Wildlife

For people with a fear of spiders, it sounds like a nightmare: Some spiders can fly for miles through the air! But how?

PETBOOK explains how birds protect themselves from rain and how this behavior varies among different bird species.

A new study compares the running speeds of 258 spider species. An Australian jungle huntsman spider reached nearly 8 mph.

The Gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake and is otherwise an animal of extremes. PETBOOK reveals what these are.

The tarsier has eyes larger than its brain and is the only purely carnivorous primate. PETBOOK presents five facts.

Many people fear them: PETBOOK takes a closer look at the most venomous spiders living in Germany.

The world's oceans are home to many shark species. But how likely is it to encounter a shark in the Mediterranean Sea?

Capybaras: The trendy animal of recent years. PETBOOK presents 13 fascinating facts about the world's largest rodents.

A study reveals that anacondas reached lengths of over five meters as far back as 12.4 million years ago.

The blobfish is considered the ugliest animal in the world. But the famous photo is misleading. Here's how the deep-sea fish actually lives.

There are many types of wolf spiders. To some people, they may look threatening, but are they really? PETBOOK explains.

Does the bamboo shark prefer walking to swimming? Researchers discovered it near Papua New Guinea and found remarkable adaptations.

PETBOOK explains which jellyfish are found in the Mediterranean and what precautions to take if you come into contact with them.

Moose in Germany are rare but increasingly spotted. Sightings are particularly on the rise in the East. What's behind this trend?

Discovering a snake up to 1.5 meters long while swimming can be quite startling. But is there really a reason to be afraid?

Why do sharks and many other predatory fish have nostrils even though they don't have lungs? The answer lies in a clever olfactory system.

Only two grams: Why the world's smallest mammal is constantly fighting for survival.

PETBOK explains whether the grass snake (Natrix natrix) is venomous and why it is an important animal in our local ecosystem.

Invasive species or misunderstood urban resident? Why raccoons spark debate in Germany.

Many people are repulsed by spiders. Yet, spiders are useful hunters. Here's what spiders eat, how they help us, and when caution is advised.