PIC OF THE DAY: A seahorse investigates a diver’s watch
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ARACHNIDS: Tiny social spiders hunt in packs
These tiny spiders, in the video below, have discovered the value of working together. Anelosimus eximius, a species of social spider, forms colonies and utilizes cooperation in order to take down prey much larger than themselves.
Via io9
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES: Endangered Egyptian tortoises hatched in captivity
They’re tiny tortoises.
More on the successful hatching at ZooBorns.com and at Marwell Wildlife. You can learn more about the Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) at the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
WEIRD & FASCINATING CREATURES: Species of assassin bug wears the exoskeletons of its prey
This species of assassin bug from Malaysia apparently carries its victims on its back in order to camouflage itself from predators. More via The Ark in Space:
Once its potential lunch has been incapacitated the assassin bug injects it with an enzyme. This liquefies the insides of its prey allowing the assassin bug to suck out their innards. Yet death is not the end for these hapless insects. Their exoskeletons will be put to further use as a form of armor or possibly scent masking camouflage.
Via Gizmodo, Neatorama, The Ark in Space, and Flickr
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PIC OF THE DAY: Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “most astounding fact” as a comic strip
“What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” Here’s Neil deGrasse Tyson’s response in the form of a comic strip:
Via io9
Here’s a video of Neil deGrasse Tyson sharing his “most astounding fact” about the Universe.
