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July 25, 2016

The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey

This hard-core bird of prey doesn't soar and swoop on its victims---it prefers to kick them to death. The post The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey appeared first on WIRED.

July 25, 2016

The Whale Guardians of San Francisco Bay

This time of year, humpback and blue whales come to feed on masses of krill in the San Francisco Bay. They make for an amazing research opportunity. The post The Whale Guardians of San Francisco Bay appeared first on WIRED.

July 18, 2016

You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face

Say hello to the rotifer, a teensy critter that uses its buzzsaw face to suck in prey. The post You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face appeared first on WIRED.

July 13, 2016

Charcoal Grilling Tastes Better Than Gas. It’s Just Science

The charcoal crowd swears that their method imparts some sort of magical flavor to their food. But they’re wrong about where that flavor comes from. The post Charcoal Grilling Tastes Better Than Gas. It’s Just Science appeared first on WIRED.

July 11, 2016

Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won’t Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs

The sea spider is a super special kind of arthropod with a tiny body and huge legs that, you guessed it, house their guts and genitals. The post Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won't Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs appeared first on WIRED.

July 7, 2016

Hey Mosquitoes: Let’s See How You Like a Killer Fungus

New research reveals how brutally and effectively one fungus can kill mosquito larvae. The post Hey Mosquitoes: Let's See How You Like a Killer Fungus appeared first on WIRED.

July 5, 2016

Absurd Creatures: The Peanut Bug Is Sick and Tired of Being Bullied

Dweebs and nerds and geeks unite! Your troubles ain't nothin' compared to the peanut bug, which suffers more bullying than you can imagine. The post Absurd Creatures: The Peanut Bug Is Sick and Tired of Being Bullied appeared first on WIRED.

June 27, 2016

Absurd Creatures: Someone Tell the Tree Kangaroo to Get Down From There

Nothing against kangaroos, but they don't really belong in trees. The post Absurd Creatures: Someone Tell the Tree Kangaroo to Get Down From There appeared first on WIRED.

June 20, 2016

Absurd Creatures: You’d Look Pissed Too if You Had This Critter’s Sex Life

For a tiny arthropod called a globular springtail, life is about being generally spherical and generally pissed-looking. The post Absurd Creatures: You'd Look Pissed Too if You Had This Critter's Sex Life appeared first on WIRED.

June 13, 2016

Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It’s Actually Pretty Righteous

That fish that attaches to sharks is called a remora, and while it may be a parasite, it's actually got a lot going for it. The post Absurd Creatures: That Fish That Suctions to Sharks? It's Actually Pretty Righteous appeared first on WIRED.