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Caw blimey: Things you might not know about crows, ravens and magpies
Sometimes birds get a bit of a bad rap. Yeah, they look pretty and sing nicely (most of the time) but they’re usually considered to be a bit dense. But it turns out that at least some birds don’t really deserve to be branded with the term bird-brained.
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Amazing animal migrations from around the world
While I get comfy on my nice warm sofa, let’s take a look at some of the most captivating migrations undertaken by those loser animals that choose not to hibernate.
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4 animals that can shoot their prey
As the great Homer Simpson once said, “Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It’s what separates us from the animals… except the weasel.”
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Chameleons: There’s nothing that isn’t weird about them
When you really think about it, there’s nothing that isn’t weird about a chameleon.
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Almost everything you always wanted to know about bees
Summer feels like it’s been and gone, but what a glorious four or five days they were. Joking aside, summer is (supposedly) still here and there’s nothing more summery than the sight of a fat little bumble bee buzzing through the flowers.
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Things you probably didn’t know about flamingos
A favourite of animal lovers everywhere and a great decoration for this year’s Hulaween party I’m hosting with my fiancée Chloë. They’ve graced the cover of one of our policy wording booklets for a few years now, featured in a few of our ads, and given hope to lanky people all over the world.
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4 facts about whales you may not know
Ranging from underwater unicorns to cunning hunters who use bubbles to trap prey, here are some interesting facts about whales.
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9 fascinating animals from around the world
We’e all familiar with animals, and the majority of us have one as a pet, but have you heard about these fascinating critters before? I’m willing to bet not!
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Ink-credible facts about squid and octopuses
They’re capable of squeezing into tiny spaces and shooting ink out of their bodies to escape predators. They may not be the prettiest of animals, but there’s a lot to learn, and love, about these multi-limbed molluscs.
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5 things you probably never knew about crocodiles and alligators
Crocodiles and alligators are some of the oldest animals living on the planet and live in many places around the world. We all know never to smile at a crocodile, but there’s a whole lot more to these large, water dwelling reptiles. Here are five crucial crocodilian curiosities.