Japanese honeybees also use heat as a defence mechanism. When a hornet attacks a hive a group of worker bees generate heat by vibrating their wing muscles, making it too hot for the hornets to handle ...

Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) might be small creatures, but their appetite and effect on their environment are ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...

Although some states may legally endorse it, deer should never be kept as pets, as they require a highly specialized diet and are best left in the wild. While the deer is thought by many to eat mostly ...