Nicky Featherstone, Author at Forest Wildlife

Do Ants Have Brains And Hearts?

Ants are a common sight throughout the world. You may have observed a group of ants working together to steal a cookie crumb or fight off other insects, and perhaps this led you to wonder about their intelligence. How smart are ants? Do they have brains and hearts? What about other internal organs? What is … Read more

7 Insects That Look Like Wasps

Paper wasps, yellowjackets, hornets–all of these insects belong to the same family known collectively as wasps. There are around 150,000 species of wasp, and as you might imagine, they vary widely in appearance. But did you know there are other insects that don’t belong to this family despite looking and behaving similarly? Keep reading to … Read more

10 Insects That Look Like Bumble Bees

You’ve probably noticed a variety of insects flying around a patch of flowers in the summertime. You may have also noticed that some of these insects look remarkably similar to each other. How can you tell them apart? Today, we’re going to look specifically at insects that look like bumble bees and how to distinguish … Read more

10 Birds That Look Like Mockingbirds

Have you ever wondered if that gray bird in your backyard is really a mockingbird? Could it be something else entirely? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll discuss several kinds of birds that look like mockingbirds and how you can tell them apart. Birds That Look Like Mockingbirds 1. Shrikes Two main species of shrike … Read more

10 Birds That Look Like Barn Swallows

Barn swallows are beautiful birds, but it can be easy to confuse them with some other types of birds, especially to those in the same family. How can you learn to tell these birds apart? Let’s find out as we discuss some of the birds that look like barn swallows. Birds That Look Like Barn … Read more

Animals With Big Foreheads {Pictures Inside}

People sometimes describe themselves as having a high forehead. But have you ever thought about the forehead size of animals? Believe it or not, there are many species out there that take the definition of “high forehead” to the next level. So, without further ado, let’s talk about some of these animals with big foreheads. … Read more

8 Birds That Fly At Night {With Pictures}

If you listen closely, there’s a good chance you’ll hear a variety of bird calls after dark. But what kinds of birds produce these sounds? Keep reading! In this article we’ll discuss many of the different birds that fly at night. Birds That Fly At Night 1. Owls Owls are perhaps the most well-known nocturnal … Read more

10 Animals With Long Arms {With Pictures}

Scientists tend to group animals together based on shared characteristics between them. Other people often do the same, though the grouping may be far less scientific in nature. In this article, we’ll talk about animals with long arms; and as you will see, some of them have nothing else in common aside from the length … Read more

10 Animals With More Than Two Eyes

If you wore glasses as a kid, you probably got teased and called “four-eyes” by your peers. But did you know that some animals actually have four eyes? In fact, some have many more than that! Keep reading for a list of 10 animals with more than two eyes. Animals With More Than Two Eyes … Read more

15 Animals With No Natural Predators

Animals at the top of the food chain are known as apex predators; this means that they are not hunted by other animals in their specific ranges. How many of these animals are there in the world? Read on for a list of many of these animals with no natural predators. Animals With No Natural … Read more