The octopus is able to 'see' using its skin
5-21-2015 |
10
Scientists have discovered that the humble octopus is able to use its skin to sense light around it.
Pandas can't actually digest bamboo properly
5-20-2015 | 12
Despite spending most of their time eating it, bamboo gives pandas a bad case of indigestion.
Spiders rain down from the sky over Australia
5-19-2015 | 12
A unique phenomenon has seen parts of the country covered in a glistening layer of silvery webbing.
Viral video shows jaguar feeding underwater
VIDEO 5-7-2015 | 18
Despite cats having a reputation for disliking water the jaguar actually feels very much at home in it.
'Sea serpent' oarfish washes up on beach
5-1-2015 | 17
The enormous fish, which grows up to 36ft, is believed to have sparked many legends about sea monsters.
Bees may now be addicted to pesticides
4-27-2015 | 15
Rather than avoiding harmful pesticides on plants, bees might actually be deliberately targeting them.
Should chimps be granted human rights ?
4-24-2015 | 49
A case is set to be brought to the New York State Supreme Court to argue that chimps are 'legal persons'.
Diver films huge pyramid of spider crabs
VIDEO 4-19-2015 | 21
44-year-old PT Hirschfield captured the remarkable spectacle on camera near Melbourne, Australia.
Male northern white rhino under armed guard
4-16-2015 | 21
The last remaining male northern white rhino has four armed guards protecting him 24 hours a day.
Chimps observed crafting and using spears
4-15-2015 | 40
Chimpanzees in southeastern Senegal have become quite adept at making their own weapons.
Rare black flamingo spotted in Cyprus
VIDEO 4-10-2015 | 14
A flamingo sporting an uncharacteristically black hue has been filmed on the island of Cyprus.
Giant mutant goldfish run amok in rivers
4-3-2015 | 18
Wildlife authorities in Australia have warned people not to release pet fish in to rivers and streams.
Scientists discover unique 'werewolf plant'
4-2-2015 | 7
A plant that relies on the lunar cycle for survival is the only one of its kind anywhere in the world.
'Super' termite species could spell disaster
3-31-2015 | 14
Two of the world's most invasive species of termite may be mating to produce a new type of 'super' pest.
Shape-shifting frog mimics its surroundings
3-25-2015 | 11
Found in the Ecuadorian Andes, the unique species is able to perfectly blend in with almost anything.
Bullet ant has world's most painful sting
3-15-2015 | 21
The South American insect measures 2.5cm long and delivers an agonizing bite that hurts for up to a day.
Wild giant panda population is on the rise
2-28-2015 | 11
A new census has revealed that the number of giant pandas living in the wild has risen by 17 percent.
Limpets possess world's strongest teeth
2-18-2015 | 14
Limpet teeth are the strongest biological material known to exist anywhere in the world.
Dogs able to read happy or angry expressions
2-13-2015 | 29
A new study has confirmed that dogs are adept at reading the emotions of their human owners.
Stress may be behind bee colony collapse
2-12-2015 | 14
Immense pressure being placed upon younger bees may be the key factor in colony collapse disorder.
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