A harbor seal sports about a hundred whiskers — which are more than just for show. They provide the animals with key intel on their surroundings. "These are sensory hairs in the facial region," says ...

Air rings blown by dolphins swimming underwater and rings of smoke emitted by jet engines are just two examples of vortex rings. These doughnut-shaped structures and their mesmerizing movement have ...

Filou worked with scientists for two years to help them test a theory about how harbor seals use their whiskers to hunt. (Robin Heinrich/Marine Science Center) A harbor seal sports about a hundred ...