Biology

The beginning of life is inextricably tied to the death and decay of another in the life of a fly. The family of flies is an extended one, over 250,000 species and sub-species are a part of the order of…
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Different varieties of kangaroos have different eating habits, although all are strict herbivores, which mean their diet consists mainly of grasses. The three main types of kangaroo: Eastern grey kangaroo estimate population in 1996 was 10’000’000, Red kangaroo estimate population…
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Why morphing Into an animal is impossible: What is the main difference between humans and animals? Our DNA is very much similar to that of a chimpanzee, but it is not enough to call it a real difference. The main…
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There are 18 species of penguins, all living in the Southern Hemisphere and all adapted to their particular conditions, habitats and lifestyles. The differences between them are small, size and colour patterns being the most significant. They are all recognisable…
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The question of whether nature or nurture has more to do with determining behavior in humans and animals is, and has been for a long time, a matter of some controversy. I personally believe that nature and nurture play equal…
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The eminent behaviorist Dr. Ian Dunbar said, “Once genetics has done its thing, all you have left is training.” This simple statement neatly expresses the difference between nature and nurture. Genetic predispositions certainly exist but, factors and experiences in an…
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Butterflies, Lepidoptera, undergo complete metamorphosis. They begin as eggs, hatch into caterpillars, then hang in chrysalises and transform into the adult stage, the imago. A caterpillar is utterly different from an adult. It eats different food, inhabits a different niche,…
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Animal behavior – normal and abnormal – is a hot topic, and while many of us believe we understand why animals do what they do, in reality, many of us do not. However, if you want to learn more, there…
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How will climate change affect penguins and their habitats? We have known since the 1980’s that the Emperor penguin population has been decreasing, but at that time didn’t have the technology to understand why. Due to all the technological advancements…
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Little but BIG! Today’s animal belongs to the largest class of animals in the world. That means there are more of these than any other animal. Just imagine you are one of these creatures for a minute. If you are…
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