Animals & Nature
Which Animal Is the Smartest?
Determining the most intelligent animals can lead to debate—and some surprises.
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Fightin’ Fauna: 6 Animals of War
If one really wants to stand out in the crowded field of militarized fauna, you need to get a bit exotic.
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10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
Don’t let their innocent fishy faces fool you.
Do Plants Emit Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide at Night?
Most plants release only one gas at night, but there are exceptions.
9 Animals That Look Like Leaves
Live and let leaf.
scorpion
Scorpion, (order Scorpiones or Scorpionida), any of approximately 1,500 elongated arachnid species characterized by a segmented curved tail tipped with a venomous stinger at the rear of the body and a pair of grasping pincers at the front. Although scorpions are most common and diverse in deserts,
The 7 Best Pinecones (Really!)
Not just for glitter or birdseed.
redback
Redback, (Latrodectus hasselti), species of comb-footed spider (family Theridiidae) that is native to Australia, the females of which are venomous and distinguished by an orange or red stripe on the back of the abdomen. The body colour of males and females typically is brownish or black, and both
10 Deadly Animals that Fit in a Breadbox
Tiny terrors of the animal kingdom.
What’s the Difference Between Venomous and Poisonous?
Why eating snakes is generally safer than eating frogs.
Spotlight: Brown Bears
These shaggy-haired bears, native to Europe, Asia, and North America, include species such as the Grizzly and the Kodiak bear, which weighs up to 720kg (1,600 pounds) and is often considered the world's largest carnivore.
Quizzes
Deadliest Animals Quiz
Do you know which species of shark is most likely to attack a human? Or what animal has the strongest bite?
Name That Flower!
Can you tell the difference between a lilac and a hyacinth?
Fruit or Vegetable? A Quiz
How to be a smarty-pants in the produce aisle.
Moms of the Animal Kingdom Quiz
The mother of all animal quizzes.
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Marine Life
Do Sharks Really Die if They Stop Swimming?
We’ve all heard the rumours. But what really happens when a shark stops swimming?
A Dose of Dolphin-Induced Dopamine: 8 Species of Adorable Cetacean
Splish splash…give your brain a feel-good bath.
What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?
Beneath our blubber, aren’t we all just the same?
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
Don’t let their innocent fishy faces fool you.
Plants
Botanical Sex: 9 Alluring Adaptations
Plants gettin’ it on.
Do Plants Emit Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide at Night?
Most plants release only one gas at night, but there are exceptions.
7 Dangerous Plants You Should Never Touch
Don’t even think about it…
Do Plants Have Sexes?
Are plants male or female? Does that question even make sense?
Mammals
7 Questions About Mammals Answered
A few important things you wanted to know about mammals.
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?
Where exactly do buffalo roam?
Are Cows Really Unable to Walk Down Stairs?
We know they can get up stairs, but what about moo-ving back down?
Will we ever know the difference between a wolf and a dog?
When distinguishing between a wolf and a dog, we face the classic challenge of being able to sort out differences on a meaningful level.