Field Notes

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
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
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
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
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...
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...