In their larval stage, dragonflies are voracious carnivores, consuming anything in their aquatic environment, including their siblings, fish, other insect larvae, and tadpoles. Adult dragonflies have wings and are capable of flying up and down, as well as hovering. They need to fly to catch prey, as they cannot eat if they remain stationary. Additionally,…

Like humans, flamingos are social, and their social behavior can contribute to a longer lifespan. They choose their friends, and gain support from their friend group to handle conflicts with rivals. Art & reference by Karli Chudeau & fact written by Nicole Rodrigues [Edited by Nicole Rodrigues] Reference: Schalit, N. (2023, March 8). How we…

Mice prefer to live in enclosed spaces and favor vertical cover to avoid being seen, as protection from predation. They are less active in areas with little cover. Art and fact by Kristina Leslie, Instagram @tinaleslie_ & fact by Nicole Rodrigues, Twitter @n3rodrigues [Edited by Nicole Rodrigues] Reference: Jensen, S. P., Gray, S. J.,& Hurst,…

Grizzly bears have a large shoulder hump. This hump is where a mass of muscle is attached to their backbone, giving them the strength to dig into the ground to create their dens or search for food. They are omnivores and can eat a variety of foods, including plant roots, berries, grass, fish, squirrels, and…

Ladybugs can come in colors such as red, orange, and black. Predators learn that these colors signal that the prey has an unappetizing taste. Some ladybugs can release a foul smell if attacked, while others simply have these colors and mimic the unappetizing appearance of the foul-smelling ladybugs. Carnivorous ladybugs can consume pests such as…

Whale sharks are the largest fish-like vertebrates in the world. They use filter and suction feeding to have a greater diversity of food choices, as they can’t take in large volumes of water. They can feed on tiny organisms such as zooplankton, fish larvae, and copepods. Whale sharks spend around 7.5 hours a day eating….

Butterflies need to land on a flower to consume its nectar, often preferring large or densely clustered flowers that can support their weight. Using their proboscis, they feed on the nectar. If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, it’s essential to plant flowers that provide nectar for adults and support caterpillar growth, thereby…

White’s tree frogs are type of frog you can keep as a pet. They are typically green in color and can turn brown or grey when they are cold, sick, or stressed. Males have a breeding call, which they can vocalize when sprayed by water, while both males and females have a different call for…

If you visit a tropical Indo-Pacific coral reef, you are likely to encounter the two-spined pygmy angelfish, Centropyge bispinosa, as it is the most widely distributed species of marine angelfish. Art by Darien Satterfield, Instagram & Twitter & Tiktok  @DiverDarien. Fact by Nicole Rodrigues, Twitter @n3rodrigues [Edited by Nicole Rodrigues] Reference: Lowe, J. R., Payet, S. D., Harrison, H. B., Hobbs, J.-P….

Snails can feed on a variety of food sources, such as plants or decaying material. They have a radula, which contains teeth that enable them to eat. New teeth are constantly forming to replace those worn down from eating. Snails can graze or grind their food, and their radula is adapted to the types of…