Have you ever heard of a bird that smells like cow dung? Yes, that’s the hoatzin, also, quite fairly, known as the stinkbird. Smelling like that is not the only unusual thing about this bird though. There are other unusual and interesting things about this beautiful tropical bird, which you will learn about in this…
Since life originated on Earth, numerous species of living organisms have vanished, and many will continue to. When a species completely disappears like that, it’s called extinction. It happens due to natural reasons too, but human activity has sped up the process so much, with terrible consequences. In this post, you will get to know…
Imagine a plant that doesn’t have the usual structure of a plant, with leaves and stems, bears the world’s largest flower, which smells like rotting flesh, and is entirely parasitic. Weird, isn’t it? But such a plant does exist, and it’s known scientifically as Rafflesia arnoldii. In this post, I will accompany you to take…
What’s the rarest wild cat in the world? Considering the number of individuals currently remaining in the wild, it’s the Amur leopard, a leopard subspecies. In this post, I will share insights about this rare wild cat, including its unique adaptations, behaviors, and the threats it faces. The Amur Leopard Let’s learn some basic things…
Do you know what a trophic Cascade is? A trophic Cascade is where a population change of one species affects others on the food web and causes significant ecological impacts. Understanding trophic cascades is essential for learning how ecosystems function. In this article, I will explain what trophic cascades are, how they work, and provide…
The Atacama Desert, considered the driest non-polar desert in the world, is a natural wonder that attracts travelers, scientists, and adventurers. Located in northern Chile, it’s not just a barren landscape of sand and rock, but a rich ecosystem with unique plants and animals, beautiful night skies, and a climate that is both harsh and…
Any avid nature enthusiast knows the crucial role bees play in Earth’s biosphere. They are some of the most fascinating and important insects on the planet, and one of their most intriguing behaviors is the waggle dance. In this post, we are going to look into this complex form of bee communication that has always…
The White Baneberry, scientifically known as Actaea pachypoda, is a plant that is both beautiful and dangerous. Also known as Doll’s Eyes due to its striking and somewhat creepy-looking fruit, this plant plays an important role in the ecosystems of its native range and is also popular as an ornamental garden plant. In this article,…
Have you ever wondered how ecologists monitor the health and stability of ecosystems? In this post, I’m going to tell you about one of the most effective tools they use for that purpose, something called an “indicator species.” I’ll delve into what indicator species are, why they are crucial, and provide some interesting examples. What…
Imagine a crab so huge that it weighs a little over 4 kilos and its legs spanning up to a meter in width. It sounds like a monstrous alien from a sci-fi movie, right? But such a creature does exist, and it’s known as the coconut crab, robber crab, or palm thief, and scientifically named…