Beavers build their dams mainly to create an effective physical barrier against predators like wolves or coyotes. By forming a sort of artificial lake around...
Pheromones are chemical messengers produced by certain animals, released into the environment to communicate with their peers. They mainly serve to quickly convey simple yet...
Amphibians have a life cycle with two distinct stages: an aquatic stage and a terrestrial stage. It all starts in the water, where the eggs...
Some areas are naturally more fragile due to the type of rocks present. For example, terrains composed of clays, or soft rocks like marl, quickly...
The hermit crab has a soft and fragile abdomen, completely lacking a protective shell. That is why it takes refuge in shells borrowed from other...
Pelicans have an expandable pouch under their beak made of very elastic skin that functions like a natural fishing net. This pouch can hold several...
In termites, pheromones serve as true chemical messengers to organize the entire life of the colony. These chemical substances act like invisible signposts, allowing termites...
Orcas hunt together like a true strike team. Generally, each has their role: some encircle, others drive the prey toward an ambush, and the strongest...
The black and white coloration of the giant panda mainly comes from a genetic phenomenon controlled by several specific genes involved in pigmentation. The distribution...
Spiders are part of the arachnids, a group of arthropods that appeared about 400 million years ago. Their common ancestor was probably aquatic, related to...
