Squirrels have an innate instinct that drives them spontaneously to store food to ensure their survival. Since they do not migrate and do not hibernate...
In some species of ants, such as the famous Linepithema humile (Argentine ant), there is a rather crazy genetic peculiarity: what is called low genetic...
Bats have adapted eyes that allow them to perceive their environment even in low light. Not blind, they simply see better in the dark. Their...
Cats have a natural attraction to small confined spaces. In the wild, entering a narrow place allows them to hide, observe their surroundings, and hunt...
Plankton is a true floating cafeteria, freely drifting in the oceans and nourishing a multitude of marine organisms. It plays a major role as the...
Imitating sounds helps some birds defend their territory or attract mates. By reproducing varied and complex noises, a bird demonstrates its cognitive ability and good...
Migratory butterflies travel long distances mainly to find food, avoid the cold, and reproduce under better conditions. In winter, low temperatures make survival difficult in...
Snail slime is a viscous mixture composed mainly of water, mucins (very sticky special proteins), but also a few other ingredients like mineral salts, collagen, and antimicrobial...
The bioluminescence of jellyfish comes from chemical reactions carried out by specialized cells located in their bodies. Some jellyfish directly produce light thanks to a...
Leafcutter ants often carry fragments much larger than themselves, sometimes up to 50 times their own weight. Why this seemingly exhausting choice? In reality, hauling...
