Siamese fighting fish: colours, rivalry and remarkable adaptations The spectacular colours and fin shapes of domestic Siamese fighting fish are the result of generations of selective breeding. Read more
Polyrhachis dives: A nest-weaving ant that uses larval silk Polyrhachis dives uses silk-like material produced by its larvae to build a protected nest for the colony. Read more
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