Stuart Blackman
Recent articles by Stuart Blackman
"He was seen convulsing at the surface – before sinking out of sight…" 10 most dangerous, deadliest animals in the Andes, including one that causes 10,000 deaths a year
The longest continental mountain range in the world is naturally full of predators - here are the deadliest...
It lives in poop, detonates at 90kph and dubbed the 'dung cannon'
Fungi aren’t generally known for their speed, yet one group is quicker off the mark than perhaps any other organism on the planet, the Pilobolus crystallinus
What is the oldest known DNA, and is Jurassic Park still theoretically possible?
And do we even need to find ancient DNA to reconstruct dinosaur genetic sequences?
"Its ribs stretch the skin to the point that they burst right through it, producing a row of barbs that inject poison into any predator"
The Spanish ribbed newt has one of the most spectacular defence mechanisms out there. Find out how it fights back...
"His notes make harrowing reading: Bleeding of mucous membranes began about 5.30pm, urination at 12.20am, mostly blood, a good deal of abdominal pain"
Karl P Schmidt documented his harrowing symptoms from a deadly snake bite as his condition deteriorated
How do animals survive life on the equator? The astonishing tricks rainforest creatures use to survive the world’s hottest, wettest forests
Whether it's hot and humid or cold and dry, there are many challenging environments along the Equator. So how have animals adapted to it?
Are smarter animals better at crossing roads?
Can animals learn to be street-wise? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the evidence
They should be enemies… but what these 2 animals do for each other has amazed experts and left them speechless
Research reveals cross-species co-operation between warthogs and mongooses.
Can you get albino plants, like you can albino animals?
Most people associate albinism with animals, but albino plants do exist says Stuart Blackman
They form a terrifying, deadly ‘fence’ to catch and kill their prey
Science writer Stuart Blackman analyses hunting strategies of the slithery kind.
It’s covered in terrifying quills so, what could possibly eat a porcupine?
Surely a porcupine's prickly quills would put off a hungry predator? Not necessarily says Stuart Blackman
"At 8 times their body length, this flexible appendage is at risk of being snapped off." Which animal has the biggest penis? (It's probably not what you think)
Penises come in a remarkable range of shapes and sizes, says Stuart Blackman, as he investigates which animal has the biggest
It's a terrifying, ruthless, 3-metre long, deep-sea predator that can slice its prey in half – and its venom can cause permanent numbness in humans
The Bobbit worm is a fearsome marine predator that burrows into the sand and waits for unsuspecting prey. Stuart Blackman explains all you need to know about this terrifying marine worm
"Its deadly poison contains heart-toxins, which are potent enough to kill elephants." The 10 deadliest rodents on the planets – including a poisonous rat
Stuart Blackman investigates the 10 deadliest rodents, including human eating hamsters and poisonous rats
“It’s effectively ripping apart the water.” It's only an inch long but this creature creates shockwaves of over 200 decibels
Despite its size, the pistol shrimp boasts one of the best (and loudest) weapons in the ocean.
Think you’re seeing a giant, humongous spider? Think again… as all is not what it appears
Meet the puppet master...
Are false widow spiders really a danger to children?
False widow spiders are one of the few spiders in the UK capable of delivering a venomous bite to human, but does that justify all the scaremongering? Matt Shardlow from Buglife explains.
Why do some people suffer more bug bites than others?
It spends all day in bed and looks like it's wearing striped pyjamas – but its cuteness conceals a toxic side
Yes this is a real animal - be it a rather sleepy and weird one...
The strange reason animals eat their own snot – and it may be more than just a disgusting habit
Primates picking their noses? Here's everything you need to answer that question
Free Willy: When Hollywood’s most famous killer whale was rescued from captivity he vanished into the ocean – But what happened next?
"It sounds like the two-tone horn of a fast train approaching a station. Unfathomably, females find the noise attractive…"
Just which bird has the loudest call? And how do they produce such a peace-shattering sound?
Why do snakes shed their skin?
You might have seen a ghostly snake skin left behind on a walk – but have you ever wondered how snakes shed them?
