Mammals

The Camel: The Adapted Ship Of The Desert

Cranky, cantankerous and ill-tempered are some of the words associated with the workhorse of the arid lands. While all of this is true there is much more to the camel than just these few, negative connotations. The camel can be considered the world’s most successful species when it comes to adaptation. It has managed to

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The Tiger: Camouflaged King Of The Jungle

Animals

The burning midday Sun is trying its utmost to upset the residents of the forest. Its sweltering heat appears to be causing the air to sweat. A faint flicker of light and a massive creature slinks out of the shadows as its claws and eyes lock on its target. The most powerful of all the

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The Lion: King Of The Savannah

Animals

A man wisely cowers in the undergrowth on a sultry, but rapidly cooling, evening deep in the heart of Tanzania’s savannah. He hears the cracking of the long grass, and is immediately hit in the pit of his stomach by a hellish sound that reverberates throughout his body. Fortunately for the man, the orchestrator of this

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The Giraffe: A Peculiar Giant

Animals

A small simian rests itself in a thick tree, secure in the knowledge that it is safe. A noise startles it but it remains confident in its choice of location. A rapidly-moving, snake-like appendage pierces through the green and the terrified monkey scuttles away. It is the tongue of a giraffe, one of the only

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The Polar Bear: An Indicator Of A Failing World?

Animals

The polar bear is the largest land carnivore in the world. Although a supremely powerful animal, what is most striking about this creature is not its size but the fact it has thrived where it is. These animals are amazingly adapted for the harsh land that is the Arctic. Sadly, the polar bear may be on

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Mink: The Most Vicious Of All Animals?

Animals

Shadows flicker and move causing confusion. Is there something stalking unseen? Or could it just be the wind pushing against the grass. A moving branch throbs and a blur comes pouring out seizing its unsuspecting prey in a lethal embrace of tooth and claw.

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Hedgehog: Capturing The Human

Animals

These spiked creatures amuse us. For something that can cause quite a sharp pain if they are touched – they are perhaps an unusual fascination that draws our attention.

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The Squirrel: A Varied And Clever Creature

Mammals

Fleet of foot, the squirrel is an arresting creature that displays presence of mind and great planning in its bid for survival. Their terrific memories and adaptability makes these animals extremely interesting.