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Self-proclaimed leprechaun whisperer reveals he’s still in contact with the mythical creatures who only reveal themselves to him – and insists they ‘don’t have a problem’ with lockdown Kevin Woods from Co Louth claims there’s 236 remaining leprechauns in Ireland Claims he can see and communicate with them, spoke to them about lockdown Says Ireland’s … Read more
Think of a scientist and a lab-coat-wearing bod staring at a petri dish tends to spring to mind. Dr Mike Gil is a living reminder that being a scientist can also involve adventuring in some of the earth’s most remarkable and remote spots – amid some of its most astonishing creatures. Mike, 34, you see, … Read more
Now THAT’S a road hog! Sculptor turns old car hubcaps into a stunning menagerie of creatures, from warthogs to a jaguar Ptolemy Elrington, 54, from Brighton, first began making the sculptures in 2002 The sculptor has now collected 5,000 hubcaps to turn into the animal creations Among his favourites are a jaguar on the prowl … Read more
A worm-like creature that lived more than half a billion years ago has been discovered which is the ancestor for almost all living creatures. The creature, called Ikaria wariootia, lived around 555 million years ago and was found in Australia. It is the earliest known bilaterian, a creature with both a front and back, two symmetrical sides … Read more
Now you see me….From invisible owls to peeping giraffes these stunning images show how nature’s stealthiest creatures use their camouflage to disappear in plain sight Before and after photos reveal how clever creatures use their camouflage to remain hidden in plain sight Pictures include an almost invisible owl inside a tree cavity defending nest from … Read more
A fascinating new photo book reveals the ultimate places for spotting your favourite animals. The A To Z of Watching Wildlife, published by Lonely Planet, was written by acclaimed British biologists Amy-Jane Beer and Mark Carwardine and in total, 300 ‘exciting and unusual creatures’ are featured. The experts provide details around each critter and reveal some … Read more
First look at the life-like creatures that will feature in Universal Orlando’s new Harry Potter roller coaster – including a never-before-seen Blast-Ended Skrewt The new roller coaster, called Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, is set to open on June 13 The attraction will see guests fly deep into the Forbidden Forest and Hogwarts on Hagrid’s magical … Read more