Paramecium. Light micrograph of the singlecelled protozoan Paramecium caudatum. This animal has cilia (short hairlike structures, not seen) on the surface of its cell membrane which enable it to swim with an upwards, spiralling motion. It is an elongated oval shape with a groovelike mouth (white, centre left). P. caudatum is found mainly in stagnant ponds, feeding on bacteria and plant material. It breeds by cell division, forming two identical daughter cells. Dark field illumination. Magnification unknown.

Animal Art

Keep your furry and feathery friends close, whether they are a galloping stallion or a dog taking a selfie. Our gallery is here to turn empty walls into a cute and quirky display of animal art.

Psst! Did you know chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins are some of the most intelligent mammals out there?