Tad Malone

Contributing Writer at Metro Silicon Valley

Contributing Writer at https://t.co/spfEkUlsdF and Metro Newspaper Silicon Valley (https://t.co/IxWXYBa8pq) & Editor of PAPINO (https://t.co/0NVmFPGS0y.

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Articles

The Bizarre Reason Tsetse Flies Don’t Lay Eggs

4 days ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

Many people are familiar with the tsetse fly by name. Fewer people, however, know about the unique way that tsetse flies give birth to their young. Most flies produce dozens, if not hundreds, of eggs, but the tsetse fly’s birthing process is more similar to that of a mammal. This video shows a female tsetse fly giving birth to one larva at a time, nearly the size of her body.
Feral Hogs Crossed the Ocean and Are Infesting This Tropical State

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

Hawaiian hogs are built different. As one of the oldest non-native animal species on the islands, they’ve weathered civilizations rising and falling, only to emerge healthier, more robust, and pervasive. Descended from both Polynesian pigs and European breeds, Hawaiian feral hogs are found throughout the islands. Their presence is a constant in the Aloha State, and it has become an increasingly serious problem.
The Wheel Bug Looks Harmless-Until It Attacks

1 week ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

Wheel bugs are unassuming until they strike. They spend most of their time hiding, using leafy plants as cover. Their markings provide camouflage, which they use to great effect. That’s probably a good thing for them, too, as their membranous wings make for noisy, clumsy flight. But make no mistake—wheel bugs are called assassin bugs for good reason. As shown in this video, a caterpillar munches happily on a plant while an assassin bug approaches.
This Fish Can Live on Land for Days at a Time

2 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

Some creatures are dimensional travelers. Whether it be squirrels flying through the air or big cats gliding gracefully through deep water, not everyone sticks to one environment. Take the mudskipper fish, for example. There are unconfirmed reports that Jesus walked on water, but this video corroborates the fact that mudskippers use the water’s surface like a fashion runway. The mudskipper is technically a fish, but the similarities end there.
This Unassuming Bird's Deafening 125-Decibel Cry is Louder Than an Ambulence Siren

2 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

The jungle is full of sounds. Due to humid temperatures, life thrives in these thick ecosystems, and so do the sounds those creatures emit. A walk through any jungle environment will expose you to a cacophony of noises: buzzing, chirping, and humming. The frog’s ribbit, the monkey’s howl, the cicada’s chirp, and an untold number of insects’ buzzes and hums. None of these animals, however, comes close to the vocalization power of a tiny white bird.
I Was About to Buy a KitchenAid Dishwasher, But These 8 Factors Scared Me Off

2 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Tad Malone

Companies and Brands Everyone wants a nice home-cooked dinner, but nobody wants to do the dishes after they are done eating. For centuries, people were left with little option but to clean dishes by hand. By the mid-19th century, however, dish-cleaning horizons broadened when Joe Hoghton invented the first hand-crank mechanical dishwasher.
This Lion Was Severely Outnumbered by Some Fiery Lionesses

3 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

Lions are often called the “king of the jungle.” While they only contribute to around 10% of the pride’s hunts, lions protect the pride and guard its territory, thus being recognized as figureheads. But make no mistake, lionesses are the unspoken heroes of the pride, organizing its members, sustaining it with small prey, and caring for the cubs. Sometimes, however, the female lions get fed up with males. As this video shows, lionesses will even attack male lions.
What Makes the Six-Eyed Sand Spider So Lethal

3 weeks ago | a-z-animals.com | Tad Malone

Let’s say you’re on safari in Southern Africa. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so you soak in the sights, traipsing through the sandy shores of Namibia. It’s beautiful, even epic, but dangers lurk in your midst. Even though many plants and creatures in Africa have looks that kill, some are more elusive, like the six-eyed sand spider, or Sicarius hahni. While walking, you notice some odd twigs sticking out of the sand, so you bend down to pick them up.
I Always Dreamed of Driving a Jaguar, But These 8 Factors Changed My Mind

3 weeks ago | 247wallst.com | Tad Malone

Cars and Drivers In the post-war period of the 20th century, Jaguar gained a reputation as a stellar, if quirky, luxury vehicle. Its high performance and sleek design helped Jaguar grow into one of the most recognizable British automakers. It denoted prestige and luxury, plus classic little features like the pouncing Jaguar emblem.
Inside the Box With Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Echo’

1 month ago | metrosiliconvalley.com | Tad Malone

It’s curtain call. The lights dim as the last stragglers rush to their seats. The seated audience brims with excitement, quietly murmuring in anticipation. The adults look on with interest, but the children in the audience are enraptured. A girl and her dog, dressed in white and blue, appear in the aisle. She throws his toy on stage and it bounces off a massive white cube, opening a portal to another world. So begins Echo, Cirque du Soleil’s newest show in the South Bay.