Trees aren’t genetically programmed to die. They die because something like a fire ripped through their environment, they fall over, or they’re destroyed by lightning. Trees continually grow until they die. Each year, a ring is made in a tree, making it possible for humans to track their age. Age estimations can also be made based on the girth of…

Living life as a blob isn’t easy! Blobfish don’t have any natural predators. But they still have to survive in their deep-sea environment. These well-evolved blobs may be able to sense pressure changes and adjust their form to remain comfortable. Isn’t that amazing? There’s no doubt about it; blobfish are among nature’s most resilient creatures. It’s not just their unique…

The rattlesnake is equipped with highly potent venom that can easily take down a human being, while the coyote is one of the most agile and highly intelligent members of the Canidae family. Thanks to how widely spread the two species are throughout the American continent, it is very likely that a coyote will come across a rattlesnake – or…

The Netherlands is a beautiful country with an interesting flag and a long and deep history. The people living in this country are called the Dutch. Interesting fact, dutch men are the world’s tallest people. The country also offers lots of beautiful sights to see with miles and miles of safe bike lanes. Did you know Netherland’s flag has changed…

Flags are a country’s way of showing its identity, especially in a crowd of other countries. It is also an easy way for citizens of the said country to feel more patriotic seeing their country’s flag in another country or out in public. Also, when a nation flies another nation’s flag in public, it means the two nations have signed…

Although they might not look like it because of their snake-like appearance, eels are actually fishes. These creatures are ray-finned fish belonging to the order Anguilliformes, consisting of eight suborders, 19 families, 111 genera, and about 800 species. The term “eel” refers to fish such as electric eels, wolf eels, lampreys, and morays along with other true eels.  Regardless of…

Reindeer are a type of deer that evolved to endure harsh winters with freezing climates. An example of this is that they are the only deer species that have hair completely covering their nose. This helps warm incoming cold air before entering the lungs. Reindeer also travel, feed, and rest together in the wild, sometimes forming super-herds of up to…

The most popular mammals are elephants, monkeys, and humans. These animals have similar physical characteristics, such as body hair, mammary glands in females, and three bones in the ear. The most shocking addition to the mammal roster is the gigantic ocean-dwelling whale.  While mammals grow to enormous sizes, much like their ocean counterparts, some species have long lifespans. Listed below…

Also known as the Mexican Walking Fish, Axolotls are a species of aquatic neotenic salamander that have incredible regenerative abilities. Their translucent, almost alien looking bodies hide some remarkable secrets that scientists are always trying to unlock. While these incredible amphibians grow old, like peter pan they never really grow up. What do we mean by this? Well let’s take…

While deer species aren’t known for their seasonal migrations, they are famous for their big appetites. Deer love food and will go to great lengths to eat their preferred meals. Anyone who lives near deer and has hostas planted in their backyard knows this.  Reindeer, in particular, move around a lot. In fact, they’re one of the world’s greatest migrators.…