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Animal’s social behavior: Group living
The need for socialization is not exclusive to human beings. Instances of social activity can be found in many species in the animal kingdom....
Creatures on the move: understanding animal migration
When you think of animal migration, which animals first come to mind? Geese? Seabirds? Well, it’s true that many birds migrate during the year....
Too hot? Too cold? How animals survive in extreme temperatures
In Barcelona, summer has just arrived. Temperatures are rising and behaviours begin to change. We start to drink more, wear less and switch on...
Birds, their different beaks and the functions they perform
Birds are a class of vertebrates with more than 18,000 different species. Of the various features that are common to all birds, perhaps the...
Why does dwarfism occur in nature? Pygmy animals and their evolution
Size matters in the animal world. In colder climates, being large helps minimise the loss of body heat. For a large predator, body size...
Re-imagining the wild: the art of nature writing, past and present
What is nature writing?
Nature writing in not a single genre. It’s a term that encompasses a great range of literary forms. Whether it’s a...
Are there gay animals in nature? Homosexuality in the animal world
When it comes to homosexuality, for many people the recurring idea is that it’s something unnatural. But what does unnatural really mean? The definition...
Insatiable invertebrates: 4 predatory insects and arachnids
What’s the difference between insects and arachnids?
Class insecta
Of the 1.5 million species that scientists have catalogued, around two thirds are insects. Insects come in all...
Do other animals give birth to twins? Examples from the animal kingdom
Assuming you’re human, the likelihood of having twins is quite little. But, depending where you’re from, there’s a surprising amount of variation. In Central...
The Amazon molly: the small fish making a big splash in science
What is the Amazon molly and how did it get its name?
The Amazon molly (Poecilia formosa) is a small, inconspicuous freshwater fish. It belongs...
Do vampires exist? From vampire myths to the truth about bloodsucking bats
When we hear the word vampire, we automatically think of a human-like creaturewith long fangs that feeds on people’s blood. Vampire myths have been...
The extraordinary world of animal poo: 5 stories of adaptation and survival
Yes, today we’re taking a closer look at animal poo, along with some extraordinary adaptations. If you’re just about to sit down for lunch,...
How do animals see? The most impressive eyes in the animal world
The eye
In order to understand how different species see the world, it is important to understand how the eye works. Images, in the form...
Vital viewing: 6 must-watch wildlife and nature documentaries
Tired of the prequels, sequels, reboots and remakes currently dominating the big screen? If you’ve just about had enough of lycra suits and fictional...
Have you ever heard of the Kermode bear, also known as the Spirit bear?
The Kemode bear: Spirit of the forest
Deep within the Great Bear Rainforest, in Canada, all is not as it seems. The unique ecosystem produces...
