Amazing Plant Defense Mechanisms (Types & Examples)
Plants are always under attack from various things like insects and other animals. While they might not appear to be doing much to defend themselves,…
Deserts: A Guide to the World’s Arid Lands
Around 33% of the Earth’s surface is desert land. When most people think of deserts, they imagine a hot, arid region. While this can be…
Deadliest Apex Predators in the World
Every ecosystem has its food chain. It’s just part of nature. Those at the bottom of the food chain are preyed on by many animals,…
Stick & Leaf Insects: Masters of Disguise
There are lots of animals in the world that are able to camouflage to stay concealed. But in the insect kingdom live some of the…
Wild Cats of North America: A Closer Look
North America is home to a range of diverse wildlife. It’s thought that, during the last ice age, there were lions so large they were…
Native Snake Species in the United Kingdom
When you think about snake habitat, you imagine the arid deserts of the Southern United States, the rainforest of South America, the African plains, Australian…
Symbiotic Relationships: Partnerships in Nature
Within the ecosystems of the world, there are plants and animals that form mutually beneficial relationships. There are also those that form relationships that benefit…
World’s Most Powerful Insect Stings & Bites
Insects sting mainly as a form of self-defense, so it’s meant to hurt to deter potential threats and predators from harming the insect. But while…
Amphibious Fish: Aquatic-Terrestrial Adaptors
Amphibious fish are some of the most remarkable creatures in the animal kingdom, possessing an incredible ability to survive on dry land for short periods….
Adaptations of Desert Plants: Desert Survivors
In hot, arid desert regions, one could be forgiven for thinking that not much vegetation would be able to thrive. However, with special adaptations, many…
