The skin of cuttlefish and octopuses is like a living palette. It contains pigments and can reflect light in different ways thanks to special cells. Chromatophores are...
The kakapo, a nocturnal and completely harmless parrot, is one of the heaviest birds in the world. In fact, it can reach an impressive weight...
Monarch butterflies travel approximately 4800 km between Canada and Mexico. They fly up to 100 km per day, an impressive feat for these insects. By...
Australia has a unique climate with vast deserts, rainforests, and grasslands. These diverse landscapes provide shelters and varied food resources for marsupials. Seasonal rains and...
Termites are true masters of building. Their constructions can reach impressive heights considering their small size. Imagine a tower built by creatures just a few...
Fish breathe for a very simple reason: they need to live. Like us, they require oxygen to convert nutrients from food into energy. Underwater, this...
The lifespan of butterflies is relatively short compared to other organisms. On average, butterflies only live for a few weeks. This short lifespan is due...
Some seeds need to be eaten by animals in order to germinate due to their super tough shells. Animal digestion is like a Swiss army...
Horses can sleep standing up thanks to an impressive evolutionary adaptation. In the wild, lying down made horses vulnerable to predators. Getting up quickly takes...
Moths have light-sensitive pigments in their eyes, called rhodopsins. These pigments react strongly to certain wavelengths of light, particularly ultraviolet light. Their night vision is...
