Throughout this motion the elbows remain underwater. The kick is a simultaneous thrust of the legs called a "frog ... The most powerful and physically demanding stroke, the butterfly, involves ...
Ideal for observing butterflies, this feeder will help you enjoy these enchanting insects even if you don't have a big garden or the time or resources to grow butterfly-friendly plants. This feeder is ...
Butterflies and moths are masters of disguise, able to copy animal faces, rolled-up leaves and even snakes. Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths ...
A wildlife charity has declared a national “butterfly emergency” after its annual Big Butterfly Count recorded its lowest ever numbers. The count has been running for 14 years. This year’s ...
When all swimmers are stationary, the starter gives the starting signal. Dolphin kick: Used in the butterfly, and during underwater portions of freestyle and backstroke races, where the thrust of the ...
Winning an Olympic gold medal is hard; defending that title is even harder. In a three-part series, the Star takes a look at Canadian Olympic champions from the Tokyo Games and the science behind ...
Cio-Cio-San, a.k.a. Madame Butterfly, first won hearts in an 1898 short story by an American lawyer, then in a Broadway play two years later before becoming immortal thanks to Puccini’s 1904 ...