Solitary Dolphin in Baltic Sea Talks to Himself, Researchers Think it’s a Sign of Loneliness

Solitary Dolphin in Baltic Sea Talks to Himself, Researchers Think it’s a Sign of Loneliness

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A bottlenose dolphin residing alone in the Baltic Sea has been documented producing thousands of vocalisations, potentially as a result of loneliness. Known locally as Delle, this dolphin was first noticed in the Svendborgsund channel near Funen Island, Denmark, in 2019. Bottlenose dolphins typically thrive in social pods, but no…

Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline

Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline

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Researchers in Japan have officially recognised a new amphipod species, Melita panda, which features black-and-white coloring resembling a panda. Discovered in Japan’s coastal waters, the species has now been classified through detailed morphological and genetic research by Hiroshima University’s team, as published in ZooKeys. The identification of Melita panda underlines…

Researchers Create Innovative 3D Maps to Understand Octopus Arm Systems

Researchers Create Innovative 3D Maps to Understand Octopus Arm Systems

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Researchers at San Francisco State University have taken a significant step in understanding the complexity of octopus arms by creating three-dimensional maps that detail the intricate nervous system within the arms. Unlike humans, whose brains control all motor functions, octopus arms seem to function semi-independently, almost as if each arm…