Look around you and you’ll see many green animals. There are green insects, green fish, green reptiles, and green birds, but there are no green mammals – why is that? In a predominantly green world, being green seems like it would have its perks, especially if you’re trying to avoid the gaze of a hungry […]
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“As temperatures drop below freezing, it freezes solid, with 70% of the water in its body turning to ice. It stops breathing, its heart stops beating and its kidneys stop functioning”
The only amphibian to live north of the Arctic Circle, the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) has an amazing ability to undergo freezing and thawing to survive cold winters. As you might guess from its common name, it lives mainly in woodland, only taking to shallow pools in springtime to breed, the males uttering a distinctive quacking call to attract mates. What […]
Forget Harry Potter these creatures have real-life invisibility cloaks… 10 weird, translucent animals you can see right though
There are many varied and clever forms of camouflage in the natural world, from the colour-changing prowess of chameleons and cuttlefish to the mimicry of orchid mantis‘ and leaf-tailed geckos, to the eye-boggling spots and stripes of zebra and tigers. But one of the weirdest has to be the transparent animal. Why are some animals transparent? One of the most out-the-box solutions to […]
150 Koalas Die Every Year at “Roadkill Hotspot”
A recent study highlights a deadly stretch of Australia‘s Peak Downs Highway, where nearly 150 koalas were killed by vehicles in 2023 alone. This 50-kilometer section of road, which links Mackay to the Bowen Basin coal region, has become a severe risk for koalas as cars strike down these endangered marsupials at an alarming rate. […]
5 Camouflage Techniques of Animals: Animals Who Blend In and Change Colors
Wildlife is often about survival of the fittest. In some cases, it is the survival of the most creative. From the ocean to the forest, there are a ton of animals that can blend seamlessly into their surroundings. 1. Chameleon Source: The Animal Box Office/Youtube Chameleons are one of the most notorious color-changing animals. Watch […]
Most Popular and Widely-Read Articles in Apr 2013
The purpose of this review is to highlight the most popular and widely-read articles during the previous month. During April our global team of wildlife photographers and authors published 182 articles in promoting the cause of wildlife conservation. First prize goes once again to Adam Riley with Komodo and its Dragons, an article published in […]
