Lions are often called the “king of the jungle” for good reason. These impressive predators are incredibly powerful. A male lion can stand up to 4 feet tall at the shoulder, have a 10-foot-long body, ...

Every year, as the days shorten and the temperature drops, billions of animals that migrate embark on one of nature's ...

It should be known that not every animal has eyes. Most animal species (especially invertebrates like nematodes, annelids, flatworms, sponges, etc.) do not have eyes. Estimates suggest only about ...

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Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...