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It’s a quiet, warm summer evening with no human in sight for miles in the woods. As the sun sets, tiny flashes of light start to flicker throughout the trees. At first there’s just a few, but soon hundreds of blinking lights are floating in the forest. Fireflies have come out for the evening.
That’s different from other light-producing insects of the same family, called glowworms
Check out dog model Bob Barker’s favorite costumes and a video of his photo shoot.
No two have the exact same stripes.
Bob really is a one-of-a-kind dog.
Snapping shots of fireworks can be challenging, but it’s not impossible!
Focus on an area of sky where the fireworks will be, or on an object the same distance
Giraffes grow about 4 feet (1.2 meters) in their first year of life. A newborn giraffe is about 6 feet (1.9 meters) tall at birth and weighs about 150 pounds (68 kilograms). Many young giraffes, called calves, die from lion attacks during their first year of life. Once a giraffe reaches adulthood its height is often enough to protect it from lions. Adult giraffes, however, must still be careful of lions when they are bending down to drink water or rest. Usually giraffes will drink or rest in shifts so that at least one giraffe is always on the lookout for approaching predators. The giraffes‘ height and excellent vision give them a wide view of the grasslands where they live, making it easy to spot predators from a distance. Some scientists believe that other animals—such as zebras, antelope, and wildebeests—often congregate near giraffes to take advantage of their ability to see danger from a distance. The giraffe could be considered the early warning system of the African grasslands.
Watch as Sam tries to satisfy the bottomless stomachs of a few giant but gentle giraffes
A rainbow-colored crustacean skitters along the ocean floor, adding a splash of brightness to the murky setting. The animal’s narrow, hard-shelled body sports orange, green, red, and blue hues. Known as the peacock mantis shrimp, this beautiful, seven-inch-long critter looks harmless. But the marine animal packs a punch—literally. SHRIMP SMACKDOWN Peacock mantis shrimp mostly live in shallow parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The crustacean spends much of its time looking for crabs and mollusks to eat. When it finds a delicious-looking snack, the animal goes into full-on boxer mode. Springing out one of its club-like front claws, the animal delivers a swift punch to its prey. The punch is 50 times faster than the blink of an eye and strong enough to break glass! These shrimp also rely on their sparing moves to keep enemies away from burrows in the ocean floor that they use as shelters. Hovering at the opening of its burrow, a peacock mantis shrimp will strike at intruders that come too close. EYES ON THE PRIZE The crustacean has another eye-popping feature in addition to its strong punch. Its eyes—which protrude from its head and move independently—can see in two different directions at once. They can also detect colors that humans are unable to see. It’s easy to be floored by this animal’s cool traits! Watch a video of the peacock mantis shrimp. Text by Andrea Silen, NGS Staff
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Technically, yes. Here’s how it could work—and how long you might have to wait.
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Egyptologist Chris Naunton unwraps some secrets about what it’s like to study ancient Egypt.
Knowing that we’re basically the same as the Egyptians—or any other ancient peopleâ
Here’s a recipe for germination and dissemination.
Do the same with the other piece of tubing and the other end of the saddle.
For years, many public schools separated children based on their race. Here’s how that changed so that kids of all races could go to school together.
Southern leaders did not want Black people to have the same rights as white people
Learn about the life and achievements of the 35th president of the United States.
presidency was civil rights, or the idea that all U.S. citizens should have the same
