The 'vantafish' that absorbs nearly all light that hits it
This fish is black and it's proud!
Tag: Animals
This is the tag page for articles about animals. Here, you will read about animal-related articles, including hippos and killer hornets.
Study shows alligators can regrow their tails
Researchers hope their findings will help lead to discoveries of new approaches to repairing injuries and treating diseases in alligators.
Daughters, milking cows, and etymological debates
Is the English word for daughter related to a Sanskrit word meaning "one who milks"? Yes, no, and maybe is the answer.
Over It
Sometimes you've just had enough of absolutely everything. And sometimes you're a pigeon on a roof when you feel it.
Dwindling animal populations as dot density images
As species numbers decline, a Redditor created some dot density images to highlight the regression.
The emerald cockroach wasp: a true parasite
The emerald cockroach might sound intriguing and it is... if you like parasitic reproduction.
The origins of the "black sheep"
Why does "black sheep" suggest negative connotations? And does it have anything to do with the sale of black wool? Grammarphobia gave a lengthy answer.
Stingless bees make healthy honey
According to scientists from Malaysia and Australia, honey made by stingless bees contains sugar with "many health benefits".
Are Pablo Escobar's hippos good for Colombia's ecosystem?
Pablo Escobar's hippos and their offspring are either natural saviours or invasive villains in Colombia. The debate continues.
Animals on the London Underground
The London Underground is one of 4 major secret zoos but not in the way you think...
The rise of the murder hornets
A murder hornet could ruin bee colonies in the US where there have been 4 sightings this year. But how dangerous are Asian great hornets actually?
Pets wore masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
Cats and dogs donned masks during the flu pandemic of 1918. But how different was it for pets back then compared to the current COVID-19 pandemic?
10 hippos from cartoons, literature, and other media
They're not as famous as elephants but hippos have a rich history in the arts.
The UN reports a million species are close to extinction
Humans suck for many reasons but species extinction is one of the biggest.
Pussy and Her Language - A Pamphlet For Cats
A book about cats and how they talk. What's not to like?