Sheena Harvey
Recent articles by Sheena Harvey
They're one of the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth – yet somehow they survive on a diet of tiny animals
Despite being some of the largest animals in the ocean (and Earth), whales feast on miniature animals – why?
Could you have outrun tyrannosaurus rex? Potentially, say experts
Analysis of a unique set of dinosaur footprints from 66 million years ago offers proof of the speeds the animals might have travelled.
"He began waving his arms violently up and down while screaming at the top of his voice. I turned and finally saw what was making him so afraid…"
A lesson in not taking wild animals for granted, no matter how calm and docile they might appear to be.
Exploding anuses, 9 brains and a stomach that can come out of a mouth – nature's 7 strangest body parts that give animals incredible, bizarre powers
We take a look at some of nature's most extraordinary survival adaptions
Eagles have it, herons don’t – What really makes a bird a ‘bird of prey’?
Why are some birds referred to as birds of prey, and others aren't?
"Its compelling exteriors hide a vicious secret. Its venom's so powerful it can kill a human in 5 minutes." World's 10 most beautiful lethal killers
From tigers to cassowaries, these stunning creatures prove that in nature, beauty and deadly often come hand in hand.
"Its lethal harpoon is strong enough to pierce a wetsuit and it remains loaded even after death…"– 10 animals that can kill even when they're dead
Steer clear of these animals, even if they're dead...
10 biggest wild dogs on the planet, including one beauty close to extinction – "Their eerie howling from a wintery mountainside brings a shiver to the spine…"
Discover the biggest and most ferocious members of the dog family
Ever wondered what would happen to your clothes if you were eaten by a deadly, hungry predator? The answer is stranger than you think…
It might not be the first question that comes to mind – but it's an interesting one…
Wildlife presenter Bill Oddie dies aged 85. We look back at his career and the legacy he leaves…
"They will use this claw to rip open the soft bellies of humans to devastating effect..." 6 deadliest, most dangerous jungles on the planet
In the world’s jungles, danger comes in many forms – deadly predators, fatal disease, hazardous terrain, extreme isolation, and conflict with hostile humans.
"They rip into the throats or bellies of their prey and hold the carcass down while stripping off chunks of flesh" 10 deadliest claws on the planet
Have you ever wondered which animal has the deadliest claws? Well, wonder no more...
This iconic New York landmark is becoming a magnet – not just for tourists, but birds
Does anything live on the Statue of Liberty – and Ellis Island?
"Imagine if you had a leg amputated that then hopped off to lead a life of its own as a zombie?"
When it comes to animal talents this is one of the strangest...
"At worst it can cause necrosis, the death of tissues and organs while the rest of your body still lives." 10 deadliest animals in the Sahara Desert
Deadly snakes, spiders, big cats – and even crocodiles – this barren landscape is home to some of the most dangerous animals in the world
"While she is doing the needlework, the male brings the threads. Little by little she laces it up to form a cup using dozens of stitches."
The little bird that's a very adept seamstress
"As it lurks behind the trapdoor, a twitch on the trip wire alerts it that something tasty has just walked past..."
The master secret ambush predator, that spend most of their lives hidden beneath the soil, waiting to strike with lightning speed.
"The youngest home was around 700 years old while the oldest was possibly 4,000 plus..." 10 weirdest, most extraordinary animal homes on the planet
We take a look at some of the animal kingdom's best builders
Scientists studied dolphins in French Polynesia – and noticed something “odd-looking” about one of the pods
Scientists documented a case of interspecific adoption among bottlenose dolphins – but it’s not the only example in the natural world
"The longer it stays latched onto your skin, the more toxin it pumps in until your legs start to give way and your face and breathing muscles begin to freeze..."
It’s not much bigger than a sesame seed but its toxin will leave you unable to walk
"It delivers a fatal stab with a barbed tip that impales the prey ready to be dismembered..." The world's fastest, deadliest punch
Mount Rushmore is a tourist hotspot. But it’s also home to rare and deadly predators
Millions of visitors flock to the memorial each year, while other creatures remain out of sight
"It can live for 30 years without food & survive temperatures from zero to boiling point." 8 indestructible animals that are the ultimate survivors
There are some animals that are natural born survivors
Under cover of darkness, a huge animal lumbers up a rocky track before descending into a cave and navigating pitch blackness to reach its prize
When not comes to finding the essential salt they need Savannah elephants have to go on a dangerous journey
