This grey-black to blackish-brown shrew with a pointed, down-drooping nose averages 147-157 mm (5.8-6.2 in) in length, and is the longest of the Adirondack shrews. It weighs 10-17 g (0.35-0.60 oz), ...

Water covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, offering diverse habitats for countless species, including marine mammals. Some mammals have uniquely adapted to aquatic life, evolving specialised ...

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) skeleton at the UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Photo by William Gearty. It’s summertime and you’re sweating from the heat and humidity. You jump in ...

No one is certain why marine mammals like whales, sea cows and leopard seals are so big. To date, the best guess is that without the great tug of gravity, marine mammals could simply swell up to ...

In times of exacerbating biodiversity loss, reliable data on species occurrence are essential. Environmental DNA (eDNA) - DNA released from organisms into the water - is increasingly used to detect ...

Earth's waters host diverse mammals like dolphins, whales, and manatees. These creatures possess unique adaptations for swimming and survival. They are crucial for maintaining healthy marine and river ...