Where Can You See Wild Lemurs in Madagascar? One of the Best Places
Join us on our expedition to find wild lemurs in Madagascar. Lemurs are some of the most iconic creatures on ...
Why are Animals of the Galapagos Islands Unique?
A trip to the Galapagos islands is like a dream come true for naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts like us. We’ve ...
Why are Deep Sea Fish So Weird and Ugly? (Warning: Scary Pictures!)
Some of my most popular presentations are about weird and ugly creatures! I love the reactions I get when I ...
Why are Hippos Aggressive? (Why Do Hippos Kill People?)
We were on safari in a mokoro - a local canoe - in the Okavango delta, when our guide suddenly ...
Why are Honey Badgers So Fearless? (Are They Dangerous to Humans?)
There’s no doubt that honey badgers have a fearless “bad ass” attitude. Let's see why. Honey badgers, also known as ...
Why Are Male Animals More Beautiful and Colorful? Sexual Selection! With Photos
As a biologist, I find myself marveling at the amazingly complex rituals, colorful outfits, and tricky dance routines that various ...
Why Did Giraffes Evolve Long Necks? Discover the Latest Science
There is still some debate about why giraffes have long necks. The accepted theory has been that long necks evolved ...
Why Do Animals Hibernate? Do Bears Hibernate or Sleep?
Hibernation is one of the great mysteries of the animal kingdom. How can animals survive such long periods without eating? ...
Why do Lions Have Manes? (Do Dark Manes Mean More Sex?)
In our travels throughout South Africa, we've always treasured our memories of viewing lions in the wild. When observing lions ...
Why do Male Octopuses Die after Mating? (How does Octopus Senescence work?)
Death is inevitable for male octopuses once they’ve mated because they stop feeding, they become uncoordinated, often attracting predators in ...
Why Do Octopuses Have 3 Hearts and Blue Blood? An Amazing Circulatory System
These incredible marine animals have not one, not two, but three hearts! This begs the question: why does the octopus ...
Why do Octopuses have 9 Brains, 3 Hearts, and Blue Blood? Surprising Facts About Smart Suckers!
Learning about fascinating creatures is a passion of mine, and one of the most amazing creatures I’ve run across is ...
Why is the Cassowary the Most Dangerous Bird in the World? 10 Facts
The Cassowary is one bird that commands respect and awe. As a biologist I’ve noticed that much of the information ...
Why is the Giraffe’s Tongue Black? Is it Really as Long as Your Arm?
The color of a giraffe's tongue is quite fascinating! It is a dark blue or black, which is believed to ...
Why Wolves Howl (Wolf Communication Explained – Listen to Wolves Howling)
Over many years of research as a biologist, one of the most fascinating topics I’ve run across is wolf communication ...
