Bananas Are Berries, But Strawberries Aren’t

In the spring of 2005, a bizarre and gruesome phenomenon gripped the city of Hamburg, Germany. Hundreds of toads were found dead around a local pond, but it wasn’t their demise that puzzled scientists – it...

The animal kingdom is full of surprising and often bizarre behaviors that have evolved over millions of years. These strange adaptations serve various purposes, from attracting mates to avoiding predators or securing...

In the vast realm of plant biology, few groups are as fascinating and bizarre as parasitic plants. These botanical outlaws have abandoned photosynthesis, either partially or entirely, in favor of a life of theft. They...