
The Key to Life: Evolution of Fungi
Fungi are one of the most interesting living beings found on our planet. They predate man by hundreds of millions of years and are extremely important to the environment, but they...
Fungi are one of the most interesting living beings found on our planet. They predate man by hundreds of millions of years and are extremely important to the environment, but they...
Midway between South America and Africa is the island of St. Helena, one of the most remote and isolated places on the planet. It sits in the South Atlantic Ocean, almost 800 meters...
This feature delves into the social behavior of the apes, the closest animal counterparts to humans. It highlights the evolution of the species and how they compare to human...
Dolphins are considered among the most intelligent animals in the world, some say second to humans and smarter than primates. These small cetaceans live in complex, cultured societies, have highly developed communication...
It is a common phrase that dogs are man's best friends. There is a reason the saying has endured for generations. Dogs are one of the most commonly kept domestic animals. They can be...
We are taught that we only have five senses, the sense of touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. All five help us navigate and give meaning to everything that happens in the world around us. However, we use more than five...
One hardly thinks about the root systems behind the massive trees, the beautiful plants we see growing and the crops and vegetables we consume on a day to day basis. However, plant roots are very significant to the survival and...
The snub-nosed golden monkey is a primate that lives in the seasonal forests of Central China. We get a view of the thriving ecosystem and biological diversity of the forest and how the monkeys interact within their habitat. It...
When we hear the word "fungi", - it's not surprising to think of unpleasant images like wood rot, spoiled food, and even athlete's foot! Fungi might be "strange", but they are unique organisms vital to the planet's development....
Orcas - also called killer whales - are majestic members of the dolphin family and are some of the most intelligent animals on Earth. With the second-largest brain size of any marine mammal and their impressive behavioral,...
In the late 1840s, a British naturalist named Henry Walter Bates set out on an 11-year expedition into the Amazon jungle. When he returned to England in 1859, he had a collection of over 14,000 rare and new species of insects,...
In northeastern Botswana, you'll find the Mombo safari, located in the Savute, a vast, dry grassland inside the Chobe National Park. It is a well-known spot where large lion prides reign supreme over buffalo, elephant and...
In this feature we get a unique glimpse of the grit it takes for mountain animals to survive in desolate and unforgiving circumstances. We are brought on a journey that takes us to the mountains of different countries to see...
For many boating enthusiasts, the ocean represents a sanctuary where they can find an inner peace that everyday life does not afford them. For a select few, that sanctuary can become a nightmare. 76 Days Adrift tells the story...