Category: Environment
9 Reasons we’re nutty about squirrels
From furry gliding parachutes to cunning fake food burials, squirrels are charismatic and intelligent rodents that are highly adapted to survive in the forest 1. Squirrels are found on every continent except Antarctica and...
The glasswing butterfly – the butterfly with invisible wings
How the glasswing hides in plain sight and why it could stop people from going blind
Extreme animal transformations
Resolving to change for the new year is easier said than done, but these animals are able to undergo the most shocking transformations
How animals see in the dark
Whether you’re a carnivore skulking through the undergrowth in the dead of night or a prey animal trying to survive until sunrise, night vision is a matter of life or death in the unforgiving wild
How reindeer survive the cold
Most people would find a day in the Arctic difficult, but reindeer thrive there year round Life around the North Pole is harsh and unforgiving. On the Arctic tundra, temperatures can regularly plummet below minus...
How does a dog’s nose work?
The next time you catch a whiff of something bad, remember how lucky you are not to have a dog’s super strong sense of smell
