Lianna Tedesco

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

Art often imitates life, and sometimes animals do, too. The enormous jellyfish seen in this YouTube video bears a striking resemblance to the villain from “Star Wars,” but it predates the series by nearly 80 years. First discovered in 1899, the giant phantom jelly was a strange anomaly. It lives so deep in the ocean that it’s rarely seen, and its unusual appearance makes it even more bizarre. However, if this jelly were a “Star Wars” character, it would be more Jedi than Sith. Here’s why.

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

Birds are brilliant animals, and crows are among the most intelligent. They’re often too smart for their own good, and they are capable of recognizing and remembering people they interact with. That’s precisely what we see in this YouTube Short, where a crow mimics and even answers a familiar voice. While not all crows engage with humans to this level, this one can definitely hold a conversation. But are crows capable of human speech?

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

There are multiple theories as to why Florida beaches are seeing an increase in shark sightings. These theories range from improved monitoring to human error. While each of these affects shorelines differently, the main similarity seems to be human-shark interactions. We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Brandon, an environmental scientist and sustainability expert from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, to gain insight on why this is becoming more routine.

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

Orcas look like water pandas, but live up to the nickname “killer whale.” This name originates from sailors who witnessed orcas that were far larger than themselves. These sailors were likely among the first to encounter their aggressive, intelligent, and predatory nature up close. Don’t let their cute faces and blubbery bodies fool you–Orcas are the apex predators of the deep. In honor of World Orca Day on July 14th, we’re paying homage to the rulers of the ocean.

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Lianna Tedesco

“Jaws” is one of the most well-known cult classic creature features ever created. A young Steven Spielberg struck gold in the form of a movie that played on natural fears. Many people suffer from galeophobia, a fear of sharks, and many more fall victim after watching this Hollywood blockbuster. At the time of its release on June 20th, 1975, its cinematography was considered groundbreaking.