Stuart Blackman
Recent articles by Stuart Blackman
It's the size of a small car, weighs as much as an e-bike – and can live for 100 years...
The biggest crab in the world has a leg span of nearly 4 metres and weighs 13.6kg
Why is oil so deadly for birds' feathers?
Oil spill incidents always involve birds being rescued and cleaned – but why is oil so damaging, and in many cases fatal, to birds?
Meet the animal that's part vegetable and able to embed plants into its own body tissue - yes really!
The Costasiella sea slug is a rare example of a photosynthetic animal, says Stuart Blackman. Here's what's so special about it
Weirdest sea creatures - meet 15 strange ocean animals, including one that's part vegetable and one that resembles a toast rack
Have you heard of the Johnson's abyssal seadevil? Read about this strange ocean animal and more in our guide to the world's weirdest sea creatures
"22% of US men believe they could beat a chimpanzee in a fight" – Here’s how humans actually stack up against the world’s 10 strongest primates
Discover the strongest primates on the planet…
It's equal to 6.5 tennis courts, has 178 entrances and 50 rooms and can rival some of our grandest, ancestral homes
Badgers are the only members of the weasel family to live communally, and that requires the building of spacious accommodation. So how big do badger setts get?
What’s the meaning behind Groundhog Day? And can this adorable-looking creature actually predict the weather?
You might be familiar with the well-known comedy film, but is it based in any fact? We take a look at the meaning behind Groundhog Day
Why longer penises make sex safer
When it comes to this species, size is everything as it can affect survival.
Its back looks like a creepy human face, complete with enormous cartoon eyebrows
Viewed from above, the slipper lobster reveals an unexpected face — armoured, grinning, and faintly unsettling.
How tiny spiders are able to kill and eat snakes up to a metre long and an enormous 355 times their weight
Tough webs and an arsenal of neurotoxins allow small spiders to eat remarkably big snakes.
"Its mouth is the size of a garage" – Just why do bowhead whales have such large heads?
Wildlife expert Stuart Blackman explains why bowhead whales have such large heads...
It chewed off its entire body, from the neck down... You might think fully-functioning, disembodied heads are the stuff of nightmares – but think again...
Video shows a seaslug chewing off its entire body at the neck
Where is the coldest place on Earth – the Arctic or Antarctica?
Is Antarctica or the Arctic the coldest placer on Earth? Why is one colder than the other?
What is the biggest bear in the world? Clue: it towers overs humans and weighs almost a tonne
There are two contenders for the biggest bear in the world title, says Stuart Blackman, and it's difficult to pick a winner between them.
"We owe our existence to an unlikely moment 350- million years ago when a prehistoric fish hauled itself out of the water. But why did this just happen once?"
Study suggests adapting to life on land wasn't the biggest challenge facing fish coming ashore millions of years ago.
Lion vs tiger: Which of these majestic big cast would win in a fight and be crowned ‘king of the beasts’?
Who would win in a fight - a tiger or a lion? Stuart Blackman weighs up the contenders...
9 smartest killers in the animal kingdom, who rely on intelligence, not just muscle and power, to kill their prey
Here’s our pick of the predators that rely on brain power as much as brute force…
10 animals that could kill a tiger
Although they are apex predators, tigers do face threats from other animals...
Think you’re seeing a giant, humongous spider? Think again… as all is not what it seems
Meet the puppet master...
What’s the rarest bird in the world? Discover the ones on the brink of extinction
What are the rarest birds in the world? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders
Think toads are ugly? Think again – as these stunning beauties will change your mind
These toads are definitely the princes of the amphibian world...
How do diving gannets avoid breaking their necks when entering the water at speeds of nearly 100 km/h?
The sight of gannets diving into water for their prey is impressive to behold, but how do they avoid breaking their necks at such a high speed?
Why are a peacock’s eyespots frozen in place even when the rest of the train ripples and moves? Why does that matter? The secret is hidden in the feathers
The vibrant colours of the male birds’ spectacular display conceal a miracle of engineering.
Why do females often live longer than males?
Female animals tend to live longer their male counterparts, but why?
