Australian tree frogs: New scientific names A 2025 revision changed the scientific names of many Australian tree frogs. The former Litoria caerulea appears as Pelodryas caerulea in the new classification. Read more
Hongslo’s dwarf cichlid: Bright colors from the Orinoco waters The Hongslo’s dwarf cichlid lives in warm, clear waters of the Orinoco Basin, where males can show especially vivid colors. 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