Strange things lurk in the planet’s deepest, darkest corners. And it doesn’t get much deeper and darker than the bottom of the ocean, or stranger than Vampyroteuthis infernalis – the ‘vampire squid from hell’. As such it is one of the world’s weirdest sea creatures What is a vampire squid? Despite its name – inspired by its dark […]
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Petition: Ban Cyanide Bombs on Public Lands Before Another Child or Animal Is Harmed
Imagine your child or dog running outside, exploring nature, only to accidentally trigger a hidden cyanide device designed to spray deadly poison. That terrifying scenario is now becoming more possible after the Trump administration reversed a ban on so-called “cyanide bombs” on public lands. These spring-loaded traps, known as M-44 devices, are meant to kill […]
A gobsmacking 500,000 babies born at one time in one place… That’s one colossal delivery room
The plains of the Serengeti turn into nature’s largest maternity ward every year between January and March, when up to 500,000 wildebeest calves are born over a period of just two to three weeks. In February, during the peak of the calving season, as many as 8,000 calves can be born in a single day—equivalent to a […]
“It can run across water at speeds of 5 feet per second. That’s pretty nippy…” 9 weirdest reptiles in the world, including a devil with two heads
Reptiles are a diverse group of animals, and some of them have truly bizarre and fascinating characteristics – here are a few of the weirdest reptiles on the planet. Weirdest reptiles in the world Green basilisk A lizard that can run on water? Meet the Green basilisk – also known as the ‘Jesus Christ lizard’ […]
It’s as big as a Ford transit van, can reach speeds of 50kph and can detect blood from a gobsmacking 3 miles away…
The great white shark is the only extant species in the genus Carcharodon and the largest predatory fish in the world. Why are they called great white sharks? Great white sharks belong to the family Lamnidae, which also includes porbeagle sharks, salmon sharks and mako sharks, which are the fastest shark in the ocean. A type of mackerel […]
“It’s rather splendidus, with dazzling hues of blue, orange and green…” The 8 most beautiful, stunningly exquisite fish on the planet
The ocean is home to some of the most breathtaking creatures on Earth – and few are as stunning as these vibrant fish. Whether it’s the electric hues of the mandarinfish, the regal flutter of a Siamese fighting fish’s tail, or the deadly beauty of a lionfish, these species blend form and function in striking […]
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 […]
“Within its beautiful softly fluttering fins are a dozen spines able to deliver a dose of powerful venom.” 10 prettiest, sparkliest sea animals on the planet…
The ocean is teeming with life and animals, many of which are so captivating and colourful they look like tiny, exquisite jewels. We take a closer look at this watery world and explore some of the smaller enchanting sea creatures that call the ocean their home. Prettiest sea creatures Japanese firefly squid  Few scientific […]