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Geographical Overview. The Peak District covers an area of 555 square miles (1,436 square kilometers), most of which is located in Derbyshire. However, the national park also extends along the south ...
When it comes to the most beautiful parts of England, the Yorkshire Dales almost always get a mention. More than 8 million tourists flock to the national park every year and while there’s loads to ...
Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy an item via links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Finding a mate in the animal kingdom is no easy feat. There’s a tonne of ...
Sexual dimorphism is a term used to describe the physical differences between the males and females members of any given species. For example, male lions have a mane, whereas females don’t. However, ...
Poison Dart Frogs, like the Dyeing Poison Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius), Sequester Toxins from their DietThe term toxic sequestration is used to describe a process whereby animals will accumulate ...
Toxeus Magnus, a Jumping Spider Species, Mimics the Appearance of Ants When we see insects mimicking ants, it is a phenomenon known as myrmecomorphy, and this can involve other creatures taking on the ...
Banded Sea Kraits (L. colubrina) have a Potent Neurotoxic Venom that can Cause Paralysis and Respiratory Failure in HumansThere are seven genuses of sea snakes, and all of them apart from one, ...
Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy an item via links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. We know that many plants rely on light from the sun for energy. But some ...
Can you milk a bird? Apparently so if it’s a pigeon or a dove. But it’s not the same kind of milk produced by mammals. It’s called crop milk which is a nutritious substance containing fats (32%), ...
The Shetlands are a group of islands in the far northern reaches of the UK between Orkney and Norway. This is the most northerly point in the UK and, owing to its remote location, receives fewer than ...
Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy an item via links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. The Mourne Mountains cover 1300 acres and are located in the Northern ...
Wildlife & Nature Reserves. Durlston Country Park: This is a top rated location that gives you the chance to observe the beautiful landscape and incredible wildlife of the Jurassic Coast. What’s more, ...