Ants primarily communicate through pheromones, chemical substances they release into the environment. They leave these scented signals along their path, similar to chemical breadcrumbs. These...
The bodies of seals are shaped like a torpedo, tapered at the front and rounded at the back, which greatly reduces resistance in the water. Their front...
Dolphins have a particularly developed brain, with the ability to solve complex problems, communicate effectively, and learn quickly. They use sophisticated cooperative strategies during hunting...
Under the skin of the chameleon, very special cells called chromatophores play with colors. These cells contain tiny colored pigments, somewhat like tiny pockets of...
Foxes dig complex burrows mainly to prevent their natural predators from easily surprising them. Their main enemies, such as wolves, coyotes, or larger birds of...
Platypuses belong to a very ancient branch of mammals that appeared about 166 million years ago. At that time, mammals had just begun to differentiate...
Located about 400 kilometers from the African continent, Madagascar became isolated after breaking its ties with the supercontinent known as Gondwana around 160 million years...
Marine sponges spend their lives filtering the water around them. They do not move, but it is their billions of specialized cells, called choanocytes, that...
In seahorses, it's the dad who takes care of the pregnancy! As soon as the female lays her eggs, she immediately transfers them into a...
Birds mainly migrate to follow habitats that offer better conditions for survival. Every year, millions of birds change regions because their environment becomes less suitable...