Leucism: European robin

Abnormal Plumage: Albinism, Leucism, Dilution, and More

On March 8, 2024 by Tim Newman

Recently, an odd-coloured European robin appeared in our garden. Its breast was cream rather than the familiar red. It took me some time to ID it, but its unusual hues piqued my interest....

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Frame 352 from the Patterson Gimlin Bigfoot film

Bigfoot: Could gut bacteria prove its existence?

On March 1, 2024 by Tim Newman

Analysing the bacterial content of suspected Bigfoot faeces might finally prove the existence of these elusive apes. Not everyone believes in Bigfoot. Where I’m based in the UK, this mysterious North American primate...

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Medieval unicorn

Children’s Story: Two Slugs and a Unicorn

On October 9, 2022 by Tim Newman

Once upon a time, there were two huge slugs. They were massive, gigantic, and enormous. Bigger than a bike, bigger than a car. In fact, they were bigger than a bus. And they...

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Introducing The Handsome Damascus Goat

On October 8, 2022 by Tim Newman
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The Damascus goat is an odd-looking creature. For hundreds of years, they have been bred as dual-purpose beasts: for milk and meat. The Damascus goat is a relatively rare breed that hails from Syria and other...

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Colugo: Amazing Asian Flying Lemur

On October 8, 2022 by Tim Newman
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The name “flying lemur,” or colugo, refers to two species — the Philippine flying lemur and the Sunda flying lemur; both species preferentially live in the humid rainforests of Southeast Asia. They are the...

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Biological imagery free for use

Beautiful Scientific Images From The Biodiversity Heritage Library

On February 9, 2022 by Tim Newman

Recently, the Biodiversity Heritage Library made millions of beautiful biological images free to use for anyone via their Flickr account. There are some true gems in here, and they’re free for anyone to...

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Japanese Giant Hornets Take No Prisoners

On June 8, 2020 by Tim Newman
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The Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), also know as the yak-killer and the giant sparrow bee, is a fearsome looking insect. It is a subspecies of Asian giant hornet and lives in forested regions of...

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WERE ANY DINOSAURS PINK?

On September 18, 2019 by Tim Newman

Dinosaurs lived and evolved across millions of years. Thanks to recent discoveries and advances in technology, it is now possible to at least guess at the colours of some dinosaurs. Here, we ask...

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Who are the Jump Horses to Follow In 2019-20?

On August 7, 2019 by Tim Newman

The start of the new NFL season is approaching but for horse enthusiasts it is all about jumps season. Punters are already searching for the best picks for the coming campaign. However, we...

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Popular Horse Racing Wins That Will Go Down in History

On July 7, 2019 by Tim Newman

Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world and, over the course of centuries, the fundamental concept of the sport has stayed much the same. But that consistency doesn’t mean...

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