Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity. We know of around 1.5 million named and described species of animals in the world today. Scientists […]
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Did you know that snails and slugs use different gaits to move on different surfaces?
I often battle slugs and snails, because they eat the vegetables in my garden. However, recently I decided to take a closer look at them, […]
Read moreDid you know that adoption also occurs in animals?
Adoption – that is, the exclusive care for someone else’s offspring (especially after the mother’s death) – occurs in many mammals, such as chimpanzees, dolphins, […]
Read moreDid you know that domestic cats… ?
This time I will give some information about the behavior of domestic cats that I think is interesting and less widely known. I’ll describe the […]
Read moreDid you know that wild mice that live near people are better at solving problems?
Human activity is transforming the environment so much that many animal species are losing their place to live. But there are also a minority of […]
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Rats in action 2 / Szczury w akcji 2
After a handful of attempts (for video of the first trials see here) my rats figured out how to open my LEGO puzzle boxes. It […]
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Did you know how smart chickens are?
When I was a child, I often went to visit my grandmother in the countryside. She had a small flock of chickens that freely roamed […]
Read moreDid you know that rats’ tails feel nice?
Many people are creeped out by rats’ tails. They think that they are grose and hairless. The former may be a matter of taste, but […]
Read moreDid you know that bumblebees give up sleep to care for their siblings?
I still remember months of sleep deprivation after my children were born. In the evenings my husband would take care of them and I would […]
Read moreDid you know that wolves can’t make puppy eyes?
Even if you have never had a dog you’ve probably seen one make an expression like the one in the photo above. Dogs can raise […]
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