Abigail Whyte
Recent articles by Abigail Whyte
A tree that grows underneath the ground? Discover the trees that grow trunks, fruit and even flowers below the earth
Whether for wildfire dodging or sucking up moisture, growing underground is a clever tactic for trees in remote savannahs and sandy environments.
They might look like radioactive bugs but green spiders do exist – and they’re bright for a very important reason
Perfectly camouflaged in leafy habitats, green spiders are primed for hunting insects, often without the need of a web
Wasps vs hornets: what's the difference between these striped and stinging insects?
They may be the bane of the beer garden in summer, but wasps and hornets are vital pollinators that help keep pests at bay. Can you tell the difference between them?
Can dogs and foxes interbreed?
Until recently it was thought impossible for dogs and foxes to interbreed, but a landmark discovery has turned the theory on its head
Shocking, drastic decline in Mediterranean shark numbers despite protection
Shark numbers falling despite conservation efforts across Med, researchers say
No scrotum, internal testicles and eyes that don't see – meet one of Australia's weirdest - and most elusive - animals
Redundant eyes, backwards pouches and absent scrotums: scientists analyse the genome of the Australian marsupial for the first time and discover the mysteries behind its unusual traits.
The secrets behind a reindeer's incredible vision - and why they possibly have no trouble finding their way on the snowiest of Christmas Eves
Do your children wonder how Santa's reindeer see in the dark on Christmas Eve? Turns out reindeer vision is perfectly suited to the dark snowy winter nights, as veterinary eye expert Chris Dixon explains.
Bloodthirsty squirrels develop a taste for meat: Scientists amazed as astonishing film footage captures them tucking into a tasty rodent dinner
Scientists have captured shocking footage of California ground squirrels hunting, killing, and then eating voles, revealing the species to have a more flexible diet than previously thought.
‘The Blob’ caused millions of seabird deaths - the biggest mass die-off in the modern era - scientists reveal
Around half the population of common murres in Alaska died following a period of unusually warm ocean temperatures, scientists from the University of Washington have revealed.
A hedgehog with fangs? Oh yes! Meet the 'vampire' hedgehog – one of 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong
A hedgehog with fangs is one of 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region
