Stuart Blackman
Recent articles by Stuart Blackman
Scientists just discovered a new (amazing) use for this strange monkey's gigantic nose
Only found on the island of Borneo, the proboscis monkey is one of the world's most bizarre-looking animals. Now a new study has revealed a hidden function for its peculiar nose.
Camera trap hidden deep in Amazon Rainforest captures elusive predators doing something never filmed before
The footage was captured in the Serra do Pardo National Park in the Brazilian Amazon.
Is this ordinary plant a secret, yet deadly, meat eater?
The thistle that has a taste for meat
It might look like a beautiful flower but it's actually a deadly predator... Meet one very unlikely-looking, cold-hearted mass killer
For pollen-seekinginsects this is one deadly predator
8 unlikely killers, from tortoises to beavers: Think apex predators are the most dangerous animals to humans? Think again!
These 'dangerous' animals may not be what you are expecting...
Thieves, hostage-takers and wolves in sheep’s clothing – meet nature's cruellest tricksters and most devious schemers
Behind every innocent façade lurks a predator, a thief or a schemer — and nature has perfected the art of the con
12 weirdest insects in the world - including a moth that resembles a poodle and a fly with eyes on stalks
The insect world is definitely a weird one - and there are some that are even weirder than the others. Discover some of the world's strangest and bizarrest insects
What is the most intelligent bird?
How do we really know these birds are intelligent?
Strongest bites on the planet: For many animals their jaws are their deadliest weapons - able to pierce skulls, crack bone and crush prey
We take a look at the animal kingdom's strongest biters
7 prettiest - and possibly weirdest - insects in the world that you might not know
There some amazingly beautiful, yet little known, insects on our planet. Stuart Blackman picks a few of his favourites
10 deadliest bites on the planet: These animals crush, slice or inject their victims, drain their blood or dismantle them piece by piece
Stuart Blackman takes a look at the animals that can deliver the deadliest of bites
Deadliest animal traps: From honeytraps to booby traps here's 10 ingenious, shocking – and ruthless – ways predators lure prey to their death
Rather than chasing down their prey these ruthless killers prefer their dinner to come to them
World's 10 deadliest diseases humans can get from animals – including the torturous. sleeping sickness, which affects the brain causing insomnia and worse
15 weirdest birds on the planet: meet the strangest wonders of the avian world – including one that asks humans for help and another that smells like a cow
There are plenty of contenders for the weirdest bird list from the 'stinky' hoatzin to the strange-looking secretary bird. Here are our favourite weirdest birds
What's the smallest snake in the world? Clue - it's as thin as a strand of spaghetti
Stuart Blackman goes in search of the smallest snake in the world.
What is a panzootic – and is it the same as a pandemic?
Ever wondered what a panzootic is? Stuart Blackman takes a look
Just how and why did the elephant get its remarkable trunk?
What is an elephant's trunk used for and how many muscles are in it?
“It’s effectively ripping apart the water.” It's only an inch long but this creature creates shockwaves of over 200 decibels which generate heat AND light
Despite its size, the pistol shrimp boasts one of the best (and loudest) weapons in the ocean.
A blue whale's tongue weighs the same as an elephant – but is it the longest tongue in the animal kingdom?
Ever wondered which animal has the longest tongue? Well, it depends on how you measure it, explains Stuart Blackman
Nectar vs pollen: what's the difference between these two substances that bees love?
Nectar and pollen are loved by pollinators such as bees – but what exactly is the difference between them?
This country is the most biodiverse on Earth – although scientists don't know exactly why
Ever wondered which country has the most species? Stuart Blackman takes a look
Swimming pigs? The island where wild pigs roam - and swim out to welcome visitors. Watch the amazing footage here...
How did pigs get to the Bahamas? Well, there are several explanations – some more likely than others...
What is the stickiest substance on Earth? And just how sticky is it?
Scientists discovered that a 1cm squared patch of the substance could be sticky enough to suspend an African buffalo
Arachnophobes look away now as here are the weirdest spiders in the world – including one that has a taste for human blood…
Check out the weirdest spiders in the world, from the curiously-named 'happy-bum spider' to a fearsome species that eats its sexual partner
