Was the T-Rex Feathered?
We all know that the magnificent 68-million-year-old T-Rex was one of the most ruthless predators on the Cretaceous block. What you may not know is that this colossal carnivorous beast may have been covered in a luxurious layer of fluffy feathers.
Are mink's really serial killers?
Mink are more than just coats, but do they live up to their folklore reputation of being nature’s serial killers?
Raccoon's secret superpower
In Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket Racoon can shoot, talk and boss around a talking tree. He also shares a secret superpower with the rest of the raccoon species.
Hyenas Give Birth through a Pseudo Penis
Hyenas are one of the most fatally aggressive creatures on the face of the earth, and their society puts females on top.
The Amazing World of Ants
The Ants in Ant-Man are more interesting than the hero himself.
The Origin of the Kraken
The animal that inspired legend, the Giant Squid, is one of the last modern day mysteries.
Red Pandas are Dangerously Cute
Red Pandas are not pandas, and they’re so cute that their population has been decimated by people trapping them and taking them out of their natural habitat.
Russian experiments make pet foxes
Thanks to science, you can finally have the foxy pet you’ve always wanted.
Exploding Pigeons were almost the future of warfare
From delivering messages for Genghis Khan to acting as a guidance system for missiles, here is the secret history of the pigeon.
The War on Goats
We’re back! Goats are fascinating – they are fantastic climbers, have human like screams and in 1997 we declared war on them.
The secret history of the rabbit
From pregnancy tests to witchcraft to world domination – here is the nature of the rabbit.
The Amazing World of Bees
Without the honeybee, a third of the world’s crops would disappear… So why are we killing our buzzing buddies?
Reindeer are Ridiculously Cute
We all know the story about Santa’s famous, annual sleigh ride around the globe, and that he’s powered by 8 tiny reindeer (9 if you count Rudolph). But mostly everything we’ve been told about those reindeer has been false (and we’re not even talking about the fact that reindeer can’t fly). Danielle Dufault explores the … Continued
Are gorillas anything like Donkey Kong?
In video games, Donkey Kong is a giant barrel-throwing ape who enjoys munching on bananas and hanging out with his hat-wearing monkey friend, Diddy. But do real Gorillas love any of the same things?
Top 5 Spookiest Animals
From the masters of camouflage that lurk in the shadows to the most poisonous species known to man, our world is full of strange and mysterious creatures. As All Hallows’ Eve is right around the corner, Animalogic host Danielle Dufault counts down the 5 creepiest critters that are sure to send shivers down your spine. … Continued
Is a crow smarter than a fifth grader?
Member’s of the corvid family, crows can solve complex puzzles, have excellent memories, and have been known to conspire with one another. Some studies have even suggested that they’re as intellectually advanced as human children.
Dolphins with Guns on Their Heads
Dolphins are so smart that they can call each other by name. The military in the Ukraine is taking advantage of their advanced cognitive abilities by strapping guns to their heads and training them as underwater assassins.
Wolf? Fox? Deer? The maned wolf is not any of those things
The maned wolf is a very odd creature: It resembles a cross between a wolf and a fox, with the long legs of a deer. However, it is not closely related to other canines, and sits in its own genus called Chrysocyon. They are all members of the canid family of which the maned wolf … Continued
Rhinos are Unicorns, but their Horns aren’t Magic
A 100 years ago there were 500,000 rhinoceroses in the world, by 1970 there were 70,000, today there is 29,000. To save them, we’re trying everything from rhino-horn-poison to rhino-defense-rangers to airlifting the rhinos to safer locations. The rhinoceros is an incredible creature. With such a fierce frame and sharp horn, you would think that … Continued
Welcome to the mind-blowing world of sea slugs
On land, slugs get a bad reputation: They’re slimy, ugly and they lack an adorable shell like their snail counterparts. Under the sea, however, slugs come in a multitude of beautiful colors and shapes. Take the species of nudibranch known as Doriprismatica atromarginata, for instance: It has a beautiful frilly mantle which appears to wave … Continued
Is it a possum or an opossum? What's the difference?
If you live in North America, and you happen to see one of these running around: That, my friends, would be an opossum. The possum, however, is a small tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia, New Guinea and Sulawesi, and the look more like this: While they both hail from different parts of the world, both … Continued
Tree Kangaroo: The Living Plush Toy
The Tree Kangaroo, or Boongarry, as the locals call them, looks like a monkey mixed with sloth mixed with a bear, but it’s neither sloth nor monkey nor bear. I think it’s safe to say, they’re anything but normal. While they have an appearance more akin to a monkey or sloth, the tree kangaroo is … Continued
This Cassowary Can Kill You
These are not the killers you’re looking for.
Ants are the ultimate global conquerors
There are over an estimated 22,000 different species of ants roaming our planet today. They’ve been roaming our planet since about 110 to 130 million years ago, when they evolved from a wasp-like ancestor. And they appear on just about every single landmass on the planet, except the Arctic, a few isolated islands and Antarctica … Continued
20 facts about dolphins you may not have known
Did you know that killer whales are not actually whales? They are members of the dolphin family, and just so happen to be the largest member of said group. Orcas find themselves in good company, as dolphins are incredibly smart. In fact, they have the largest brain to body mass ratio of any other animal … Continued