931. Brains and Beauty: The Bottlenose Dolphin
March 01, 2018
The relationship between dolphins and humans has always been a special one. In many cases, some wild species appear to seek out human interaction. Close encounters are not uncommon and there are even some fascinating stories about dolphins coming to the aid of humans.
The desire to get up c...
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932. The Secrets of the Orca Hunt
March 01, 2018
Whales have always held a special fascination for mankind, but despite extensive scientific research dedicated to their biology and habitat, these warm-blooded titans of the ocean still invoke a sense of mystery. Renowned for their resilience and intelligence, our association with the majestic creat...
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933. The Urgent Issue of Whales and Plastic Pollution
March 01, 2018
Whale watching holidays are among the most popular of all nature-based tourism activities. Specialised operators offer dedicated whale watching holidays to destinations as diverse as the Azores, Norway's Lofoten Islands and California, providing the opportunity to see cetaceans in their wild, natura...
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934. Sixgill Sharks and Zombie Worms: The Unseen Azores Marine Life
March 01, 2018
Situated to the west of continental Portugal, the Azores archipelago is one of the most popular whale and dolphin watching destinations in the world. The cetacean rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean are home to numerous species of both, with dedicated whale and dolphin watching cruises providing the p...
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935. Galapagos Sea Lions: Sheep Dogs of the Ocean
March 01, 2018
In the remote archipelago of the Galapagos, extraordinary is ordinary. The diverse volcanic landscape of the islands is home to some of the most unique plant and animal species on Earth and, from Charles Darwin's ground breaking Theory on Evolution to Sir David Attenborough's masterpiece nature seri...
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936. The Mysterious Flying Mobula Rays
March 01, 2018
Similar in appearance to the manta ray, the mobula ray (the two belong to the same family, Mobulidae) is also often referred to as the "flying ray", due to its aerobatic behaviour as it breaches the water, making it appear as if it is, indeed, able to fly. These mysterious marine creatures can be ...
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937. The Ambush of the Sally Lightfoot Crab
March 01, 2018
A Galapagos wildlife cruise introduces nature lovers to some of the most remarkable marine and terrestrial animals on the planet. While the Giant Tortoise and the Marine Iguana are probably the best known of the archipelago's species, the quirky Sally Lightfoot Crab also garners its fair share of at...
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938. Introducing the Logistics Hall of Fame!
February 27, 2018
As we all know, Hollywood has its Walk of Fame, which celebrates the great and the good of show business past and present. Though few people would say that members of the delivery work industry are as glamorous as shimmering USA starlets, we appreciate talent and hard work, too! Let me introduce you...
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939. The Top 5 Bugbears in Delivery Work
February 27, 2018
Those dedicated to delivery work know the roads of this country like the back of their hands, yet are often complained about by other road users. However, this is not always fair. To redress the imbalance, let’s discuss the five most irritating habits that lorry drivers face on the roads. Here we go...
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940. The Proof is in the Pudding: Refining your Haulage Recipe
February 27, 2018
The Great British Bake Off is one of the nation’s favourite television programmes. We love to settle down on the sofa with a cup of tea and a biscuit and watch the drama and delights of the kitchen unfold before us. However, what would the programme be like if it were called ‘The Great British Freig...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
