We share our planet with some truly intriguing animals, and the sea urchin is no exception. Despite its tiny stature, this unassuming ocean dweller is incredibly capable of thriving in a wide range of conditions, especially impressive when you consider that it lacks a brain. Urchins come in a variety of vibrant reds, purples, oranges, […]
Most people know that octopuses have eight legs or arms. But did you know that these alien-looking creatures have nine brains? It’s little wonder these animals are so intelligent! Octopuses have inspired movies, featured in popular songs, and appeared in legends, and in 2010, an octopus named Paul was asked to predict the result of […]
There are over 2,500 species of scorpions inhabiting some of the harshest climates on the planet, and they all have one thing in common: they’re super creepy. Like other arachnids, scorpions scuttle their shiny exoskeleton along on their four sets of legs, brandishing their venomous tail like some kind of demented merengue dancer. And while […]
Flamingos are truly striking creatures! With their bright pink plumage, long, slender limbs, and elegant curved necks, these colorful birds are a sight to behold. They even spend most of their day standing on one leg! Despite their vibrant appearance, flamingos live in sparse habitats, but they are perfectly adapted to thrive in these conditions. […]
I’ve seen a few falcons in my time, and my dad particularly likes to spot them out with his binoculars in hand. Growing up in the UK, we don’t really see many predatory birds, so seeing a falcon swopping and clawing onto its prey mid-air really is an impressive sight to see. Falcons live in […]
Welcome to exploring the one animal on land that causes the most human deaths in Southern Africa. Dangerous, grumpy, and with the size and grit to back up its threats – the hippopotamus is an animal to be feared. Go into its territory at your own risk because your very presence will cause annoyance of […]
When Theodore Roosevelt chose not to shoot that black bear back in 1902, he started a craze that continues today. That black bear he saved became the father of all teddy bears, but there’s no evolutionary link between the two! Let’s leave the teddy bears where they belong (in bed) and focus on the iconic […]
Squids have long been associated with sea monsters and old sailors’ tales of the deep. These amazing creatures inhabit oceans all around the world, from the deepest and coldest Antarctic to the tropical warmth of equatorial waters. They play a critical role in the ecosystem of our seas. They also have incredible, almost alien, biology […]
The jaguar, the largest cat in the Americas, is a chunky boy with massive murder mittens, but even that wouldn’t stop us from wanting to give it a squeeze if we could. It is a majestic cat with natural eyeliner (maybe it’s Maybelline?) and impeccable style. The jaguar is also in danger of extinction, as […]
Did you know that Whale sharks are not whales at all but the planet’s largest fish? However, unlike the Great White shark in the “Jaws” movie, these 40-foot gentle giants pose no threat to people, feeding on plankton rather than surfers! Despite being mostly seen in isolation, these creatures often assemble in numbers where food […]