Eye opener

The monkey slug is not some experimental genetic monstrosity. But even if you see one in the flesh, you may still be unclear what this odd, brown hairy thing is, with its array of fuzzy tentacles. It

For years, Theo Bosboom had longed to photograph wildflowers from the viewpoint of the tiny insects that live among them. His dream finally became reality when a long, narrow, wide-angle macro lens (t

twenty metres up, the canopy looks like a highway. Different shades of green, yellow and grey leaves fuse, creating the illusion of an endless rainforest. I spent most of 2013 in the canopy of a cloud

When experiencing change in life, it’s wise to turn to nature for guidance. With billions of years of trial and error behind it, nature offers wise lessons on how we can adapt to new and unforeseen ci

Flying foxes are big tropical bats that tend to roost in large numbers and mainly feed on fruit, pollen and nectar. They play a crucial ecological role as pollinators (when they eat, pollen sticks to

B ecause it’s the school summer holidays, it’s ...