A first-of-its-kind study shows that half of all crocodile species and turtles face extinction

Reptiles are not faring any better than other animals in the changing world.

Louise Gentle, The Conversation

· May 09, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Five reasons why the reindeer is the ideal animal to pull Santa’s sleigh

Millions of years of natural selection have prepared reindeer for Christmas Eve.

Louise Gentle, The Conversation

· Dec 19, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Jungle boogie: Five dancing animals who know how to strut their stuff

Planet Earth's bears have nothing on these critters.

Louise Gentle, The Conversation

· Nov 18, 2016 · 11:30 pm

Meet the Lazarus creatures – six species we thought were extinct, but aren't

Sometimes extraordinary species really do appear to come back from the dead.

Louise Gentle, The Conversation

· Nov 11, 2015 · 11:45 am

Some shape-shifting animals that can morph to fool others

A new frog capable of shape-shifting was discovered recently. Though many other animals use camouflage, there are only a few other species known which can actually shift their shape.

Louise Gentle, The Conversation

· Apr 05, 2015 · 06:30 am