Friday, July 26, 2013

Weekend Reading July 26, 2013

The caterpillar swarm - why do these caterpillars travel in a tight group?  Hint:  it's not just about predator avoidance.  With some cool videos!

http://www.empiricalzeal.com/2013/07/19/why-are-these-caterpillars-climbing-over-each-other-the-surprising-science-behind-the-swarm/

The human body isn't perfect.  I'd rather have eyeballs like an octopus.  Here's a discussion of why we'd be better off with the legs of an ostrich.

http://nautil.us/blog/the-problematic-newfangled-hack-that-is-the-human-leg?utm_source=feedly

Carnivorous, deadly snails.  Yes snails.

http://www.realmonstrosities.com/2013/07/cone-snail.html

Mmmm bacon.  On second thought - ick!

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/bodyhorrors/2013/07/22/screwworm-myiasis/#.Ue3D9I1QE5V

The ultimate Oh F^&* moment.  Do not try this at home.  (language is NSFW)

http://www.petethomasoutdoors.com/2013/07/lunge-feeding-humpback-whales-narrowly-miss-divers-video.html

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