Squid ditches limbs to escape danger
The octopus squid (Octopoteuthis deletron), a deep-dwelling species, has a peculiar way of escaping predators; it detaches its' arms! These animals are usually found deep within the Pacific Ocean and…
Articles by Darren Lloyd
Coral reefs threathened by deforestation
New studies have found that coral reefs in Madagascar are being badly affected and deforestation is a main reason. Researchers have been analysing coral reef bands in North East and…
20% of all invertebrates close to extinction
Twenty percent of all invertebrates are found to be threatened with extinction, according to a new IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) report. Invertebrates make up 97 percent of…
Tigers under threat from Indian coal mining
Coal mining in India is growing and is having huge implications for one of the most endangered and iconic animals in the world; the Tiger. India is currently home to…
Chad on the hunt for elephant poachers
Following an elephant massacre on 24th July, the president of Chad sent soldiers (including helicopters) to the Mayo Lemie – Chari Baguiri area to try and catch the poachers. Poachers…
Snow leopards collared for the first time
Scientists managed to capture and collar two snow leopards for the first time, in Afghanistan. Snow leopards live in mountainous regions and live at high altitudes within ranges such as…
The soccer ball that produces electricity
Two university graduates have successfully invented a soccer ball that produces electricity. Jessica O. Matthews and Julia Silverman - graduates of Harvard University have invented a soccer ball that converts…
