Stuart Blackman
Recent articles by Stuart Blackman
How animals use optical illusions to their advantage
How optical illusions help animals fool their adversaries
What's the deadliest animal in India? From snakes and scorpions to crocodiles and tigers there's plenty of deadly contenders - but the answer may surprise you
India is packed with venomous and dangerous animals, but which one is the deadliest? Stuart Blackman looks at the contenders for India's deadliest animal
How do snake fangs work? How snakes quickly strike prey twice their size
Snakes can easily take down creatures twice their size, thanks to their fangs which quickly inject venom. But how do snake fangs work? Stuart Blackman investigates
Which mammal has the most teeth?
Stuart Blackman tackles the question of the toothiest mammal
Why do captive orcas have drooping dorsal fins?
Orca in captivity live very different lives from those in the wild, and this can affect their physical features
What's the fastest fish?
Wondering how fast fish can swim? Stuart Blackman seeks out the record breakers
What is the slowest bird?
Contenders, ready! Stuart Blackman ponders which bird would win the slow race of the skies
How do eels mate? Once believed to spontaneously spawn, here's how they do it
Uncovering the mating habits of eels was once a slippery endeavour, but scientists have made plenty of discoveries that reveal their secrets
Which country has the longest coastline?
Which country has the longest coastline? Well, it depends on what you include, says Stuart Blackman
Do butterflies sleep?
It might be something that many of us have never considered before, but do butterflies sleep? Well, Stuart Blackman, says, that depends on what you mean by 'sleep'
How do animals near the equator survive the tropics? The ingenious survival tactics rainforest creatures use, including homemade sunscreen.
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?
How many rainforests are there in the world - and just what's so special about them? Uncover the hidden secrets of these special habitats
Discover how many tropical rainforests exist around the world and explore their biodiversity
What is the biggest wolf in the world? Meet the deadly canine apex predator - as well as its domestic rivals
Wolves are one of the deadliest apex predators on earth. We take a look at the biggest wolf - and how do they compare to dogs?
Bottoms are just for pooping and peeing right? Not always... This animal can also breathe and eat through its anus - meet the world's most amazing arse
This has to be the world's most weirdest bottom, says Stuart Blackman
Where does the phrase ‘Groundhog Day’ come from?
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
Do some people suffer more bug bites than others?
Why do some people suffer more insect bites than others? Stuart Blackman exoplains
10 animals that could swallow a human whole
Are there any animals capable of swallowing a human whole? Stuart Blackman investigates
Mouths are for eating and drinking right? Not always... Meet the animal that pees out of its mouth
This peculiar habit enables this turtle to enjoy the best of both worlds says Stuart Blackman
Do any animals menstruate like humans?
Yes some animal species do menstruate and have periods, like humans, says Stuart Blackman
How do sharks mate? Shark sex is a rarely seen but lively business – here’s how they do it
Just how do sharks mate? Stuart Blackman explains
Do animals cross breed with other species in the wild? How and why interbreeding between different species happens
We may think of cross-breeding as something that just happens with domestic animals, but it can happen in the wild as well says Stuart Blackman
What’s the biggest eagle in the world? Meet the contenders – including a giant with a monster 3-metre wingspan
Eagles are one of the most majestic birds in the sky. We take a look at the biggest and most impressive
Are cleverer animals better at crossing roads?
Can animals learn to be street-wise? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the evidence
What are osteoderms? Discover nature’s hidden armour
Osteoderms are seen in reptiles and a few mammals but what exactly are they - and how do they form?