Koala Brain – Why Is the Koala the Dumbest Mammal? How Being Dumb Can Be Smart
Whenever we travel to Australia, we love to observe that iconic marsupial, the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Even though it is becoming more and more difficult to see wild koalas in their...
In our travels throughout South Africa, we've always treasured our memories of viewing lions in the wild. When observing lions up close, we've wondered "why do the males have manes?" And why is...
Having the opportunity to view wild lions up close has been one of the top highlights in our quest to see wild creatures throughout the world. We’ve visited Africa several times and always...
How Dangerous are Stonefish? Can You Die if You Step on a Stonefish?
Here’s one fish that I’m glad I’ve never encountered in its natural habitat! I’ve written this article in the hope that this information can help prevent accidental and potentially...
How Do Animals Hibernate? How Do They Survive Being Frozen Alive?
Hibernation is one of the great mysteries of the animal kingdom. How can animals survive such long periods without eating? As a biologist, I’ve researched this topic thoroughly and have...
Why are Deep Sea Fish So Weird and Ugly? Warning: Scary Pictures!
Some of my most popular presentations are about weird and ugly creatures! I love the reactions I get when I show photos of some of the ugliest creatures found on our planet – especially those...
