Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

In nature, physical traits aren’t just about looks– they often decide how well an animal can survive. Long legs, for example, have evolved in many species for different reasons: to run faster, reach ...

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