Animals
A New Species of Tiny Orange Frogs—No Bigger Than a Pencil Tip—Discovered in Brazil
He was named after the President of Brazil.
How Animals Have More Consciousness Than We Might Think
It's not just mammals—perhaps even insects and fish— that may have consciousness.
Why Do Bats Sleep Upside Down?
Bats are unique animals. As the only mammal capable of flight, they also have the particularity of sleeping upside down.
Animals That Changed History
Indeed, human lives—and even history itself—would not be the same without the intervention of certain animals. Some have shown such…
5 Things to Know About the Siberian Tiger
The Siberian tiger is currently an endangered species. Yet, it remains the largest feline on the planet. In the wild,…
5 Things to Know About the Leopard Seal
The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), sometimes called the "sea leopard," is one of the most feared seals in Antarctica. A…
Cryptozoology: Who and Why Search for the Loch Ness Monster and Other Mythical Animals
Alas, it is unlikely that Bigfoot or Nessie exist.
5 Very Strange Creatures That Once Dwelt On Our Planet
A pygmy legged dragon from Kyrgyzstan, ungulate whales and a live granny rug.
12 Popular Myths About Snakes That You Clearly Shouldn’t Believe in
Spoiler: some of these misconceptions can be dangerous.
Is It True That Mammals Descended From Reptiles
Let's break down a popular scientific myth that many of us have been repeating since high school.
The 6 Senses Animals Have That Humans Don’t
Our lesser brothers can see the unseen, sense prey at a distance, and navigate without GPS.
Do Insects Sleep?
It's time to learn something new about flies, bees, and cockroaches, and at the same time, dispel a couple of…