. Here are 10 animals that prefer to stick together. 1. Mimic Poison Frog The mimic poison frog is…
Is Velociraptor the Ancestor of Today’s Birds?
If birds are dinosaurs, does that mean modern birds are descended from raptors? Looking at the piercing eyes and sharp talons of hawks and eagles, it’s easy to think they are great great great (millions of times multiplied) grandchildren of Velociraptor. However, the answer is a little more complicated. First off, raptors are NOT the…
Bizarre Sea Creatures of Japan’s Izu Peninsula
While scuba diving in Japan’s Izu Peninsula, I encountered many bizarre sea creatures. From peacock wrasse to porcupinefish, there’s all sorts of weird critters here.
The Legendary Dragon Moray
This is the dragon moray (Enchelycore pardalis), aka the leopard or tiger moray. With its impressive colors and mythical features, you can see where it gets the name. I mean, it looks like a legendary beast you’d find in a video game. Unlike typical morays, the dragon moray has curved jaws that prevent it from…
Ancient Sea Monsters: Megalodon and Livyatan
5 million years ago, many sea creatures that we know today roamed the world’s oceans. However, there were two (now extinct) titans that ruled the waves: Megalodon and Livyatan. I made a short animated film to portray these real life sea monsters, and you can watch the video and read the script below! Whale sharks…
How Much Freshwater is There on Earth?
How much freshwater is there on Earth? Not as much as you’d think. Salty oceans make up nearly 97% of water on Earth while freshwater sources make up a mere 3%. Of that 3%, very little is the freshwater we see in lakes and rivers. In fact, most of Earth’s freshwater is frozen in the…
Tidewater Teddy 