Why would a fish need to swim backwards? If you’ve never really given this question a lot of thought, we can’t blame you. It’s not like we as humans ever find ourselves in situations where we’d need to walk backwards, after all – so why would a fish? Nevertheless, we’ll see whether fish can reverse … Continued
Here, we’ve given you a quick and easy guide for how to draw a seal, topped up with a few interesting facts to tell your friends and family!
Discover everything you need to know about amphibians and reptiles, including their differences and frequently asked questions you might be wondering about.
Today’s post is dedicated to our amphibian friends, as we take a look at 10 wonderful facts that you may not know about frogs.
People should respect rather than fear piranhas. Click here for our guide to reveal some truths about South America’s most misunderstood fish.
Looking to know more about just how amazing seals are? You’re in the right place – let’s dive in and take a closer look at where seals come from, their diet and behaviour, along with a chance to meet our own fin-footed friends right here at Deep Sea World.
There’s nothing quite like watching fish swim perfectly in-sync with each other in one big group. They change direction within a second, left, right, up, down, effortlessly coordinating their moves. But not once do they bump into each other. This mesmerising behaviour is known as swimming in a school and it’s a wonder of the … Continued
One thing that really grabs our attention in those popular nature documentaries is the many different forms that courtship can take on in the animal kingdom: the fascinating dances of the birds, the pirouettes of the dolphins… but, have you ever wondered what courtship looks like underwater? What’s Courtship? A definitive courtship is rare in … Continued
5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Seals Think you know everything there is to know about seals? We’re pretty sure we can surprise you! Check out our favourite sealy facts below… They Store Oxygen in Their Muscles Seals breathe out rather than in before they go hunting! This means that there is very little oxygen … Continued
The natural world is filled with many curious yet fascinating things. It’s no secret that there are plenty of creatures with incredible abilities – whether land, air or sea creatures – including colourful camouflage capabilities, the skill of breathing both in and out of water, and the talent of still being able to swim or … Continued