Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
Trapping for fur is not only a wildlife management tool, but turning those wild hides into wearable goods means purchasing one less item from the foreign clothing industry.
—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
Elephants regularly take dust baths to rid their hides of insects and irritation.
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
This worldwide effort mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children under age 5 every month, with a goal of sparking a lifetime love of reading.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.
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