7 Nov
Murmurations, flamboyances & other animal congregations
A (pretty magical) video of a swirling murmuration of starlings has got us thinking about other curious and unusual animal collective nouns.
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1 Nov
Would you like some sauce with that? Meet the spaghetti worm!
Halloween has come and gone, but it seems the creepy creatures are staying put for a while. Like the tentacled spaghetti worm.
25 Oct
Deep-sea discovery: Single-celled giant filmed at extreme depths
Natural discoveries (especially those that regularly surface from the great and mysterious pits of the deep sea) are like magnets for our attention. The latest fascinating animals to emerge are giant xenophyophores – although we use “giant” in a very relative sense of the word!
20 Oct
Cute to the power of 8: Tiny thumb-sized octopus
Each time we dip into our video archive, something fascinating pops up: unusual animal behaviours, strange creatures, amazing environments … the list goes on. The latest gem we’ve dug up features a tiny common octopus going about its business in the waters off South Africa’s western coast. The body of this juvenile is about the [...]
18 Oct
5 strange (and surprising) animal vocalisations
From mind-boggling mimicry to mating songs from the murky depths, the world of animal vocalisations is a strange and fascinating place.
13 Oct
VIDEO: Eagle owl swoops towards camera in slow motion
It’s easy to appreciate the avian magnificence of the eagle owl when the massive bird is advancing towards you in tantalizing slow motion!
12 Oct
Shell-shocked: Young lions play with tortoise
We’ve posted some great images of playful lion cubs on the blog before – remember the fun and games with a scaly pangolin? And it seems young lions have a soft spot for unattainable, armoured playthings – check out their latest entertainment!
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