Field Notes

The Blue Whale

The Blue Whale

  Let's talk about the largest animal on the face of the planet. When we say the largest animal, we also mean the largest animal known to have ever existed....

The Blue Whale

  Let's talk about the largest animal on the face of the planet. When we say the largest animal, we also mean the largest animal known to have ever existed....

Strangest Parasites

Strangest Parasites

As we spoke about in Episode 12 of the podcast, parasites are extremely common throughout the world. As a quick recap, there are six types of parasitism. Those that are...

Strangest Parasites

As we spoke about in Episode 12 of the podcast, parasites are extremely common throughout the world. As a quick recap, there are six types of parasitism. Those that are...

Largest Beetles

Largest Beetles

Beetles, known scientifically as the order Coleoptera, are one of the most numerous life-forms on the planet today. Compared to all insects, beetles make up 40% of what is currently...

Largest Beetles

Beetles, known scientifically as the order Coleoptera, are one of the most numerous life-forms on the planet today. Compared to all insects, beetles make up 40% of what is currently...

The Cutest Insects

The Cutest Insects

A while ago, we looked at the cutest sea animals, and there were some really sweet ones. This week, we figured we could step it up a level and find...

The Cutest Insects

A while ago, we looked at the cutest sea animals, and there were some really sweet ones. This week, we figured we could step it up a level and find...

The Giant Earthworms

The Giant Earthworms

Earthworms are a type of invertebrate (animals without a backbone) found in the soil worldwide where soil conditions allow. They are segmented externally, meaning you can see their segments, but...

The Giant Earthworms

Earthworms are a type of invertebrate (animals without a backbone) found in the soil worldwide where soil conditions allow. They are segmented externally, meaning you can see their segments, but...

The differences between hibernation, estivation and torpor

The differences between hibernation, estivation...

Hibernation, estivation, and torpor are all similar behaviours found in nature, but what are they, how are they similar, and more importantly, how are they different? Hibernation Hibernation is probably...

The differences between hibernation, estivation...

Hibernation, estivation, and torpor are all similar behaviours found in nature, but what are they, how are they similar, and more importantly, how are they different? Hibernation Hibernation is probably...