How It Works: Ultrasonic Echolocation | Supersenses 103

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The human senses of sight and sound shape our perception of the world, but many animals experience far more than we can detect. Insects navigate using ultraviolet light, while blue tits rely on the sheen of their feathers to attract mates. Elephants communicate across vast distances with infrasound, and bats use ultrasonic echolocation to hunt in total darkness. Some creatures possess even more extraordinary abilities—stingrays detect hidden prey through electric fields, pythons sense heat to visualize their targets, and dung beetles use polarized light for navigation. This unseen world reveals just … Continue

Monkeys: Fascinating Creatures Of The Animal Kingdom

A photograph of a squirrel monkey eating. / Photograph by sharkolot / Pixabay

Monkeys are among the most intriguing and diverse animals in the mammalian world. Belonging to the primate order, they exhibit a wide range of behaviors, adaptations, and social structures that have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. From the lush rainforests of South America to the savannas of Africa and the forests of Asia, monkeys have established themselves as vital components of their ecosystems.

Diversity And Classification

Monkeys are broadly divided into two groups: New World monkeys and Old World monkeys. New World monkeys, such as capuchins, … Continue

Cambodia’s Hidden Wonders: The Mysterious River | Mysteries Of The Mekong 107

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Cambodia, nestled entirely within the Mekong basin and bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, is a land shaped by the river’s influence. The Mekong divides the country into two halves, with its tributaries and seasonal flooding affecting the landscape far beyond its banks. In the dry season, young animals are learning survival skills, like a small family of Northern Yellow Cheeked Gibbons(Nomascus gabriellae), coping with the loss of their alpha male, as the mother teaches her infant acrobatic skills essential for survival. The Mekong also separates primate species, with the … Continue