Life's Little Mysteries Creatures Archives
Why Don't Antarctic Fish Freeze?
August 31 , 2010, by Life's Little Mysteries Staff
The frigid waters of the Antarctic Ocean should be cold enough to freeze fish blood. A natural antifreeze however, keeps the fish blood flowing.
The Antarctic Ocean's freezing temperatures of 28.8 degrees… View Full Article »
What's the Biggest Animal in the World?
August 23 , 2010, by Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Diving to depths of 328 feet (100 meters) to munch on millions of krill each day, the blue whale takes the prize for the largest creature alive (and ever to exist!).
These blue-gray giants extend about… View Full Article »
Why Do Roosters Have Wattles?
August 19 , 2010, by Corey Binns, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The bigger a rooster's wattle, the more it will attract the attention of females. But it's not the wattle — the fleshy flaps of skin that hang from the rooster's neck — that the hens really care about.… View Full Article »
What Animal Is the Fastest Swimmer?
August 18 , 2010, by Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Blue to gray in color and reaching up to 10 feet (3.05 meters) in length and 220 pounds (99.8 kilograms) in weight, the sailfish is considered the fastest marine creature. These streamlined beasts have… View Full Article »
Could Dinosaurs Swim?
August 16 , 2010, by Byline: Corey Binns, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Whether a team of dinosaurs could win an Olympic relay race is up for debate. But they wouldn't be afraid to jump in the water.
All dinosaurs could swim, said Dave Gillette, curator of paleontology at… View Full Article »
Could Cockroaches Really Survive A Nuclear Winter?
August 9 , 2010, by Benjamin Radford, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Cockroaches are universally loathed; they are disgusting and have the ability to creep out even the hardiest of people.
They are also, evolutionarily speaking, very successful. They have been around for… View Full Article »
Is Having a Pet Good for Your Health?
August 6 , 2010, by Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A steadily growing number of research studies are showing that pets —especially dogs— not only make great companions, but also improve the quality of life of their owners.
From acting as a helping… View Full Article »
The Incredible Explosion of Dog Breeds
August 5 , 2010, by Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
From a teacup-size Chihuahua to a Great Dane, there is an incredible amount of variety among dog breeds. But all breeds belong to a single species, so scientists have studied the breeds to better understand… View Full Article »
Why Do Dogs Love Water But Cats Hate It?
August 4 , 2010, by Heather Whipps, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Throw Fido in a lake and he'll take to it like, well, a duck to water, but Fluffy the cat will balk at the prospect, right?
Sort of.
While most dogs do enjoy swimming and most cats don't, it isn't a… View Full Article »
How Did Dogs Get to Be Dogs?
August 3 , 2010, by Remy Melina, LifesLittleMysteries Staff Writer
The origin of man's best friend has been a source of wonder and heated debate for centuries.
Even Charles Darwin was unsure whether the dog's true ancestry could be determined, because dog breeds vary… View Full Article »
