Learn about the furry little African mammals that are elephant shrews. Amongst other things, they mate for life and try to scare off black mambas by stamping their feet! Keep reading >>
Coconut crabs are the Titans among crabs – huge in size and fearsome in appearance. Yet the largest crab on land is ultimately more endangered than it is a danger to us. Keep reading >>
If you usually turn to fiction for your dragons, you'll love this incredible lizard. The flying dragon lizard, Draco volans, has ‘wings’ it uses glide through the air! Keep reading >>
These garden pests are not only alien looking but also strangely beautiful. And yet there's also more to mealybugs than meets the eye... Keep reading >>
Whether you're looking out or looking in, eyes really are fascinating organs – especially when you consider the amazing varieties found in the animal kingdom. Keep reading >>
We’ve looked at rare photographs of extinct animals, like the Thylacine. Now it’s time to peruse some equally scarce snapshots of extinct birds. Keep reading >>
Learn about the microorganisms that can turn a beautiful lake the color of pea soup and make the water as toxic as cyanide. Another good reason to prevent lake pollution. Keep reading >>
There are too many species of thrips to consider them all as insect pests. Indeed, some of these tiny bugs benefit us by eating other harmful insects. Keep reading >>
Learn how scattered light rays make the sky into a beautiful spectrum of changing color and light. Sky color truly is a wonderful thing! Keep reading >>
Praying mantises are often lovely to look at and quite fascinating creatures, as this pictorial journey through the praying mantis life cycle proves. Keep reading >>
