The New Forest is a beautiful area in the south of England, stretching over 70,000 acres. Labelled a ‘Site of Specific Scientific Interest’, it’s a protected area of heathland and forest with diverse and rare wildlife. Locals and tourists alike flock to this beautiful region every year there isn’t a global pandemic, drawn by the …
Previously on this site we’ve learned all about the Immortal Jellyfish, a creature that’s developed a way to regenerate itself in order to live eternally. We’re going to be continuing this examination of some of nature’s most interesting specimens today by taking a look at Tardigrades, also known as Moss Piglets or Water Bears. With …
I like to think that I have a fairly good understanding of basic biology. I studied it for years, almost taking a course in it at university. Even to this day, wildlife documentaries remain one of my favourite things to watch. Through the lens of incredible camera operators, probably narrated by the national treasure that …
Evolution is a miraculous thing, and has created natural wonders far more impressive than anything we as humanity have managed to create ourselves. I recently wrote an article about how a tiny jellyfish has become immortal, but the natural world has evolved so many more extraordinary characteristics during the approximate 3.5 billion years that life …
How the simplest creature hit the evolutionary jackpot.