Richa Malhotra
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Richa Malhotra’s Contributions:
This Sea Urchin Just Won’t Die
An urchin that survived two apparent attacks showcases the animal’s astonishing resilience.
May 28, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Scientists Managed to Find Marine Animals That Weren’t Contaminated by Plastic
It’s sad that this is surprising.
Jan 29, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
When Being Big, Strong, and Sexy Comes at a Cost
Male fiddler crabs’ big claws are attractive, but they weigh them down. Fortunately, they have a workaround.
Nov 22, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Killifish Eggs Can Survive Being Eaten
A fish egg hatched after passing through a swan’s digestive tract. The discovery lends credence to the idea that birds help fish spread to far-off lands.
Jul 11, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Little Auks Suck
Slow-motion video reveals the secret to a seabird’s slurping skills.
Jun 21, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes