During the time of the dinosaurs, the air contained much more oxygen than it does today. This surplus of oxygen-rich air facilitated their breathing, allowing...
Cats have a unique coat made up of fine, dense, and lightweight hairs. This coat forms a sort of insulating layer that keeps the animal...
Pink dolphins, like the famous Amazon pink dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), are not pink at birth. In fact, their pink hue appears gradually as they age, mainly due...
The black spots on the backs of ladybugs are not just for decoration. They mainly allow scientists and experts to easily identify different species. In...
Gorillas are known to pound their chests as a clear way to indicate to others: this is my territory! This resonant gesture can be heard...
The moose holds a special place in Canadian Indigenous traditions for hundreds of years. Its presence as essential game makes it a respected animal, a...
Ostriches have a massive body, reduced wings, and large powerful legs. Their weight (over 100 kilos for adults) is clearly too high for flight. Their...
Bugs have special odoriferous glands mainly located under their thorax. These glands produce a very smelly liquid that they release as soon as they feel...
When cats see a cucumber placed behind them unexpectedly, many have a reaction known as an instinctive startle response. In short, their brains suddenly perceive...
When bumblebees plug holes, they primarily aim to protect their nest and the larvae within it. It's mostly a matter of security: keeping intruders —...
