Stuart Blackman
Recent articles by Stuart Blackman
"22% of US men think they could beat a chimpanzee in a fight." Hmm... Here's how humans REALLY compare to the world's 10 strongest primates
Discover the strongest primates on the planet…
Venomous vs poisonous – do you know the difference?
We explore the differences between venomous and poisonous
It's the size of a small car, weighs the same as an e-bike – and can live for an astounding 100 years...
The biggest crab in the world has a leg span of nearly 4 metres and weighs 13.6kg
"With a gothic sartorial elegance worthy of a Transylvanian count, it’s not hard to see how the Dracula parrot got its name"
Learn all about the Dracula parrot and what it eats...
Can any other great apes - other than us that is - keep secrets?
Is keeping secrets a truly human trait? Stuart Blackman investigates
At 2 metres long this is one heck of a tooth – and weirdly it's also the creature's only tooth
What is the narwhal's tusk? How long can it grow? What's it used for? Read on to find out the answers.
"She killed one of her twin infants by biting it repeatedly and then eating its head." 10 animals that eat their own babies – and the shocking reasons why
The survival rate of offspring is often uncertain in the animal kingdom, especially when parents occasionally eat their own brood
Fraud, thief, cold-blooded killer or renowned naturalist? Who was man whose meant to have inspired James Bond?
Discover the man who lied and cheated his way to birding fame
It might look like a beautiful flower but it's actually a deadly predator... Meet a very innocent-looking, cold-hearted mass killer
For pollen-seekinginsects this is one deadly predator
It looks like an egg, but why is one end so pointy?
Could there be a few reasons behind the point?
It can regrow its penis after mating - not just once – but twice!
Three times is this animal's lucky number
"Unrelated thoughts and ideas flow together, inanimate objects become loaded with emotional meaning and senses blend into one another"
The science behind magic mushrooms is also wondrous and supernatural
9 ecosystem killers: Destructive, brutal animals that destroy entire habitats
when they are in the wrong place these 10 animals wreck havoc on ecosystems across the globe — reshaping habitats, outcompeting native species, and pushing biodiversity to the brink.
They're TINY – so how do fleas jump SO high ?
Just how do fleas manage to jump so high? Stuart Blackman explains the power behind the leap
How long can animals survive without water? While we can only manage a day in a desert there's one toughie that can last decades
How long animals can last without water very much depends on the animal, says Stuart Blackman
The strange, yet very simple, trick that sends animals into a trance
Yes you can hypnotise a chicken, says Stuart Blackman, here's how...
Crocodile vs alligator: what's the difference between these two fearsome apex predators?
What's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Stuart Blackman explains why gators are not crocs and crocs are not gators.
Do fish actually drink water?
Do fish drink? or do they absorb water? Stuart Blackman takes a look
"It seems to be a lively business…" Just how do sharks mate?
Just how do sharks mate? Stuart Blackman explains
Think your home is free of bugs? Think again! The average US house is home to a whopping 93 different species
We are not alone in our homes
"What sets it apart from the rest is that it doesn't just breathe through its anus - it eats through it, too." Meet the world's most amazing arse
This has to be the world's most weirdest bottom, says Stuart Blackman
Do fish actually sleep?
Wondering if fish sleep? It's not a simple yes or no answer says Stuart Blackman after weighing up the evidence
"It gnaws off its bony remains and eats them." 10 animals that eat their own body parts
Discover 10 bizarre animals that – rather grossly – eat their own body parts
What on Earth are tentacles, how do they work – and why do animals have them?
All you need to know about tentacles
