Armored companions: tortoises in herpetoculture Tortoises vary enormously in size, appearance, habitat and care requirements. From familiar Testudo species to tropical and giant tortoises, we take a closer look at their key differences. Read more
Spider shedding: Their most vulnerable moment Spider shedding is one of the most important processes in growth. Because spiders have an external skeleton, they must shed their old exoskeleton from time to time in order to grow larger. After shedding, the new exoskeleton is still soft and vulnerable. During this period, the spider is especially sensitive to disturbance and needs a calm, Read more
Disguised as flowers, leaves, or twigs: the many faces of praying mantises From orchid mimics to leaf and twig lookalikes, discover how praying mantises use extraordinary camouflage to survive and hunt. Read more
