Insects

Spider Ballooning: How Spiders Fly

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Have you ever seen tiny spiders floating through the air on silken threads? This phenomenon is called spider ballooning, and it is the unique way some spiders fly to the skies. These spiders are excellent paragliders! Ballooning lets spiders travel long distances and find new homes. Spider ballooning isn’t just cool to watch – it plays a big role in how spider populations spread and thrive.

Mammals

The Link Between Squirrels and Power Outages

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Did you know that tiny, furry creatures can cause big power problems? Squirrels and power outages go hand in hand. In fact, in some areas they cause more power outages than any other source, other animals, and natural disasters combined. These bushy-tailed troublemakers have a knack for getting into places they shouldn’t, often with shocking results (literally!). Squirrels have caused outages in 49 of the 50 US states — the only state missing is Hawaii, and that’s because there are no squirrels there.

Mammals

Do Elephants Worship the Moon? Fact or Fiction

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If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen enthusiastic creators talk about how elephants worship the moon. But is this, in fact, true, or a ploy for followers? It’s a question that has sparked curiosity and debate. Elephants are known for their intelligence and complex social behaviors and have also long been the subject of myths and legends. This article dives into the world of elephant intelligence and explores the truth behind the moon worship theory.