Brutal First Flight: Barnacle geese frequently build their nests high on mountain cliffs and on hatching, the parents show them the way to jump from the cliff and the goslings follow them by instinct and take the plunge. Only 50% survive the jump and pred
On land, the average speed of a softshell turtle is around 3 miles/hour, however, while swimming, a softshell turtle can hit speeds up to 15 miles/hour. A softshell turtle's finely tapered "flying saucer-shaped" shell is designed to allow it to slice thro
An African rough burrower scorpion cleaning and polishing its huge claws. This scorpion relies more on its claws to crush its prey than using its stinger, though it will use both if necessary.
