Have you ever seen a snake staring at you and questioned whether it ever blinks? Snakes don’t blink at all, it turns out. However, a number of other creatures have evolved to survive without this typical human instinct, so they are not alone. The interesting world of animals that don’t blink will be examined in …
Alright, so this is the problem. You may be wondering if ferrets are better in pairs if you’ve been considering obtaining one or if you already own one. It’s a fairly popular question, and to be honest, I had the same one before learning more about these amusing little animals. Sometimes one ferret just doesn’t …
That being said, geckos consume their own shed, which may startle new gecko owners or, to be honest, anyone who has never had a lizard chilling in their home. Yes, you heard correctly. They’re eating it like a snack one moment, and then they’re peeling off their old skin the next. Why, therefore, do geckos …
Let’s be honest for a moment: have you ever been lying in bed, perhaps reading a creepy mystery or watching a vampire movie, when you wondered, “Wait, what is a group of bats called?” It’s one of those sporadic ideas that just come to you, particularly at Halloween or when you see a bat scuttling …
Can animals experience gender dysphoria like humans do? Explore surprising animal behaviors, scientific insights, and what it all means for our understanding of gender in nature. When people talk about gender dysphoria, they usually mean a human experience when someone feels discomfort or distress because their gender identity doesn’t match their body. But what about …
Alright, let’s be honest for a moment. Did you ever wonder, “Wait… which one of these is this again?” when you saw a gecko, iguana, or chameleon? You’re not by yourself. If you’re not a complete reptile nut (no harm if you are; we adore that for you), the whole chameleon vs. iguana vs. gecko …
A question that has long baffled me is this: why do goats climb mountains? For example, what is actually happening there? Those bizarre pictures of goats lounging on sheer cliffs, seemingly unconcerned as if it were no big deal, are surely familiar to you. It’s also not a haphazard stunt. This is something that goats …
Let’s get right to the point: why is my bearded dragon licking his lips as if he were going to reveal the most exciting tidbit of information in the reptile community? I initially assumed it was simply a strange little trick my beardie performed to make himself look great. But then I became increasingly aware …
A common question that arises when people think of these large animals is: How much fat does a hippo have? Hippos are fascinating creatures and often admired for their size, strength, and distinctive appearance. These massive animals are primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa, where they spend a lot of their time in water. While hippos …
Okay, so here’s the thing—there’s this wild question floating around the internet: are koalas the dumbest animal? And honestly, it kinda feels wrong to even think that about those adorable little fluff balls clinging to trees like sleepy toddlers. But curiosity got the better of me (and probably you too, if you’re reading this), so …