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Q: Do jellyfish sleep?

Q: Do jellyfish sleep?

A: Sort of

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Q: Why don’t pandas have more sex?

Q: Why don’t pandas have more sex?

A: It's evolution baby

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Q: Where did life evolve?

Q: Where did life evolve?

A: At the bottom of the ocean, probably

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Q: How can I sleep better?

Q: How can I sleep better?

A: Follow four steps

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Q: Is this the first primate in space?

Q: Is this the first primate in space?

A: Why yes, it's Ham the Astrochimp

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Spectacular rustgill

Spectacular rustgill

Brede High Woods in East Sussex is a fine place for mushrooms, in this case what I believe to be an outburst of spectacular rustgills.

Henry 8 November 20208 November 2020 Natural history, Photography Read more

Female banded demoiselle

Female banded demoiselle

As the summer comes to an end, I found a hopeful female banded demoiselle in the same spot that I photographed a male last week.

Henry 8 September 20208 September 2020 Photography, Zoology Read more

Male banded demoiselle

Male banded demoiselle

In spite of the strong winds in the wake of storm Ellen, there were still a few damselflies out on the Darent River in Kent this morning. This particular individual – a male banded demoiselle – was definitely eyeing up the macro lens.

Henry 22 August 20208 September 2020 Photography, Zoology Read more
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