Author name: Becky Britton

Human dating is weird enough, but animal mating and courtship rituals? There’s plenty of weirdness here to rival even your most awkward first date. In the animal kingdom, finding a mate is essential for the survival of a species. However, some animals take their mating rituals to the next level with elaborate displays, dances, and […]

There’s something so strangely compelling about birds, whether we’re talking about chickens, parrots, or raptors. They’re incredible creatures, and when you spend any time watching them, you can see that they really are evolved from dinosaurs. I also find most birds remarkably intelligent and with their own unique personalities. My hens, for example, are all

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Compared to the vast majority of animals, humans are, overall, pretty pathetic in our natural state. We’re not fast, we don’t have claws, our bite force is pretty tame, we have no venom (although I know plenty of folks with venomous tongues!) or any other formidable built-in features.

Imagine a creature so tiny, you can barely see it, yet its sting can cause unimaginable suffering. The Irukandji jellyfish, found in the waters of northern Australia, is one such animal. Its venom triggers a condition known as Irukandji syndrome, a set of symptoms that can be as mysterious as they are terrifying. The Jellyfish

We’re pretty lucky here in the UK that our only venomous snake is the adder. And, while you certainly don’t want to get bitten by one, it’s not usually deadly. But the saw-scaled viper? Yikes! These small but deadly snakes pack a powerful punch. Despite their size, they’re responsible for more human deaths than any

Your skin is a bustling metropolis, teeming with life too small for the naked eye to see. Billions of tiny organisms call your body home, forming a complex ecosystem known as the skin microbiome. While the thought of these miniature tenants might make your skin crawl, many play crucial roles in keeping you healthy. Others,

I’ve always been drawn to the ocean. I feel at peace and at home swimming in the sea or even just walking along the shore. But I have a deep respect for Mother Nature and all of her creatures, including those whose home is the ocean. The ocean is a wondrous place, filled with fascinating

When we think of scary water creatures, our minds often jump to sharks and giant squid lurking in the ocean depths. But freshwater habitats have their own set of bizarre and sometimes terrifying inhabitants. From rivers and lakes to swamps and underground caves, these ecosystems are home to some truly remarkable creatures that seem straight

When we think of dangerous sea creatures, great white sharks often come to mind first. However, the ocean harbors many other creatures that pose an equal or greater threat to humans. From tiny but deadly jellyfish to massive sea mammals, these marine monsters prove that size isn’t everything when it comes to danger in the