Animals

The Cheetah: Maestro Of The Chase

Galloping seemingly in slow motion, the embodiment of grace and elegance one animal inspires more dreams than any other. The Cheetah. Reaching speeds in excess of 120 kilometres an hour (75 MPH), the cheetah is well-known for being the fastest recorded land animal in the world. Speed alone is a reason why people are attracted

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The Butterfly: Beloved Cousin Of The Hated Moth

Insects

Butterflies and moths are a hugely diverse insect family. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 known species. However, moths are much more numerous than their more illustrious counterpart. Given just how close their appearances are, it is astonishing that one is likely to be admired while the other is likely to be seen

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The Cane Toad: Man’s Gamble At Controlling Nature

Animals

Sometimes people take risks in order to solve a particular problem. We make calculated decisions that may have bad consequences for us on a regular basis. However, hindsight is an overrated commodity. In retrospect is it very easy to say ‘that was a disastrous idea’. Sometimes things just don’t work out the way we planned

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The Capercaillie: Aggression And Surprising Vocals

Birds

Strange sounds echo and reverberate throughout the woodlands. Drops of water can be heard permeating from the trees but strangely it has been dry for several weeks. People can be heard coughing and suffering from a cold, yet they cannot be seen. One could be forgiven for thinking they are going mad. Welcome to the

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Catfish: The Animal With The Best Sense

Fish

A large blackness silhouettes itself against the flowing waters of a quick moving river. This large-bodied creature meanders along the bottom. In a clear stretch of the river it reveals itself. Enormous appendages frame its face, marking it apart from nearly every other fish. Catfish are a strange animal. One of the most prized catches

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The Comb Jelly: Lethal Beauty

Marine Life

One of the most colourful and delightful creatures in the sea, the Comb Jelly is an animal like no other. Unique, graceful and delicate, their bodies reflect light in a way that no master painter could ever hope to emulate. The Comb jelly is one of the most dazzling and oldest sights in nature. Over

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The Coral Reef: Possessors Of The Fountain Of Youth

Marine Life

We live in an age where there is a constant quest for immortality. This shows it true self in our endless, narcissistic thirst for fame and recognition. One animal is already well ahead of us and has defied mortality, the coral. In the great aesthetically-pleasing sights of healthy oceans, coral reefs are the life-blood of the seas.

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The Dog: Man’s Most Useful Best Friend

Mammals

Playful, loving, endearing, and loyal, these are just some of the adjectives that people use to describe their canine, dog friends. A young girl throws a stick to her faithful Labrador, who in turn happily retrieves it, scampering back, wagging its tail in delight. These are just some of the scenes that are repeated on a