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Spiderwebs In Trees
The worst floods in Pakistan’s history occurred in 2010. One fifth of Pakistan’s land area was covered in water. The water took a long time to recede. As a result of the floods, spiders climbed up into the trees and … Continue reading
A Murmuration
A murmuration is a collective noun that describes a flock of starlings. Impress your teacher with this new word! Check out this amazing film of a flock of starlings swarming. Many hundreds or even thousands of birds move simultaneously in … Continue reading
‘Brinicle’ ice finger of death
Watch video on BBC’s website A bizarre underwater “icicle of death” has been filmed by a BBC crew. With timelapse cameras, specialists recorded salt water being excluded from the sea ice and sinking. The temperature of this sinking brine, which … Continue reading
Elk Saves Marmot
Shooter, a four-year-old elk, saves the day for a tiny marmot. Earlier this year, zookeepers in Pocatello, Idaho watched in confusion as their 10-foot tall elk, Shooter, first put a foot in his drinking trough and then his whole head. … Continue reading
