wtf_nature

Introducing... the Long-wattled Umbrellabird

turk_diddler wrote in wtf_nature Jun 13, 2015 20:35

The long-wattled umbrellabird is a large black bird with a body length reaching 51 centimeters in the males. Females are only about half the size of the males. In the males the head of these birds shows an impressive overhanging crest, extending over the bill, composed by hair-like feathers ( Read more... )

NanananaNananana BATFLY

drhoz wrote in wtf_nature May 21, 2015 17:36

Piotr Naskrecki got an interesting photo of an unusual fly.

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bat, parasite, insect

Light Echoes From A Variable Star

drhoz wrote in wtf_nature May 13, 2015 17:21

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space, star

Scientists Discover Bugs With Sex-Reversed Genitalia

china_kitty wrote in wtf_nature Feb 05, 2015 20:55

I first heard about this newly discovered insect on the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast. Curious, I googled for some information and I am not disappointed( Cut for somewhat NSFW material )

sex, flies, mating rituals, insects

Sea Slug Is Part Plant

nutmeg3 wrote in wtf_nature Feb 04, 2015 09:06

This is so cool!

Sea slug has taken genes from algae it eats, allowing it to photosynthesize like a plant ( Read more... )

sea slug, hybrid, plant

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lishd wrote in wtf_nature May 31, 2014 18:31

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WTF, Antechinus?

nutmeg3 wrote in wtf_nature May 02, 2014 10:46

Meet the antechinus, an Australian marsupial mouse species. The males literally WTF themselves to death.

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sex, marsupial

Rare purple siphonophore

elenbarathi wrote in wtf_nature Nov 06, 2014 21:43

Deep Sea Explorers Stumble Upon A Creature They Can Hardly Believe Is RealRecently, a team from the Nautilus Live expedition piloting a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) happened upon one of the most fascinating-looking lifeforms in the world -- this rare, purple siphonophore roving through the ocean’s depths. Even the experienced deep sea explorers ( Read more... )

siphonophore

Bird Pretends to be Caterpillar

drhoz wrote in wtf_nature Dec 16, 2014 17:31

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moth, mimicry, invertebrate, insect

Macrocilix maia

drhoz wrote in wtf_nature Nov 29, 2014 12:10

A link worth following

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moth, mimicry, insect