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Gorilla gorilla gorilla & the wonderful world of the tautonym

Taxonomy doesn't have to be boring & stuffy ... there's plenty of interesting stuff in there if you know where to look. ... Read More

What if everyone on earth jumped at once?

The popular hypothetical question gets its most comprehensive answer yet. So ... could we make the earth move? Read More

So...just how big is the universe?

This mind-bending [interactive!] infographic has the answer. And if all the science-y bits are just too much to wrap your ... Read More

Is it true you can restrain a croc’s jaws with a rubber band?

A crocodile has some of the strongest jaw muscles in the animal kingdom. Is it really possible to hold such ... Read More

Will a shark drown if it stops moving?

'Keep swimming or die' is a pretty grim motto to live by. So is it really true that sharks drown ... Read More

What’s the weather got to do with the sex of croc offspring?

It's a little chilly out. Does that mean a whole lot of female crocs are about to hatch? Read More

Decoding a grimace: What the heck is flehmen?

When you're filming nature videos in wilds of Africa, you quickly learn a few secrets about the natural world. Take ... Read More