Cities are never good news for wildlife – but chipmunks might disagree. Amid street hawkers and skyscrapers, their populations are expanding in ways we don’t usually see in their natural habitat. Usually, chipmunks scamper about trees and shrubs in search of food which they stow away for winter. But the concrete jungle has offered the critters a new lifestyle. With plenty of hiding spots and easy access to dinner, they’ve adapted to the convenience of urban living. Yet the sweet life doesn’t come without risk. Find out how chipmunks are dodging new threats and growing in size thanks to their modern habitat.
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Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are some of the oldest animals on the planet. Perfectly designed to travel extensive distances across the ocean, the reptiles hardly ever need to come to land. But when they do, they have a remarkable method of finding their way – through geomagnetic imprinting. Despite a lifespan of ...
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Jellyfish
Boneless. Brainless. Heartless. Timeless. These are the attributes of a jellyfish. The species is over 500 million years old and has survived multiple eras. As sea temperatures rise, jellyfish populations continue to prove their resilience by growing in never-seen-before numbers. Made of 90% wate...
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Squirrels
We know squirrels as our fluffy neighbours, but there’s so much more to these creatures. There are over 270 species, each with their own quirks and colourings. One of the most impressive is the red squirrel. Like their relatives, they’re extreme hoarders. In summer, they forage for nuts, seeds, a...
