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Posts by
Cristina Ortiz
Spiky porcupines are our lifeform of the week
Porcupines are peaceful rodents, but if they feel threatened, they have a dangerous weapon they are not afraid to use: sharp quills.
October 28, 2024
Crows – extremely smart birds – are our lifeform of the week
Crows are some of the most intelligent animals in the world. They are also sociable birds that create their own gangs, show empathy and love to have fun!
October 21, 2024
Lifeform of the week: Snails are full of surprises
There are many surprising facts about land snails. Did you know a snail is both male and female? And they can have 25,000 teeth? More here!
October 14, 2024
Anteaters are vacuum-like animals: Lifeform of the week
Anteaters are known for their vacuum-like feeding habits, using their long trunks and tongues to consume up to 35,000 ants and termites daily.
October 7, 2024
Lifeform of the week: Axolotls, the key to eternal youth?
The axolotl is a spectacular, forever-young amphibian. It never loses its tadpole tail and can regenerate not only its limbs or tail, but also its organs!
September 30, 2024
The shoebill stork is our fierce lifeform of the week
Meet one of the biggest birds in the animal kingdom. The shoebill is imposing and fierce. It eats everything that fits in its beak, and in just one bite!
September 16, 2024
Dragonflies are all-terrain insects: Lifeform of the week
Dragonflies are fierce hunters with a very high success rate. They are agile and fast. And they live underwater much longer than in the air.
September 9, 2024
Meerkats are our adorable and sociable lifeform of the week
Meerkats are adorable mammals you can't help but love. They live in groups and take care of each other, especially the cubs and the sick members.
September 2, 2024
The passion flower is our flamboyant lifeform of the week
The passion flower plant is a gift for the senses. Its flowers are aromatic, abundant and colorful. And some types have an edible fruit.
August 26, 2024
Moon and Saturn close together this week. See the images!
Did you miss the moon and Saturn close together on August 20, 2024? Here's a gallery and video full of images of the event. Enjoy!
August 22, 2024
