The Common Minke Whale Fun-Sized Marine Mammal
One of the smallest baleen whales in the world, and one of the most common species. Found all over the world, these smooth-bodied animals range from cold polar seas to…
The Majestic Alpine Ibex
The Alpine Ibex is a symbol of the craggy Alpine Mountains and as such, it’s an incredibly adapted mountain goat. With a robust frame, sharp hooves and thick coat, it…
The Nimble Northern Chamois
The Northern chamois, also known as Common Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), is one of the most common and graceful ungulates in Europe with a remarkable agility to climb steep rocky terrains.…
Hazel dormouse
An adorable wood mouse ©Frank Vassen The hazel dormouse is a native of European forests and it packs quite the magical punch in its little frame. Its nocturnal nature and…
Alpine Marmot
Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota)The charismatic Alpine Marmot is a large, heavy-set rodent adapted to the demanding conditions of the European Alps. It is one of the largest and most social…
The Complexity and Diversity of Wasps
Wasps are a large, diverse array of insects in the Order Hymenoptera. Bees, ants and wasps are all a part of the same insect group — order Hymenoptera – meaning…