Don’t look now – it’s a mothnado!
IF YOUR office is anything like ours, it’s currently being invaded by hordes of massive Bogong moths – Here’s why.
Animals
This animal has so much sex it disintegrates
MEET the antechinus, a mouse-like marsupial that literally disintegrates by having too much sex. The little fella goes at it nonstop for a few weeks, then dies. Why?
Jellyfish shut down nuclear reactor
ONE of the world’s largest nuclear reactors has been shut down because of a wave of jellyfish.
Hunting cheetahs fast off the mark
THE secret to the cheetah’s hunting success isn’t its record-breaking speed, but how fast it can accelerate and manoeuvre, new research has found.
Beetles looking frisky? Must be rain
NEED to know whether to pack your umbrella? Why not check with your pet beetle. A new study has found that the sex lives of insects are indicators of impending storms.
Look out Grumpy Cat, this guy is cute
GRUMPY Cat, it’s been good, but there’s a new kitty on the internet and he’s way cute. Meet Snoopy, the latest feline to become an internet star.
Dogs are people too you know, science says so
CANINES experience emotions like love and attachment similar to the way kids do, study claims. Researchers say we need rethink how we treat our animal friends.
Be afraid. Randy tarantulas are taking over
IT’S tarantula mating season and they are coming out in droves to look for a sex partner. Yes, it is as terrifying as it sounds.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/page/130