Today’s article features the gorilla, a great ape that is the object of the world’s hottest debate today – the 100 men vs 1 gorilla argument. While so…
THE WORLD’S FASTEST ANIMALS
From the rapid flight of a bird cutting through the air to the swift dashes of a land animal evading predators, the animal kingdom boasts creatures that completely…
Nativity and Behaviour: Labels and Stereotypes
Sometimes, they are the subtlest undertones unsuspectingly lacing humorous remarks. Some other times, they are the elephant in the room that you cannot just ignore. They seem to…
Mythbusting: Separating Truths from Myths about Animals
Different theories about animals have lingered and held humans spellbound for centuries. Camels store water in their humps; rainbows form when lionesses are in labour; The list is…
Camouflage Behaviors In Animals
Camouflage is an incredible survival tactic used by animals to blend into their surroundings. Honed over millennia by dynamic environments and adaptable, constantly changing threats, it is as…
You still never graduate? – Delay in Med School
It is your first Sunday morning after retiring home from med school after a hectic academic session. You’re up early because you can barely contain the excitement of…
SUNSET
He watched the sun go down for the umpteenth time. An hour ago, it had intrepidly lit the skies. However, as the horizon swallowed it up, only a…
Animals Named After Celebrities
Different inspirations have spurred the naming of flora and fauna over the years. The praying mantises get their name from their characteristic ‘praying’ posture. The swordfish gets its…
Sleep and Medical Students: A Tumultuous Relationship
A common experience for many medical students is an unhealthy sleeping habit. A tumultuous relationship with sleep. It is a universal fact. What’s more? It is particularly ironic…
Can You Tell Them Apart? Animals That Look Alike 2
This piece, the second part of “Animals that look alike,” features a new set of exciting animals. It also clarifies a few misconceptions about some of these animals while at it – from how related they are to their demeanour. Read on to find out!