How Do Komodo Dragons Reproduce? (Forked Penises, Males Are Optional)
Believe me when I tell you from personal experience, that observing wild Komodo dragons from a few feet away gives you a whole new respect for the size and power of these giant lizards. Komodo...
How Smart are Octopuses? (Are Octopuses As Intelligent as Dogs?)
Cephalopods, including octopuses, are the smartest invertebrates on the planet. They can use tools, carry coconut shells for shelter, stack rocks to protect their dens, and carry jellyfish...
Does it Snow in Sydney, Australia? What is the Coldest Month? Is There Any Frost?
I was born near Sydney Australia and, although I’ve lived in Canada for most of my life, I’ve spent lots of time in Sydney. You’ve probably read generalized reports about winter in...
Platypus Venom and More (Yes, a Mammal with Eggs, a Duck-like Bill, and Electrical Receptors)
We’ve had the good fortune of sitting quietly and watching wild platypuses swimming and feeding in their native habitat in Eungella National Park, Australia. The duck-billed platypus is often...
Why Wolves Howl (Wolf Communication Explained – Listen to Wolves Howling)
Over many years of research as a biologist, one of the most fascinating topics I’ve run across is wolf communication and the science behind the haunting quality of a wolf's howl. Wolves...
What do Red Pandas Eat? Is the False Thumb Used for Feeding?
If you have the slightest interest in one of the cutest creatures on this planet, I urge you to read this article (or at least look at the pictures!). The red panda has some unique adaptations...
