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A team of robotics experts analysed this animal's huge, iconic body part " here's why
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (254+ words) Recent studies of the skin and structure of an elephant's trunk are revealing valuable insights for grasping and tactile sensing in the future of robotics Daryl & Sharna Balfour/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images An elephant's trunk is an extraordinary tool that…...
"Their pincer-like mouth parts inject a venom that paralyses and liquifies their hapless victims." 10 gruesome animals that liquidise their prey before eating
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (904+ words) Nature harbours a chilling arsenal of predators that don't just kill their prey " they dissolve it. These eight grisly creatures turn bodies into broth, transforming their victims into a macabre meal they can simply sip and swallow. Animals that pre-digest…...
As long as a Honda Civic, this animal's torpedo-shaped body and powerful tail propel it to a blistering 70 kmh " or even more. ..
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (143+ words) The fastest shark in the world is the shortfin mako, capable of reaching speeds of more than 70km per hour (43 mph). Known as the peregrine of the sea, its predilection for swift swimming is a result of its torpedo-shaped body and…...
Australia's earless dragon is so rare it was thought extinct, until two ecologists got an unexpected surprise. ..
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (222+ words) A Critically Endangered reptile known only to occur in the grasslands around Melbourne has been spotted for the first time in more than 50 years Deep within the grasslands west of Melbourne, Australia, a population of Victorian grassland earless dragons has…...
The Natural History GCSE is happening!" TV wildlife adventurer on the new UK qualification
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (585+ words) The Natural History GCSE will focus on wildlife, the impact of humans on the'natural world and biodiversity, plus fieldwork research The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, with many species and habitats under increasing pressure....
The biggest claw on Earth is an enormous 20cm long and shaped like a scythe. What it's used for may surprise you
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (200+ words) Bears and tigers have huge claws " but this animal's are far longer. It is generally known that animals such as bears, tigers and sloths have exceptionally long claws. But the creature that holds the world record might surprise you. While…...
"Hippos and crocodiles have been known to capsize boats and kill the occupants. .." 10 most dangerous, deadliest swamps on the planet
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1737+ words) They may look calm, even beautiful "but some of the world's swamps are among the most dangerous places in the world, from snake-infested wetlands to disease-ridden marshes Marshes, mires, swamps, wetlands, bogs, fens; there are many words for the intriguing…...
This tiny, brave carnivore battles rival groups. Now researchers have discovered something astonishing about their defences
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (360+ words) These amazing animals adjust their behaviour according to how much threat their rival group might be When you're a little creature in the animal kingdom, you need to be constantly on the lookout for danger. But researchers have discovered that…...
This tiny, brave carnivore battles rival groups. Now researchers have discovered something astonishing about their defences | Discover Wildlife
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (360+ words) These amazing animals adjust their behaviour according to how much threat their rival group might be When you're a little creature in the animal kingdom, you need to be constantly on the lookout for danger. But researchers have discovered that…...
This extraordinary forest below the waves is the only one of its kind " and it's home to one of the fastest-growing organisms on Earth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) Stretching along South Africa's rugged coastline lies one of the planet's most extraordinary yet little-known ecosystems: the Great African Sea Forest Found in the cool, nutrient-rich waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans off the coast of Cape Town in…...