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Ethology

Animal Cognition: How Smart Are Animals?

Posted April 28th, 2011 by Cendan Luis

The wilderness is a dangerous place where even the most powerful animals can succumb to quick and unexpected deaths. In this merciless world, man was able to survive and dominate ultimately due to one trait, superior intelligence. However, humans are not the only creatures which possess high intelligence.

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Entomology

Armies of the Forest: Killer Ants

Posted January 23rd, 2011 by Cendan Luis

The legends are well known to people across the world; swarms of destructive ants which consume any creature slow or daring enough to remain within their range, even humans. They overcome their prey, stinging and biting from all sides. In the case of sufficiently large prey, they enter the nasal passages and mouth of the [...]

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Wellington green gecko; Photo by Department of Conservation
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Herpetology

An Essay on Herpetology

Posted July 21st, 2010 by Cendan Luis

A buffalo walks along the riverbank. Its large, muscular body can be easily spotted from 100 feet away. His horns look sharp enough to make even a lion reconsider trying to hunt him. The beast stops to take a drink. The water is calm, warm, and murky. The area is generally silent. Just when it [...]

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