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What lurks beneath: the largest animals in the ocean
Relatively Interesting - As a child, the thought of swimming in the deep end of the pool terrified me. That’s where the big sea creatures lived and they were going to pull me down and eat me. I grew...
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A Rational Look at GMOs: Facts, Fiction, and Fear Mongering
Relatively Interesting - Whilst researching this topic it soon became apparent that: ‘Genetically Modified Organisms’ (just call me GMO) is a huge and diverse field to tackle in a short article. For a...
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The problem with microbeads.
Relatively Interesting - Forget your garage or basement. Did you know that some of the most environmentally damaging products in your house are probably stored right in your own bathroom? Check your...
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Dragonfly nymph exoskeleton
I thought I’d share a picture I took of a dragonfly nymph’s exoskeleton. The picture was taken on the shore of Lake Penage, in Ontario. The larval stage of large dragonflies may last as long as five...
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Ontario Insects, Arachnids, and Crustaceans – oh my!
Each year, I travel and camp or cottage in “Northern” Ontario. This year was no different, and I thought I’d share some of the creatures I managed to photograph while on my adventure. I think these...
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A Great White Shark and a Dragonfly
National Geographic recently closed off their 2011 photo contest, and there were no shortage of incredible entries. The image below caught our eye for a number of reasons. First, the size of the Great...
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Beautiful examples of eyes in nature
Brad Goodspeed, self proclaimed skeptic and blogger, caught our eye (pun intended?) with his post “Eyes from around the animal kingdom“. According to Brad, the inspiration for the post came from the...
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How does hibernation work?
With autumn approaching, many animals in the northern hemisphere are stocking their fat reserves to make it through winter hibernation. Hibernation is a near suspension of body functions and...
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10 Examples of Camouflage in Nature
Evolution has provided many defense mechanisms for animals, but none are as interesting to observe as camouflage. Check out these 10 examples of camouflage in nature. 1. Leaf Insect...
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Do Dogs have Episodic Memory: The Alaskan Malamute Waits for the Ice Cream...
Dogs are man’s best friend. They are loyal and faithful. But, do dogs display any memory? This dog above remembers to wait for the ice cream truck every day. Semantic Memory: Associating Commands...
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