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Perception in the animal kingdom: three unique information systems
Having an accurate perception of the environment is vital in the day to day of any animal and fundamental to its survival. Usually, they can...
Invertebrates: importance, threats of extinction and conservation methods
If I were to put you on the spot and ask you to think of an animal, from any part of the world, which...
The social system of dominance in animals: hierarchy and submission
As we have already discussed in previous articles, there are many species of animals around the world that have decided to live in a...
8 fascinating animal facts about 8 different species
A spider that eats birds? An animal with five hands? An amphibious antelope? This week's article features eight animal facts related to their feeding habits, physical...
African wildlife. In conversation with South African safari guide
Following a previous post on The Big Five, I decided to take a closer look at African wildlife and the safari tourism industry which it...
The Big Five: the wildlife stars of African bush
‘The Big Five’ is synonymous with African safaris. While the term is now widely used within the realms of wildlife tourism, the term (originally...
How does animal behaviour develop?
The study of animal behaviour allows us to understand how individuals solve the various problems that life throws at them, as well as to...
Biogeographic movements: dispersal, dissemination and migration
Over half a century ago, Biogeography appeared in the scientific landscape as a new modern science, as a response to the urge to understand...
What is homeostasis?
Environmental factors are the characteristics of the external environment that have a direct impact on our organism. Sometimes, the alteration of some of these...
Cultivating a catastrophe: the environmental impact of palm oil farming
Palm oil is big business. The high yields, versatility of uses and nutritional value are just some of the reasons why it has become...
Black-and-white hawk-eagle
The black-and-white hawk-eagle is a relatively unknown type of diurnal bird of prey. It is some 56 to 61 cm long overall, its wingspan...
Common sheep
Sheep are domestic mammals, descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia (Ovis orientalis).
Within this species, apart from domestic sheep, there are mouflons and urials....
Emperor penguin
Penguins are a group of flightless seabirds that happen to be expert swimmers and divers.
With 19 different species – most of which are found in...
The domestication of animals: origins, general characteristics and stages
In the last few years, the idea that human development has been altered by the cultural changes and transformations that have occurred throughout the...
Longevity: a look at the shortest and longest lives in the animal kingdom
Life, but not as we know it. For all the scientific advances that humankind has made, we’re still grappling with some of the fundamental...
