The Mysterious Lifestyle Of Frogs And Other Amphibians
On mild, damp nights in March, toads and frogs emerge from hibernation driven by an urgent desire to pass on …
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Are The Waxwings Crests Really That Useful?
The waxwing’s crest is used principally for courtship, raised almost to the vertical as part of a wider display directed …
How And Which Male Orangutans Develop Cheekpads
No. Only the most dominant male orangutans bear large fleshy cheekpads, or flanges – most look similar to females. Flanged …
What Do Ladybirds Do In Winter?
Temperature and day length trigger synchronous re-emergence in spring, in time for the arrival of food. Ladybirds have to wait …
Fish Lice Are More Dangerous Than We May Think
Fish lice are common on sticklebacks, and do appear to alter their host’s behaviour. Fish in lice-infested pools shoal more, …
Portuguese Man Of War: The Weirdest Sea Creature Ever
The Portuguese man of war is a colony of thousands of different organisms, known as polyps, all working together to …
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Impressive Looking Birds Captured Like Never Before
I’ve collected wildlife art for over 40 years, and I found Chris Packham’s column and Nikki Stevens’s response thought-provoking. Unlike …
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Hen Harriers: Recovery Plans For The Wild Predators
We would love every child in England to think that they have a good chance of seeing a hen harrier …
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These Must Be The Cutest Facts Of The Day
PANGOLINS Delegates showed their support for increasing the protection given to the eight species of pangolin. All are currently protected …
This Very Rare Fish Was Just Discovered After Thousands Of Years
Delegates to the CITES meeting heard evidence that the trade in the swim bladders of a Mexican fish called the …
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The World Is Fighting To Save Tortured Tigers
The threat to tigers from the trade in products such as their skins, bones and claws is not being treated …