Cristina Banfi

It may seem strange, but some animals feel completely at home amidst poo and vomit! Others have no problem using their own tongue to clean their ears, and some even shoot snot bombs from their noses! However, it should be remembered that, although many of these behaviours may seem revolting to us, they are actually necessary for the animal's survival....

Real life is often stranger than fiction! This is especially true when it comes to insects, one of the most numerous and diverse life forms on our planet. Generally, insects are so small that they often go unnoticed. However, some species have such extravagant shapes, unbelievable evolutionary tactics, and explosions of colour, that you can't help but be amazed. Who's...

The continuation of a well-loved Top Ten series for kids! In The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth, learn about the striking red, soda lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania! Discover Komodo Island, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and the shipwrecks on Skeleton Coast. This series encourages kids' innate sense of curiosity and gets...