Posts by Jess Keating
Maggots Look Like Mini Walruses
This is myiasis, the world of botflies, maggots, and the worms living inside of you.
The Dark Side of Evolution
Melanism is an adaptation that makes an animal dark, and it serves two purposes: it increases an animal’s chance of survival and it makes it look awesome.
Electric Eels Are Powerful Enough to Kill A Horse
Of all the amazing species on the planet, the most shocking are the ones that harness electricity.
We Failed Domesticating the Moose, But Foxes Might Work
Domestication allowed our species to conquer the globe. This is how it works.
Cannibalism: These Animals Eat Their Own Kind
Our Halloween haunts are usually based in the supernatural. But the scariest monsters are the ones that are found throughout the natural world. Cannibals.
Here's 5 Women from the World of Science Who Changed the Game
Hey Team Animalogic! Jess Keating here. I’ve been co-hosting Animalogic: Second Nature for a little while now, and it seemed high time to properly introduce myself. And what better way than to share something near and dear to my heart? As a zoologist, author, and illustrator, I’m always happy to learn about remarkable women of … Continued
How Venom Destroys Your Insides
For many of us, spiders, snakes, and centipedes trigger an innate fear. While it may seem to be due to their often many legs, or lack thereof, deeper down the phobia comes from their venom.
How Venom Destroys Your Insides
For many of us, spiders, snakes, and centipedes trigger an innate fear. While it may seem to be due to their often many legs, or lack thereof, deeper down the phobia comes from their venom.
These Animals Hunt in Packs
Pack hunting: when animals team up to hunt prey too large for an individual to catch.
Spitters and Defensive Vomiters: Nature is Gross
For the ultimate survival strategy, these animals had to look within… to their vomit.
Bloodsuckers: These Vampires Are Out For Blood
Hematophagy; the practice of drinking blood from another animal. These predators are vampires. – Check out Skillshare and get your first 2 months free: https://skl.sh/animalogic13
These Parasites Make Real World Zombies
Chest bursting worms, brain-eating fungus, and castrating barnacles: the world of parasites is not great. Everyone give a warm welcome to Jess Keating, who will be co-hosting Second Nature with Danielle. Jess is zoologist-turned author and illustrator who writes all about animals. We’re really excited for her to join the team, and we hope you … Continued
Amphibious Mammals: The Life Aquatic
Sometimes ecosystems change, and currently, several species of terrestrial mammals are turning to a life in the water.
Mimicry: A World of Imposters
Don’t trust your eyes. These mimics will have you questioning reality.
These Parasites make Real World Zombies
Chest bursting worms, brain-eating fungus, and castrating barnacles: the world of parasites is not great. Everyone say a warm welcome to Jess Keating, who will be co-hosting Second Nature with Danielle. Jess is zoologist-turned author and illustrator who writes all about animals. We’re really excited for her to join the team, and we hope you … Continued