Zoology

Working dogs of the Iamal-Nenets reindeer herding peoples from where the Samoyed dog breed originated. Photo courtesy of Robert Losey (LMU).

Working Dogs Traded by Ancient Cultures?

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Science Connecteddogs, genes

Dog people love their dogs, but did you know that in the Arctic, working canines were traded as valuable commodities at least 2,000 years ago?

Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Baja California. Winter Break 2015-2016

Marine and Freshwater Biology Nature Photography Zoology

Magnificent Humpback Whales of Los Cabos

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Science Connectedwhales, wildlife photography

Travel to Baja California with wildlife photographer Max Goldberg and see his photos of the humpback whales. The humpback whales migrate to the area to breed.

mosquito eater, or crane fly, by ashleigh290 via Flickr

Biology Environment Zoology

Do mosquito eaters eat mosquitos?

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Science Connectedinsects, nature

Are you wondering if the well-known mosquito eaters actually eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to this question and more.

Biology Zoology

How Do Spiders Weave Perfect Webs?

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Science Connectedspiders

The webs of spiders come in many shapes and serve many functions, like helping them hunt prey and hide from predators.

Many fishes swimming above corals. Photo credit: NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection, Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.; NOAA/OAR/OER

Marine and Freshwater Biology Oceanography Zoology

Zooplankton Make Mini-Migrations All Day Long

August 30, 2021August 31, 2022 Science Connectedphytoplankton, zooplankton

Every night, tiny animals called zooplankton migrate from the deep sea to the surface. Just before sunrise, they return to the ocean depths. Why?

Environment Get to Know a Scientist Zoology

Bee-coming a Beekeeper: An Interview with Andy Zaayenga

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Science Connectedbees, pollinators

Bees and other pollinators are part of our agricultural processes and, indeed, life on earth. Find out how and why Andy became a beekeeper.

Wildlife Game of Thrones: Wolf versus Crow

Nature Photography There Be Dragons Everywhere Zoology

Wildlife Game of Thrones: Wolf and Crow

August 18, 2021August 23, 2021 Science Connectednature, wildlife photography, wolves

Steven Spence visits the wolves at Wildpark Bad Mergentheim in Germany and photographs a contest for food between the wolves and crows.

Nature Photography Zoology

Norwegian Sea Eagles

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Science Connectedbirds, nature, Norway, raptors

Scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla, these large raptors are commonly known as sea eagles or white-tailed eagles. By Steven Spence Two Names for One Eagle: Which Is Right? Scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla, these large raptors are commonly known as sea eagles or white-tailed eagles. “Sea eagle” is an accurate translation of the genus name, Haliaeetus, while “white-tailed” is accurate for the species name, albicilla. Since I photographed these birds in Norway, I shall refer to them as sea eagles, which is what the locals called them (Norwegian: Havørn). Where…