Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a frog?
The 3 key adaptations of a frog, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a quiz…
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Tropical forests
Meet the animals of tropical forests and read what we know about how they live there.
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Articles
Life cycle & reproduction
The life cycle of a frog: the 4 stages from egg to adult (with diagram)
A frog's life cycle has four main stages: egg (frogspawn), tadpole, froglet and adult frog. Some books count three or…
Strength & bite force
How Strong Is A Praying Mantis – Unraveling the Secrets of Nature’s Powerful Predator
Have you ever come across a peculiar-looking insect with folded forelimbs, large eyes, and a head that swivels like something…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a poison dart frog?
The 3 key adaptations of a poison dart frog, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths,…
Records & rankings
The Biggest Spider in the World: Heaviest vs Widest Legs
The heaviest spider is the Goliath birdeater, at up to about 175 g. The widest legs may belong to the…
Anatomy & appearance
Are Komodo Dragons Venomous – Can a Komodo Dragon kill a human
Komodo dragons are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. With their massive size and unique appearance, they have…
Comparisons
How strong are orangutans?
An adult male orangutan weighs 77–100 kg and can hang and climb all day on arms longer than a person…
Size & weight
Finger monkey full grown: how big is a pygmy marmoset?
An adult finger monkey, or pygmy marmoset, has a 12–16 cm body, a longer tail and weighs 85–140 g. Scientists…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of an elephant?
Elephants survive with a trunk of about 150,000 muscle bundles, heat-shedding ears, cushioned tiptoe feet, six sets of molars and…
Life cycle & reproduction
How long is an elephant pregnant for?
Elephants are pregnant for about 18 to 22 months, with a measured average of about 640 days. It is the…
Conservation & population
Are Bengal tigers endangered?
Bengal tigers are Endangered (IUCN 2022), not critically endangered. India, Nepal and Bangladesh have all counted more tigers in their…
Comparisons
How strong are gorillas, and how do they compare with humans?
Gorillas are the heaviest apes and far stronger than people, but no scientist has measured a gorilla's lift, pull, punch…