Browsing by Author "Atienza, Kim"

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    • Baklang squid 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, February 8, 2021, on page 7)
      Ever heard of homosexuals in the sea world? Some squids have been known to display homosexual behavior when they’re in heat. They aren’t picky when it comes to seeking pleasure. This is especially so for the fierce Humboldt ...

    • Black sea 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, September 13, 2021, on page 5)
      Why is it called the Black Sea? I discussed this a bit on Kaunting Kaalaman, one of my segments on “TV Patrol.” Long, long ago, the Black Sea was once a freshwater lake. Today, it is known for its brackishness and “blackness.” ...

    • Cleanest fish 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, November 12, 2023, on page 11)
      What are some of the cleanest fishes in the ocean? Those of us who prefer to eat fish rather than meat should know that trout are among the cleanest of them all. Trouts are fussy. Thry check out the water in which they live.

    • Giant turtles 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, September 10, 2021, on page 4)
      Susan Roces takes care of two giant turtles at her Greenhills home as shown in a recent video. Given to her as gifts in 2012, the pets are grown and allowed to roam the garden and greet visitors. Talk about keeping turtles, ...

    • Ihi ng penguin 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, October 15, 2021, on page 8)
      Nearly three percent of the ice in Antarctic glaciers is penguin urine. Unlike all birds, penguins do not have a urethra or bladder. They turn their waste into uric acid. Wikipedia says this is secreted out as waste alongside ...

    • Isdang loro 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, March 22, 2021, on page 7)
      You see them in wet markets where they’re sold as food. You also see them in homes, as pets sealed in aquariums. It’s sad that the commercial sale of parrot fish or loro fish is allowed around here. The importance of parrot ...

    • Isdang tao 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, October 18, 2021, on page 4)
      Nature is full of quirks, outrageous discoveries. Twitterworld was abuzz sometime back when someone posted a picture of a rare kind of fish which had a human-like mouth, complete with teeth. The strange creature had full ...

    • Reptile sex 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, July 27, 2020, on page 7)
      You might wonder: How do reptiles, like snakes and lizards, reproduce? Have you ever seen two snakes, or two crocodiles engage in sex? Most reptiles reproduce sexually and have internal fertilization, according to Google. ...

    • Salmon, malikot 

      Atienza, Kim (Tempo, March 5, 2021, on page 10)
      Salmon is a preferred fish in the upscale market. With its surplus of fats, it is rich in Omega 3 oil and is considered among the healthiest foods to eat. But, did you know how hard it is to catch salmon? They live in the ...