Why is the canopy safe for tree-dwelling snakes? Tree-dwelling snakes use the canopy as a safe shelter, a hiding place and a useful hunting area. Read more
They have existed for more than 400 million years! Sea scorpions are distant “relatives” of modern scorpions on the evolutionary tree. They appeared more than 400 million years ago, which means they lived on Earth long before the dinosaurs. Based on ancient fossils, some species may have reached up to 1 meter in length. One of the largest known examples, Terropterus xiushanensis, could grow up to 2 meters long. These ancient Read more
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