One of the loudest creatures on Earth is a 2cm-long shrimp. The deadliest creature is a mosquito. Garden snails have around 14,000 teeth. Otters hold hands while sleeping to keep from drifting apart. Some jellyfish are immortal.
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The Pando is actually a single organism in Utah, composed of more than 47,000 stems connected by a vast root system. It spans roughly 108 acres. Meanwhile, the average human stands at 5 feet and 7 inches. DNA, the genetic instructions for life, stands at a height of 3.5 nanometers.
The overall winner was “Ghost Town Visitor" by South African photographer Wim van den Heever, which depicts an extremely rare brown hyena visiting an abandoned mining building in Kolmanskop, Namibia. Other amazing shots include "Orphan Of The Road," showing a longhorn beetle observing large machinery, and "Survival Purse," featuring the egg case of a swell shark.
You may have already heard that cheetahs are the fastest animals on land, but did you know that Savannah elephants are the strongest? This page on the World Wildlife Fund's UK website features a diverse range of articles on mammals, underwater creatures, birds, reptiles, insects, and landscapes. Discover captivating information about Earth and the creatures you share it with.
Similar to dragons or Bigfoot, the okapi was once believed to be a mythical animal, known colloquially as an "African unicorn." Its confusing features include zebra-like legs on a donkey-esque body with a giraffe-like head. However, this animal is both real and quite cute.
Scientists have captured and curated this collection of species-specific recordings, helping us gain a deeper understanding of underwater ecosystems. Uncover their sounds, which include a lot of thumps, burps, and grunts.
For just over five years, killer whales have been ramming (and occasionally sinking) expensive yachts, sailboats, and fishing boats in waters near European coasts. Scientists believe these incidents are the result of play rather than aggressive attacks.
Napping frog princes, annoying lion husbands, and kung fu sea eagles are just some of the charming shots you'll find among the finalists for the award.
Turritopsis dohrnii are a type of jellyfish that can revert back to a juvenile stage after reaching sexual maturity, theoretically allowing it to stay alive for good. But that's a tough sell in a world full of predators. See this list of some of the longest-living species on Earth.
In almost every way, the Demilitarized Zone is a depressing place, a testament to man’s inability to make peace. One surprising upside: keeping people away has allowed nature to thrive. Recently released images offer a 360-degree view of some of the hundreds of endangered species making a comeback in the DMZ, including white-naped cranes, mountain goats, musk deer and golden eagles.
Jumping spiders have become hugely popular pets, especially amongst women, and they can cost up to $100. Some get them in an attempt to overcome their fear of spiders, while others just find them adorable. The practice has led many people to appreciate the complexity of the animal that some would consider a pest.