Alpine Fauna Resilience: Surviving High-Altitude Environments
Imagine having to survive in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. Extreme temperature changes between day and night, strong winds, and high altitudes…
Animals that Sequester Toxins from their Diet
You’re probably aware that many animals are toxic or poisonous but did you know that not all toxic animals naturally produce these dangerous chemicals? In…
Biomimicry: Animal-Inspired Inventions
Nature is truly fascinating but what really grabs my attention is the fact that humans can take such inspiration from it. Animals are equipped with…
Animal Cannibalism: Animals that Eat their Own Species
Cannibalism is often the topic of horror movies and something that humans recoil in disgust at. But that’s only because it’s not a normal trait…
Milk-Like Nourishment in Non-Mammalian Species
When we think of animals feeding their young, we often imagine mammals. The females in this group of animals are equipped with mammary glands that…
Earth’s Toughest Extremophiles: Extreme-Loving Organisms
Most living things have very specific requirements when it comes to their environment. Take humans, for example; we need oxygen, water, nourishment, and many other…
Sexual Dimorphism in the Animal Kingdom
When you look at a human male and female, there are obvious differences that allow you to tell them apart. But this isn’t limited to…
Animals that Take Psychoactive Substances
When you think about taking substances, you’d usually imagine that it was something humans do for recreational purposes (and not always legally.) But this behavior…
Animals that can Regenerate Body Parts
The natural world is a treasure trove of wonders, and among its most impressive marvels is the ability of certain animals to regenerate lost body…
Exploring the Endemic Wildlife of the British Isles
The British Isles boast a diverse array of wildlife species unlike any other. This incredible biodiversity owes its existence to a mix of historical, climatic,…