The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest cetacean on the planet. While some have claimed that there were ...
Before scientists shed light on what they were, teeth that washed up on ocean shores were often mistaken for dragon teeth. It ...
In the ocean, different animals have their own unique self-defence strategies to help them survive predators. Some, like ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...
Blue whales don’t just hold the title for the biggest animal on the planet today. The truth is that they’re […] ...
Scientists have celebrated a surprising discovery about pterosaurs - the largest flying animals to have ever lived. The ancient reptiles were once tiny tree-climbers but, over time, evolved to have ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...