For many, the sight of a snail is a familiar one, perhaps after a rainy day in the garden or hidden amongst the leaves in autumn. These small, slow-moving creatures are really interesting, but they often go unnoticed or are perhaps misunderstood. If there’s one thing we love doing here at Deep Sea World, it’s … Continued
Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are a type of salamander native to Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City. Famed for being the amphibian that never grows up, these creatures feature many unique characteristics and traits, making them a popular creature amongst children and adults alike. If you’re curious about the ins and outs of their appearance, there’s no … Continued
Best known for its puffed-up appearance, the duly named pufferfish is an instantly recognisable sea creature. But with so many other interesting characteristics, behaviours and habits, we’re on a mission to inflate your knowledge way beyond the basics of this fish. Allow us to blow you out of the water with some of our favourite … Continued
We humans sleep for roughly one-third of our lives, which is a pretty significant chunk of time. But how do other beings in the animal kingdom compare? While you’re probably aware that some animals sleep less than others, that can still leave you with questions about animals who might have more unusual sleeping habits. Here, … Continued
The world of aquatic animals is a fascinating one, with so many different species that you’ve likely never even heard of or seen! With that in mind, one such species is the flying fish – but why is it called that, and can it really fly? In our latest blog, we take a look at … Continued
We all know that there are some pretty big animals out there. But what about animals that don’t stop growing? That’s right, our planet is home to quite a few types of animals that will keep growing bigger throughout their lifetime! If you’re as excited as we are to learn more, then keep reading for … Continued
Many animals have developed the ability to produce a toxic chemical in order to protect themselves, as well as a natural weapon. However, the terms ‘venomous’ and ‘poisonous’ are often used interchangeably when they are, in fact, two very different things. Most species will use poison and venom defensively, or to deter predators, but in … Continued
Many animals throughout the world have developed incredible adaptations in order to survive in their environment. Some species even have the ability to regenerate entire limbs, should they become injured or detached. In this blog, we’ll explore what regeneration is, the difference between repair and regeneration, and which animals have the ability to regenerate limbs. … Continued
Many animals, and humans, exhibit different behaviour whether it’s daytime or night. For example, as humans, we are typically active in the daytime before resting through the night. Many species across the animal kingdom will also follow a similar pattern, but others will act in reverse. This difference can be a fascinating way to learn … Continued
Across the world’s oceans there a number of species that often get mistaken for being the same, or at least very similar. After all, if they’re part of the same family, surely they have the same attributes and behaviour? In most cases, this isn’t true – take the lobster and the crab, for example. While … Continued