Geographical Overview. The Peak District covers an area of 555 square miles (1,436 square kilometers), most of which is located in Derbyshire. However, the national park also extends along the south ...

When it comes to the most beautiful parts of England, the Yorkshire Dales almost always get a mention. More than 8 million tourists flock to the national park every year and while there’s loads to ...

Sexual dimorphism is a term used to describe the physical differences between the males and females members of any given species. For example, male lions have a mane, whereas females don’t. However, ...

Poison Dart Frogs, like the Dyeing Poison Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius), Sequester Toxins from their DietThe term toxic sequestration is used to describe a process whereby animals will accumulate ...

Toxeus Magnus, a Jumping Spider Species, Mimics the Appearance of Ants When we see insects mimicking ants, it is a phenomenon known as myrmecomorphy, and this can involve other creatures taking on the ...

Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy an item via links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Every ecosystem has its food chain. It’s just part of nature. Those at ...

Banded Sea Kraits (L. colubrina) have a Potent Neurotoxic Venom that can Cause Paralysis and Respiratory Failure in HumansThere are seven genuses of sea snakes, and all of them apart from one, ...

Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy an item via links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. The Arctic tundra is a harsh and unforgiving environment, with long, dark ...

Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy an item via links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. We know that many plants rely on light from the sun for energy. But some ...

I spend a lot of time looking at the life of honey bees; I find them a fascinating species, and one thing I have learned about them is that they’re essential pollinators.I’m not just talking about the ...

Can you milk a bird? Apparently so if it’s a pigeon or a dove. But it’s not the same kind of milk produced by mammals. It’s called crop milk which is a nutritious substance containing fats (32%), ...

Wildlife & Nature Reserves. Durlston Country Park: This is a top rated location that gives you the chance to observe the beautiful landscape and incredible wildlife of the Jurassic Coast. What’s more, ...