Posts by Geoff May
These insects have ears in their knees
Being able to listen with your knees isn’t the only thing that sets this leaf-like insect apart. Katydid males, for instance, are renowned for their, ahem, endowment.
This wild baby penguin met a human for the first time and it's so adorable
World traveler and writer Joel Oleson was journeying through Antarctica, when he made an unlikely new friend: a young Gentoo penguin who was just as curious about Joel, as Joel was about the penguin. Joel has more info about the encounter, as well as other video footage of the adorable baby penguin, on his blog.
16 things you may not know about rabbits
How did the lucky rabbit’s foot become a thing? What is a “binky” and why do rabbits do it? And why are they so darn good at multiplying? Watch the video above for answers to these and many other hare-raising questions. For more fun animal facts, check out Animalogic on YouTube.
Rhino beetles love a good fight, and here's why
These beetles are not known to back down from a fight. In fact, they are one of the toughest and strongest insects on the planet.
25 photos that show how beautiful and tough velvet ants are
Despite their name, velvet ants are not ants at all… they’re wasps! With brightly coloured hairs to deter predators, an extremely tough endoskeleton, and an incredibly powerful sting, velvet ants are a force to be reckoned with.
You won't believe what has this seal crossing the road three times a day
Meet Sammy the Seal, a local celebrity in Wicklow Town, Ireland, who is making a splash online due to his love of seafood. While it doesn’t sound odd for a seal to enjoy marine cuisine, Sammy’s choice of eating establishment is quite unusual, as he frequents Wicklow Town seafood purveyor The Fishman and their pop-up … Continued
Stags fight for dominance
Young stags attempt to overthrow the dominant male in order to take over the herd. Watch Nature’s Palace, now available on the Love Nature app. Subscribe today!
Learning how to be a capybara
From swimming to chewing food, there are a lot of things a young capybara must learn how to do properly if he wishes to survive in the wild.
Cute fix: Baby rhino enjoys bath time
Meet the Toronto Zoo‘s male Indian rhinoceros. He was born to mother Ashakiran on Wednesday, February 17th. At only 5-weeks-old, this young rhino already weighs over 200 lbs! Zoo staff have noted that he’s beginning to show some independence, wandering further from his mother’s side to explore and interact with his keepers. One thing this … Continued
Here's what Earth might look like in 1000 years
How will our planet change in the next 1000 years? Especially considering that climate change is taking its toll on the polar ice caps. Watch Cosmic Journeys on the Love Nature app. Not a member? Subscribe now for your first 30 days free!
5 astonishing facts about Canada’s whale populations
[geoip-content country=”CA”] It’s WWF Water Wednesday, when Love Nature television explores the unique characteristics, natural history, environmental challenges and threats facing waters and aquatic species in Canada and around the world. Tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT watch Sperm Whales: Titans of the Deep and read on for five incredible facts about whales you’ll find in … Continued
Almost everything about the stork is gross
You wouldn’t want a stork to deliver your baby, as they have some pretty disgusting habits that would surely make anyone else sick. They eat dead animals and garbage, and will poop all over their legs as a way to keep cool. Yuck!
Attack of the sun
Our sun experiences some extremely powerful solar flares. Watch Cosmic Journeys on the Love Nature app. Not a member? Subscribe now for your first 30 days free!
The peaceful nature of the alpaca
Alpacas are very quiet and peaceful creatures, especially the young.
Destination spotlight: Diving off the Devil's Rock
Located in the Corcovado Bay in Osa, Costa Rica, Caño Island offers an array of water-dwelling wildlife, from white tip sharks and sea turtles to giant oceanic manta rays and dolphins. This abundance of sea life, beautiful beaches and coral beds draw in a number of tourists every year, especially those looking to do some … Continued
Cute fix: Baby gorilla practices pounding his chest
When challenged by a younger or immature gorilla, the dominant male will remind his challenger of who is in charge by making loud screaming noises and pounding his chest. It is a warning sign that if the young gorilla doesn’t back down, he’ll be in for a fight (and will probably lose). But chest-pounding isn’t … Continued
Over 20 mind blowing facts about goats
A member of the Bovidae family, goats have shared a long history with humans. In fact, it is very likely that they were one of the first animals to ever be domesticated by our ancestors, and may perhaps be the first creature ever to be milked by a human. Aside from their unique physical characteristics, … Continued
What do golden lion tamarins eat?
The golden tamarin lion, also known as a golden marmoset, has a diverse diet of fruits, bugs, flowers, bird eggs and some small vertebrae. As foragers, these small monkeys have elongated hands and fingers which help them extract prey hiding in small crevices. Insects only account for about 10 or 15% of their diet, while … Continued
26 facts about the satanic leaf-tailed gecko you may not know
An odd looking creature with an even odder name, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko is a rare lizard species that can only be found on the island of Madagascar. These geckos are noted for their large, flat tail that resembles a leaf. The scientific name of this species, phantasticus, is Latin for “imaginary”, and it was … Continued
These snails are so destructive, they are banned from the US
African land snails can devour an entire head of lettuce in one sitting, so imagine what a bunch of them could do to your crops.
Bear cubs learn to fish
In the ursine life, teaching the young cubs how to fish is a task for mom. However, not every bear becomes quite the skilled fishermen.
Coyote pups learn to be part of the pack
3 coyote pups enjoy spending some quality time with mom and dad, who teach them important lessons about survival and pack mentality.
Cute fix: Wild baby bunny fascinated by 11-year-old yellow Lab
While hanging out in his backyard, David Jackson and his 11-year-old yellow Lab, Meg, encountered a wild baby bunny. The bunny, which Jackson nicknamed Little John Stamos, seemed absolutely fascinated by the presence of the large dog, and fearlessly chases after Meg. In turn, Meg is equally enthusiastic to have found such a tiny playmate. … Continued
Elephants, the vegetarian giants
Their multi-ton frames shake the ground as they roam across the African mesa. Luckily, these massive animals are herbivores and lead mostly solitary, peaceful lives. As these giant non-ruminants graze on shrubs, trees and plants, their nutrient rich droppings fertilize the earth and allow new life to prosper.
What warthogs lack in beauty, they make up for in brains
They may not have everything in the looks department, but warthogs are smart. Though they have tusks, they know flight is better than fight. They also know that aardvarks make the best holes, and will squat in their abandoned dens.
25 fun facts about fennec foxes
Meet the fennec fox: thriving mostly in the Northern part of the Sahara, fennec foxes are nocturnal creatures with giant ears and cream colored fur. They are the smallest member of the canid family, though they have the biggest ears of any other fox. There is much debate over their biological classification: Some say they’re … Continued
