In many birds, having the most stylish nest is an effective way to attract the attention of potential partners. It is simply a matter of...
Chameleons have a tongue with an unmatched anatomy: it can reach almost twice the length of their body! This feat is made possible by the...
Processionary caterpillars live together from birth: they stay in groups and always move sticking close to each other, forming those famous single-file lines. This gregarious...
Dogs have a particularly sensitive hearing, far superior to that of humans. For example, they can perceive sound frequencies up to around 40,000 Hertz, while...
The goldfish is a true survival champion thanks to its astonishing physical adaptations. For starters, it has particularly efficient gills, capable of extracting oxygen even...
This behavior comes straight from the wild ancestors of dogs. Before sleeping, they had a habit of circling around to flatten the vegetation and eliminate...
These amphibians have developed incredible abilities to endure extreme conditions. Among their tricks, they have particularly permeable skin that allows them to quickly absorb water...
The fur change in foxes begins with a biological reaction related to the length of the day: this is called photoperiod. When the days shorten...
The bright red color of ladybugs mainly comes from molecules called carotenoids. These natural pigments, which are also found in carrots or tomatoes, accumulate in...
The eye-shaped patterns on butterfly wings serve as a clever little deception: to make predators like birds, lizards, or mantids believe that the butterfly is...
