Author: Farkas M. Vivien
The bearded dragon regulates its body temperature through posture, color changes and choosing the right spot.
Ant colonies form perfectly coordinated systems that can function almost like one giant superorganism.
The African giant snail may react sensitively to environmental changes, which is why it is also studied as a bioindicator.
Ferrets may sleep for 14–18 hours a day, but when awake, they become playful little explorers.
More than 8,000 lizard species reveal just how many different ways there are to be a lizard – from tiny geckos to giant monitor lizards.
Whip scorpions live in dark, moist places such as under rotting logs, in caves and among leaf litter.
Gonyosoma oxycephalum lives in Southeast Asian tropical forests, mangrove swamps and riverside vegetation.
The tiger salamander hides in cool underground burrows to avoid heat and stay protected from predators.
In their natural habitat, discus fish find safe hiding places among roots, leaves and aquatic plants.
When threatened, tarantulas often hide or use irritating hairs to help keep enemies away.
