Platypuses belong to the very unique group of monotremes, the most primitive mammals that appeared about 200 million years ago. Unlike typical mammals (cats, dogs, humans) that...
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...
Giraffes have developed their spots over the course of evolution as a response to their survival needs. These patterns primarily served as camouflage, allowing them...
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...
Butterflies drinking tears may seem surprising, but it's simply because it provides them with essential minerals like sodium. These minerals are extremely rare in their...
Aquatic mammals like whales, dolphins, or seals breathe with lungs, not with gills like fish. Their lungs surprisingly resemble ours, except they are more efficient...
