Introduction to the basics of ichthyology

Welcome to the fascinating realm of ichthyology, the science of fish. Although they often live [...]

Palaeontology: Fossil traces from China point to raptors

Since the film Jurassic Park, velociraptors have probably become the best-known dinosaurs, although their actual [...]

130 stranded whales rescued in Australia

After the majority of the 160 pilot whales that stranded on the west coast of [...]

Australia: Dozens of pilot whales stranded on the west coast

Numerous pilot whales have stranded on a beach off the coast of Western Australia. Between [...]

Substrate in a Triops aquarium: what to consider when choosing sand

In addition to the right aquarium technology, the substrate is also crucial for the optimal [...]

Palaeontology: Eleven-year-old finds remains of fish dinosaur in Great Britain

In Somerset in southern England, at the mouth of the River Severn, Ruby Reynolds and [...]

Palaeontology: 200 million year old leaves “Furcula granulifer”

The development of the characteristic appearance of leaves in flowering plants was apparently a process [...]

The fascination of aquaristics in Austria

Austria, a country known for its breathtaking scenery, also has a vibrant community of aquarists [...]

Palaeontology: Unknown giant kangaroo species weighing up to 170 kilograms discovered

Scientists have recently discovered three previously unknown species of giant kangaroos in Australia that lived [...]

Palaeontology: This decades-old mystery has been solved

In 1850, the British naturalist Samuel Stutchbury discovered huge, partially burnt tree trunks at Aust [...]