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. […]
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 […]
Overview Koalas are an icon of the Australian continent. Incredibly popular with tourists, hundreds of thousands of people have “hug a koala bear” on their holiday checklist. (And who can blame them?!) These arboreal marsupials are unique animals, dwelling in the treetops and getting most of their moisture from a diet of leaves. They are slow-moving, […]
Overview At first sight, iguanas look like they have crawled straight out of a prehistoric era. With their spiny backs, scaly bodies, and long whipping tails, these amazing creatures almost resemble a little dinosaur! But have no fear, iguanas aren’t dangerous meat-eaters. Instead, they’re pretty chilled-out vegetarians that love to relax in the sunshine. Unfortunately, […]
Reindeer have had a long history with mankind. Dwelling in the boreal forests and tundra of the Arctic, these impressive animals have adapted to thrive in extreme cold. They are associated with Christmas legends and have pulled sleighs for nomadic peoples for thousands of years. They are very docile and trusting animals that live together […]
Long associated with Halloween, magic, evil spirits, and sucking blood, bats have been unfairly treated in human culture. These incredible creatures are the only mammal capable of full flight; in reality, they’re very peaceful animals. Fruit bats or flying foxes are large bats that only eat fruit and nectar. There are more than 180 different […]