Like many lizards, iguanas can "drop" or autotomize their tails. The detached piece of tail thrashes and wriggles to distract the predator while the iguana runs to safety.
When researcher Kieran Bown saw the tail of a humpback whale sticking up off in the distance, he thought the animal might be injured or dead — but the whale was actually just dead tired!
When researcher Kieran Bown saw the tail of a humpback whale sticking up off in the distance, he thought the animal might be injured or dead — but the whale was actually just dead tired!
Males have iridescent blue bodies and multicolored tail feathers ending with colorful 'eyes.' As the males strut, females choose their partners based on the beauty of the display.
The Chinese Crested dog has a reputation for being uniquely ugly. Hairless everywhere but on the top of the head, paws and tail, they require sunscreen whenever they go outside.
The Chinese Crested dog has a reputation for being uniquely ugly. Hairless everywhere but on the top of the head, paws and tail, they require sunscreen whenever they go outside.
Males have iridescent blue bodies and multicolored tail feathers ending with colorful 'eyes.' As the males strut, females choose their partners based on the beauty of the display.
Males have iridescent blue bodies and multicolored tail feathers ending with colorful 'eyes.' As the males strut, females choose their partners based on the beauty of the display.
Males have iridescent blue bodies and multicolored tail feathers ending with colorful 'eyes.' As the males strut, females choose their partners based on the beauty of the display.
Like many lizards, iguanas can "drop" or autotomize their tails. The detached piece of tail thrashes and wriggles to distract the predator while the iguana runs to safety.
People with OCD often perform the same rituals repeatedly, disrupting their daily routines, for example, by washing hands over and over again. Dogs show the same kind of compulsions, such as when they chase their tails.
People with OCD often perform the same rituals repeatedly, disrupting their daily routines, for example, by washing hands over and over again. Dogs show the same kind of compulsions, such as when they chase their tails.
People with OCD often perform the same rituals repeatedly, disrupting their daily routines, for example, by washing hands over and over again. Dogs show the same kind of compulsions, such as when they chase their tails.
The gliding ability of the flying squirrel is attributed to a parachute-like membrane which stretches from wrist to ankle. Their tail is used as a rudder, as well as an air brake for landing.
The gliding ability of the flying squirrel is attributed to a parachute-like membrane which stretches from wrist to ankle. Their tail is used as a rudder, as well as an air brake for landing.
The gliding ability of the flying squirrel is attributed to a parachute-like membrane which stretches from wrist to ankle. Their tail is used as a rudder, as well as an air brake for landing.
The gliding ability of the flying squirrel is attributed to a parachute-like membrane which stretches from wrist to ankle. Their tail is used as a rudder, as well as an air brake for landing.
Tyrannosaurus rex was far from a plodding Cretaceous era scavenger whose long tail only served to counterbalance the up-front weight of its freakishly big head.
Tyrannosaurus rex was far from a plodding Cretaceous era scavenger. Its long tail, besides serving to counterbalance the weight of its large head, was also key to its speed.