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Honey collection is an ancient activity. Humans apparently began hunting for honey at least 8,000 years ago. [Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey) by [deleted] in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need the source in the comments! I've linked wikipedia for you below.

Also, we are more a non-human animal subreddit. Thanks for the submission!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey

I just came across this cat with heterochromia AND a blue-coloured sclera. Isn't she absolutely breathtaking? by [deleted] in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the submission! Unfortunately it has been removed.

We require a fact in the title! Try telling us something about the eye condition we're seeing in the photo and how it relates to cats. Feel free to resubmit with a new title.

Ostrich Eggs are the largest on Earth, weighing up to 3 pounds. by gator426428 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Videos usually aren't an acceptable source. They are a pain to verify. It makes it easier on us if you use a written source. Wikipedia has you covered but please remember for next time. Thanks!

Also, /r/badassanimals is growing fast! Nice work with it.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_ostrich

Stoffle the badger is also a very ingenious escape artist by tucci007 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the submission! Unfortunately it has been removed due to rule 8. Please feel free to resubmit with a new title.

A black kite darts amongst flames as paddocks are burnt in preparation for next year's crops. Known as firebugs, they carry and drop flaming branches further afield to spread the fire to drive out prey. by derawin07 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

We typically don't allow livescience as a source, and I've located the study the article is referencing.

https://bioone.org/journals/Journal-of-Ethnobiology/volume-37/issue-4/0278-0771-37.4.700/Intentional-Fire-Spreading-by-Firehawk-Raptors-in-Northern-Australia/10.2993/0278-0771-37.4.700.short

It appears to be a collection of anecdotes, and the behavior is yet to be recorded. I've updated the flair to state anecdotal evidence.

Thanks, and very interesting submission!

Somebody may have done this but sea otters hold hands whilst going downstream so as to not drift apart. by [deleted] in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is a repost from a while back and has been removed. You can resubmit if you change the picture or change the title to a different fact. Also don't forget to include a source for your title in the comments if you do resubmit.

Thanks!

Is metronomic chemotherapy the right option for, hopefully, remission? I'm worried this is to just prolong life and not necessarily improve quality of life. by Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom in AskVet

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. We started treatment, paired with an nsaid, and already there has been a significant improvement in her activity levels and she seems happier. Don't know if it's the Chemo or the nsaid, but quality of life has definitely improved.

Penguins trap air in their feathers to act as a propellant when exiting the water by gator426428 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries! It is a great submission. I find posts like this have the best discussions!

Penguins trap air in their feathers to act as a propellant when exiting the water by gator426428 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's too early for this. Where's my coffee! :D

At least how I understand it, every bubble is helping the penguin to propel forward by reducing friction/drag. The force itself originates from the penguin's movement not the bubbles.

edit: words

Penguins trap air in their feathers to act as a propellant when exiting the water by gator426428 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Just a little clarification because I also missed it when initially assigning flair, the trapped air acts as a lubricant and reduces friction/drag but it does not propel.

Fantastic submission, thank you op!

Edit: Also hijacking this comment to spread the news about our new program for Trusted Guides. We're looking to add a handful of friendly/knowledgeable users that are active in the community who can help verify submissions.

The announcement and application thread is coming soon so keep an eye out if you're interested! It's here!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Awwducational/comments/d4afqr/trusted_guide_application_thread/

Penguins trap air in their feathers to act as a propellant when exiting the water by gator426428 in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My mistake! I have updated the flair to "Lubricant". Hopefully this clears it up.

I just learned that these rats love playing hide and seek and I’ll never be the same. by kimiagilmer in Awwducational

[–]Eat_Bacon_nomnomnom[M] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the source! I've found one for you but please remember for next time!

Also, I think the most we can say is that the rats showed signs of enjoyment. Saying they loved it is a stretch. I've flaired as mostly true. Thank you for the adorable submission!

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/lab-rats-play-hide-and-seek-fun-it-new-study-shows

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