Otters aren't as Cute as you might think
Otters are adorable, but they can display some pretty nasty behaviour.
Humans: The Most Dangerous Animals of All Time
This animal don’t care.
Are Minks Really Serial Killers?
Mink are more than just coats, but do they live up to their folklore reputation of being nature’s serial killers?
Orangutan: King of the Treetops
The orangutan is one of our closest relatives, so why are we pushing them to extinction?
Decorator Crabs: Fashionistas of the Sea
Decorator crabs are the fashionistas of the oceans, and like fashionistas here on land are somehow both beautiful and very creepy looking.
Manta Rays are Flat Sharks
Manta Rays are a fantastical animal, and due to their alien-looking appearance, they are a clear inspiration for a lot of science fiction.
Amphibious Mammals: The Life Aquatic
Sometimes ecosystems change, and currently, several species of terrestrial mammals are turning to a life in the water.
Mosquito: The Ultimate Killer
Mosquitos kill more people than all other animals combined.
The Bumblebee Bat is the World's Smallest Mammal
During WW2, the allies strapped bombs to a bunch of tiny bats – it didn’t go very well.
Eagles: Terror of the Skies
Eagles are the queens of the sky. They may not be the largest flying birds, but none are more powerful and regal.
Mimicry: A World of Imposters
Don’t trust your eyes. These mimics will have you questioning reality.
These Parasites make Real World Zombies
Chest bursting worms, brain-eating fungus, and castrating barnacles: the world of parasites is not great. Everyone say a warm welcome to Jess Keating, who will be co-hosting Second Nature with Danielle. Jess is zoologist-turned author and illustrator who writes all about animals. We’re really excited for her to join the team, and we hope you … Continued
Bioluminescence: How Animals Get Lit
Bioluminescence is the mesmerizing ability of being able to light up, and it’s found in dozens of unrelated species around the world.
Polar Bear: The King in the North
Polar Bears are Arctic apex predators that make home to one of the most inhospitable habitats on the planet.
Bearded Dragon: The King of Chill
Bearded Dragons are quite possibly the most loved animals on the internet. And with those smiles, it’s not hard to see why.
The Lost World of Tree Frogs and Vine Snakes
Deep in the rainforests of Costa Rica, lies a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, but to find them you’ll have to look very closely.
Hummingbirds, Toucans, and Quetzals: The Battle of the Bills
Costa Rica is home an amazing variety of wildlife, but perhaps none are more beautiful than the birds.
Talking Chimp With Jane Goodall
What separates us from our hairy brethren? Check out Roots and Shoots: rootsandshoots.ca
Sloths Move So Slowly That Algae Grows on their Coats
Along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, lies a park filled with a whole host of wildlife; sloths, monkeys, caiman, land crabs and… tourists.
Into Jaguar Territory
Home to one of the most diverse ecosystems of it’s size on the planet, the Osa Peninsula is a bastion for wildlife like no other.
Pink Fairy Armadillos are Pint Sized Tanks
Armadillos are nature’s tanks; if tanks were skittish and very cute.
Did you know that Horseshoe Crab blood is valuable to humans?
American Horseshoe crabs, or Limulus polyphemus, are a species older than the dinosaurs. Reaching up to 60cm in length, with big helmet-like shells and spikey tails, they look like aliens. Did you know their blood is highly valuable to humans? Horseshoe crab blood is worth approximately $60,000 a gallon. What are Horseshoe Crabs? American horseshoe … Continued
The controversial reason Poland is planning a mass slaughter of all its boars
Wild animals facing disease is nothing new, nor is the idea of a human-led mass animal slaughter in order to stop the further spread of such diseases. But this could be the first time that a major national protest has led to a government retracting on such reported plans. Or at least claiming to. Recently … Continued
The only #10YearsChallenge that matters
Over the past several weeks social media feeds have been buzzing with the latest Internet craze: the #2019Challenge, or the #10YearsChallenge as it’s been dubbed. Essentially, people upload a photo of themselves 10 years ago with a side-by-side photo of themselves today to see how much they’ve changed. The “challenge” has sparked some concern, with naysayers … Continued
15 fascinating animal x-rays
Get to know some of the most common creatures in our lives… from the insides out.