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The larva of the Elephant Hawk Moth gets its name from the shape of its anterior which resembles an elephant trunk and this little fellow has a most interesting defense mechanism.
When startled, the caterpillar draws its 'trunk' into its foremost body segment. This posture resembles a snake with a large head and four large eye-like patches to frighten away any predator that tries to make a meal out of it. ...
2 weeks ago ·
If you are a predator, can you easily spot the Peppered Moth in this picture?
It is difficult because the Peppered Moth has camouflaged itself on a lichen covered bark. This is one example of animal adaptation. An adaptation is a mutation, or genetic change, that helps an organism to better survive in its environment and it is passed down from one generation to the next. ...
1 month ago ·
Peat fire is different from forest fire in a few ways; the temperature of a peat fire is lower, peat fire spreads slower and peat fire is flame-less.
However, peat fire is more challenging to fire fighters because peat fire is always burning; it smolders and gives out toxic fumes. Combustible material in the soil enables peat fire to go into the soil and travel underground making the fire fighters task much more laborious and difficult as it can surface anywhere. ...
2 months ago ·