Koalas have a digestive system particularly well adapted to their quirky dietary choice. Their secret? An extremely developed cecum, a sort of giant digestive pouch...
Flies spend quite a bit of time rubbing their legs to remove dirt and accumulated particles. Since they often hang out on potentially dirty or...
The temperate climate and the high altitude of Machu Picchu (about 2400 meters) play a crucial role in the preservation of the ruins. Up there, the air...
In ancient Greece, the eagle was directly associated with Zeus, the supreme god of the sky and thunder. According to legend, Zeus would send an...
The thick manes of lions are primarily the result of sexual selection. Over generations, females have favored males with the most impressive manes as partners. A full...
Animals primarily mark their territory to secure their needs for food, shelter, and opportunities for reproduction. Having a personal territory allows an individual or a...
Sloths spend almost all their time hanging upside down in trees, firmly gripping the branches with their long claws. This inverted posture allows sloths to...
Since the Middle Ages, ladybugs have been associated with luck and divine protection. At that time, an infestation of aphids regularly destroyed crops, threatening agricultural...
Corn is a formidable bait because it has a bright color that quickly captures the attention of fish. Its visual contrast makes it highly visible...
The ability to produce sound in certain fish mainly stems from a vital need: to communicate. Most use these sound signals to attract a mate, intimidate a...
