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Secrets of an elephant's trunk
By Annette J Beveridge
An elephant’s trunk is one of the most extraordinary organs in the animal kingdom and is a muscular marvel, providing incredible dexterity and strength. It is part nose, hand, and tool and plays a vital role in feeding, drinking, communication, and even expressing emotion.
But what makes this appendage so powerful and flexible?
Anatomy of the Trunk
The elephant’s trunk is essentially a fusion of its upper lip and nose, elongated over millions of years of evolution. There are no bones, but it is packed with 40,000 to 60,000 individual muscles.
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Are sharks losing their bite?
When you think about sharks generally, what is your immediate thought? Its sleek, perfectly designed body, unblinking eyes or that mouthful of sharp teeth?
Sharks are the most feared predators in the ocean. There are hundreds of species, all playing an important role in the ocean ecosystems. Their predatory skills have been finely tuned over millions of years, but sharks are under pressure.....
Losing our connection to nature is like losing a best friend
Can we really call nature a friend? I think so. Here’s why.
Nature has a soothing effect on us. Spending time by a river or in a woodland when feeling sad is like being comforted by a good friend. It provides an opportunity to heal.
Hugging a tree is like being connected to the heart of the natural world, and standing beneath the spreading branches of an oak tree gives you a new perspective on life and your own little problems.
How can information about the nature crisis survive the revolving door of daily news?
As a journalist, I can understand why prominent nature-related issues are not always published, and even if they are, they may get a cursory mention, that’s all.
But then the news cycle moves on. As someone who cares deeply about nature and as a conservationist, I find it all too frustrating. But let me give you an insight into the world of news.
The secrets of bird song
Have you ever wondered about the many bird sounds and wondered why they occur and what they represent?
You are not alone if so as a new study endeavoured to find distinctive patterns within bird sounds.
During the spring months, bird song is louder and more frequent. Birds fight for territories and for mates. Birds also sing for the sheer pleasure of doing so.
The brain-eating bird you might see in the UK
The battle for life and death is played out daily in the natural world, but one small bird takes butchery to a whole new level.
Fewer than 100 of these birds spend the winter here in the UK, so if you see one, it will be a real find but aside from its rarity, what makes this bird stand out?
Predatory birds are often considered powerful with strong beaks and talons for tearing prey, but some birds are small, beautifully defined and deadly.