Biology

Of the almost 30 species ofjellyfish, only a few life cycles are known. The life cycle of the box jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri, was only recently documented in the 1980’s. This jellyfish, also known as the Sea wasp, has an almost…
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Few sea creatures inspire as much fear as the infamous box jellyfish, whose venom is recognised as one of the most toxic substances in the world. Fortunately, their main habitat is confined to a relatively small part of the Indian…
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Most jellyfish, while considered slimy, disgusting and just plain annoying, will do little more than inflict a mild sting if an unwary swimmer happens to bump into them by mistake while swimming or wading along the shore line.  They are…
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Penguin species are at various locations spread across each continent in the Southern Hemisphere. The only penguin species that can be found in the Northern Hemisphere are those housed at zoos and aquariums. For the most part, many people envision…
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The Greenland shark belongs to the same family as dogfish, and can be found in the deepest parts of the Atlantic. Reaching lengths of 6.5m it is also one of the largest predatory shark species in the world, as well…
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Portuguese Man-Of-War The Portuguese man-of-war is a creature that prefers the warmer waters of the open Atlantic. However, it can happen to be driven inshore by strong oceanic winds, which is why it is seen along the North Atlantic coasts…
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For those that are interested in the courting and breeding cycles of various wildlife, one should look at the complex cycles of the King Penguins. In a sense, the King Penguins’ courtship and breeding cycles in a sense parallels that…
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Oil spills are large-scale disasters with far reaching consequences. When an oil spill occurs, all living organisms that rely on the land and sea are negatively impacted. In terms of penguin populations, an oil spill can bring devastation in many ways….
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The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, is considered an apex predator and is at the top of the oceanic food chain. Known for its predation the great white makes use of a great range of prey for its diverse diet….
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The blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is a species of catfish that is native to the rivers and streams of the southern United States.   Blue catfish are found in many of the waterways that drain into the Gulf of Mexico, including…
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