Author name: Katy Willis

When we think of large primates, our minds often wander to the jungles of Africa and Asia. These continents are home to some of the most impressive and sizeable members of the primate family. From the mighty gorillas of the misty mountains to the intelligent orangutans swinging through the rainforest canopy, Old World primates come […]

While we Brits might be familiar with the cheeky macaques of Gibraltar, the Americas host a dazzling array of tiny primates that would fit in the palm of your hand. These pint-sized creatures, known as New World monkeys, inhabit the lush forests from Mexico to Argentina. Despite their small stature, these miniature marvels have adapted

Africa’s skies are home to some of the world’s most impressive avian giants. From the towering ostrich to the powerful martial eagle, these birds are awe-inspiring creatures. While we might be familiar with the pigeons and sparrows that frequent our British gardens, the scale and majesty of Africa’s largest birds are something else entirely. These

We all know that bats feast on flying insects like mosquitoes and moths, but what eats bats? It’s one of those odd things you just don’t really think about. With their ability to navigate in darkness and their swift, agile flight, one might think they’d be safe from predators. However, nature has a way of

Cone snails might look like harmless, beautiful shells you’d find on a beach holiday, but these marine molluscs are far from ordinary. Hidden beneath their attractive exterior lies a creature with remarkable abilities and deadly potential. While they’re not common in British waters, cone snails pose deadly and painful threats in other parts of the

Bats, those mysterious creatures of the night, freak so many people out, and I really don’t understand why. They’re not creepy or slimy or human-aggressive. Bats are really interesting and are so important in terms of controlling pests like mosquitoes and acting as pollinators. From their upside-down sleeping habits to their incredible echolocation abilities, these flying mammals

We all know that aardvarks eat ants, but what eats aardvarks? Aardvarks, those peculiar pig-nosed creatures of the African savanna, might seem like unlikely prey. With their tough skin and powerful claws, they’re well-equipped to defend themselves. However, in the wild, every animal has its predators. From big cats to reptiles, several species hunt these

Caterpillars might seem like harmless, plump little creatures munching away on leaves, but in the wild, they’re a tasty snack for many predators. And honestly, they’re not that harmless. They devour my cabbage and broccoli plants given half a chance. And some varieties are harmful to humans and other animals. These soft-bodied insects are packed