Deep Sleep

How do you catch Z’s. . . in the sea?   This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science.   All animals need sleep, even ocean-dwellers. But how do seafaring animals sleep safely from predators?    Jessica Kendall-Bar from the University of California, Santa Cruz and team

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Grub Gamblin’ Seals

At sea, sometimes SEAL-ing the deal is risky business!  This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Imagine BULKING up to start a family. Male elephant seals need to get big to fight off other males during mating season. In fact, males can gain ONE THOUSAND pounds

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