Welcome to my ‘Animals’ category, where we explore the amazing world of wildlife. Here, we’ll discover how hermit crabs change shells, interesting facts about lizards like iguanas and geckos, and facts about sea turtles. Additionally, you can read about how some animals use magnetoreception to orient themselves and how bioluminescence works. In addition, you can learn about the importance of coral reefs and their vulnerability to climate change. If you are interested in learning more about specific animals, feel free to leave a comment below.
The film “Kiss the Ground” has put the importance of soil health back on the agenda. A quick round-up for those of you who haven´t watched it: The movie draws an optimistic picture that the soil’s ability to sequester carbon could help to mitigate the effects of climate change. After watching, I asked myself: Is …
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and important ecosystems on our planet, providing numerous ecosystem services and serving as a home to a wide range of biodiversity. In my previous article, I explored the significance of coral reefs and how they are constructed. Although my main goal with this blog is to highlight …
A new world awaits you once you put on your diving goggles, insert the snorkel into your mouth, and dive underwater. I had many opportunities to explore this mysterious place while living in the Caribbean for a half year. Coral reefs, with their vibrant colours and diverse fish, have always struck me as particularly beautiful. …
Puerto Rico is quite famous for doing bioluminescence tours there. I spend a couple of days in Vieques, an island easy to reach from the mainland. Together with a friend of mine we have booked a Kayak Tour to see Mosquito Bay’s bioluminescence. When we started paddling in the water, the sky was almost dark. …
We have a lot of senses in common with other animals. 1 However, some senses are completely closed to human perception. Magnetoreception, or the perception of a magnetic field, is one example. In Ecology class last semester, I learned that ants can use our planet’s magnetic field to find their way back to the nest. …
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In my hostel in Martinique, two geckos are sitting innocently behind the fridge. When I took a glance, the larger of the two was always there. He only moved a few centimetres during the day. Sometimes he lay with his head in one direction, for a while, then in the other. I was wondering: What …
I’ve only seen sea turtles once in my life, but it has been an incredible experience. It was on a beach in Guadeloupe called Malendure, which is well known for sea turtles because the seaweed they eat can be found there. I didn´t have to wait long for my luck in the water until the …
It’s not really rare to see iguanas in Guadeloupe. They live on beaches or in the wilderness. You might even catch one sneaking onto your terrasse. Iguanas do not appear to be shy. They don´t seem bothered at all while tanning alongside tourists. They resemble tiny dragons with their stretched reptile bodies occupied by a …
There are certainly a lot of hermit crabs in Guadeloupe. You find them not only on beaches but on rocks close to the road or even in villages. At first, you notice their presence by a shell moving on the ground. Depending on the species Hermit Crabs exchange their home about two times a year …
My professor shocked me a little when he said bacteria influence your love life during lecture. He mentioned that these microorganisms which populate our whole body have an influence on how we feel in different ways. The interaction of your microbiomes with another person can impact attraction. 1 Also, the bacteria in our gut can …
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