The elephant trade in Southeast Asia: a slippery slope with sanctuaries
Asian Elephants These gentle giants are smaller than their African counterparts, with smaller ears and only one finger on their trunk instead of two. Raised in matriarchal herds, elephants are highly social and extremely intelligent. At the beginning of the 20th century, the population of Asian Elephants stood at approximately 100,000. Today that number is … Continued
Wasps: the literal worst
Wasps are the worst thing about the end of summer, yet it turns out that they might just actually be my new favourite animal. Check out Curiosity Stream and get your first 30 days free with the promo code ‘Animalogic’
The North Pole was once home to crocodiles
In December 1908, explorer Ernest Shackleton was shocked to discover evidence of palm trees frozen in the glacial ice of Antarctica. Baffled scientists explained this unlikely finding through the theory of continental drift, but something didn’t add up. The fossilized wood that Shackleton discovered dated only 250 years ago. By that time the continents were … Continued
The creative and cruel blood sport of fox tossing
For the sake of entertainment, animals have been subjected to human cruelty for a very long time. The Romans imported exotic beasts like lions and elephants for gladiatorial displays in the Circus Maximus. Bear baiting was popular in England up until the 18th century, involving a bear chained to a post and forced to defend … Continued
Not a Deer, Wolf or Fox, the Maned Wolf is Fascinating
The Maned Wolf of South America looks like someone stitched together a deer, wolf and fox- it is certainly more than the sum of its parts.
Fossa: the King of Madagascar
Not a cat, not a monkey, not a ferret, Madagascar’s Fossa is a mysterious wonder. If you’d like to support us on Patreon, it would be greatly appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/animalogic
Vipers: nature’s most dangerous noodles
Vipers are the epitome of evolutionary warfare.
Feather stars are the most mesmerizing creatures in the ocean
This is a Feather Star, a graceful and elegant master of regeneration that takes the crown for the most mesmerizing creature in the ocean.
The Beautiful and Deadly Mantis Shrimp
Mantis Shrimp are amazing. Their punches move 45 miles per hour, strike with 200 pounds of force and create a cavitation bubble on impact that when collapses emits a burst of heat hotter than the surface of the sun.
Frill-Necked Lizards are straight out of Jurassic Park
If there’s anything on the planet that looks like it’s straight out of Jurassic park, it’s the frilled neck lizard. Check out Skillshare and get your first 2 months free: http://skl.sh/animalogic
Mola Mola: behemoths of the deep
This is a Mola Mola, behemoths of the sea, that despite their prehistoric looking size, are actually one of the youngest species of fish in the world.
Tarsiers: Creepy Little Ninjas
The Tarsier looks like a little teddy bear who’s seen way too much – and with those giant eyes, they definitely have.
Stargazers: Nightmares of the ocean floor
Meet the Stargazer, the electric, venomous, monster of the sea, and new addition to my nightmares.
Can a Bonobo Beat you at Pac-Man?
Bonobos are incredibly smart. They can build fires, cook meals, are sex positive and can even get pretty far in Pac-Man.
Cuttlefish use Hypnosis to Hunt
Cuttlefish are the disco parties of the sea, but not a party you’d ever want to attend, you know, because of all the death. Check out Brilliant (and get 20% off) here: https://brilliant.org/animalogic/
Why are sloths so slow?
Sloths move so slowly that they are able to support entire ecosystems in their fur. Also, they only poop once a week.
Leopards are masters of stealth
Leopards are the world’s most versatile and stealthiest hunters. They have the largest range of all the big cats, yet despite this, they are disappearing from this planet a little quicker every year.
Wolverines Are the Honey Badgers of the North
Sharp claws. Sharp teeth. Bad attitude. Move over Honey Badger, there’s a new badass in town.
Everything about the platypus is weird
The platypus looks like a science experiment gone wrong, but in reality, it’s much cooler than the Pokemon it inspired.
Komodo Dragon: The Ultimate Apex Predator
They can’t breathe fire but their venomous bite will leave you dead in your tracks.
Is this opossum dead?
Opossums can play dead really, really well. Trust me. It’s science.
Swans mourn their dead
The story of the misunderstood royal giants of water fowl, the swan.
Africa's deadliest poop sprinkler
Hippos are not cute. They are Africa’s deadliest killer. They also like to spray their poop like a sprinkler.
Grizzly Bears: Behemoths of the North
Grizzly bears are a confusing, awe inspiring species that plug their butts during hibernation. You asked for it.
The Explosive Sex Life of The Duck
Ducks are waging an evolutionary war of the sexes.
Can Scorpions Help Fight Cancer?
Scorpion venom can be lethal, but did you know that it may hold the cure for cancer?