Stuart Blackman
Recent articles by Stuart Blackman
Can any animals survive wildfires?
There might not be any animals that are actually fireproof - but many species have been able to develop skills to help them survive
Can any animals mate with two partners at once?
Stuart Blackman discusses multiple partners in mating.
Why burrowing desert animals don't inhale sand - like humans would
Just how do burrowing desert animals avoid breathing in sand as they dig? Stuart Blackman explains
Do any snakes hunt in packs? The deadly way one serpent forms a terrifying ‘fence’ to catch and kill their prey
Science writer Stuart Blackman analyses hunting strategies of the slithery kind.
Can you hypnotise a chicken?
Yes you can hypnotise a chicken, says Stuart Blackman, here's how...
It lives in poo and detonates its spores at 90kmh. Meet the exploding fungus 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
Are blue whales and mouse-deers related? These ungulates have more in common than you might think
One is the largest animal known to have existed, and the other could probably fit in your hands. But these two creatures have more in common than you think
Mating is a deadly business for these females, as the males are so desperate to breed they don't care if the females get killed in the process
Why necrophilia is an evolutionary advantage for the Rhinella proboscidea
What's the loudest bird? Meet the strange bird that produces a deafening sound, more like a train horn than a sweet musical bird song
Just which bird has the loudest call? And how do they produce such a peace-shattering sound?
What’s the most common plant in the world? Humans are responsible for the surprising answer
Ever wondered what the most common plant is? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders
What does chlorophyll do? Why this molecule is vital to life on earth – and how it makes plants appear green
We all know it's essential to the carbon cycle, but what exactly is chlorophyll and why is it so important? Stuart Blackman explains more
The animal that can regrow a penis - three times!
Three times is this animal's lucky number
Are there any animals that live in the clouds - or use them to hide from predators?
Do the clouds offer safe harbour to any animals?
Which animal has the best vision?
Which animal has the best eyesight? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders
Why are pink dolphins - well - pink?
Stuart Blackman investigates the reasons for the pink dolphins unusual colour
Meet the animal that's part vegetable - 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
Why do we and other animals hiccup? Just what is the point of these annoying noisy, embarrassing, gulps?
Stuart Blackman explains the mysteries behind the very annoying hiccups
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