When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first time I saw a rhino. It was about 20 years ago, and I was on my first ever ...

Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously – a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space. Not only does the ...

Between the Aye-Aye, raccoon and others, these five animals thrive in the dark. Almost 70 percent of the world’s animals are nocturnal — and for good reason. It’s cooler at night, easier to avoid ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Blue blood may look alien, but it’s one of evolution’s most ...

Not many other adventure holidays are as alluring as an African safari that comes with the promise of seeing Africa’s Big Five animals up close and in the wild. The thrill of coming into contact with ...