Some animals have more iconic appearances than others — like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another member of this infamous family: a raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around their eyes ...

The natural world is full of wonders that often seem to defy belief. Some creatures are so extraordinary, they look as if they’ve leaped right out of ancient myths and legends. From bizarre deep-sea ...

We know leaves change colour at this time of year, but many animals undergo their own transformations in autumn. The final few months of the year does weird things to certain animals as they prepare ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Have you ever wondered how two animals could look so similar that you confuse them? There are many such examples, like ...

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In just 48 hours, salps can reach maturity, making them the fastest-growing multicellular animals on Earth, with a significant impact on ocean health. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Taking a blobfish out of water is like “heating something that’s glued together and the glue starts to melt.” The blobfish went viral with this photo, but underwater they look like a completely ...

Nature is blessed with animals that are endowed with innumerable interesting colours but when we think of white animals, they seem to only come out of an animated movie. And while these animals are ...