Species

When many of us think of the Tasmanian devil, we think of the old dim witted, ferocious Looney Tunes character, who would spend the entirety of his day chasing prey. The Tasmanian devil would also offer some characteristic grunts and growls, which became a signature for his character.  But, are any of these attributes applicable […]

Racoons are a loveable and largely misunderstood member of the animal kingdom, and can be found at varying points throughout the world – although they are mostly associated with North America.  However, despite their widespread placement, and the fact that they are cute and loved within popular culture, there are still many misconceptions held by

Sugar gliders are a commonly seen creature throughout Australia and the surrounding territories, and have achieved worldwide love and recognition thanks to its unusual physiology and cute appearance.  This has led to many wondering about their legality as domestic pets – especially in California, where the demand for exotic pets is higher than ever.  But

We all know and love the Tasmanian devil from our childhoods, found on the popular Looney Tunes show. When we would witness the Tasmanian devil, he would often be a solitary seeming creature, preferring to hunt down his prey by himself. But is this true for real Tasmanian devils too?  If you want to find

Sugar gliders are very sweet and cuddly marsupials that can become great pets for attentive owners. They love attention and are very sociable animals. As with any pet, it’s important to make sure that you know how to care for a sugar glider before you take one home with you.  In this article, we will

Many of us around the world first learnt of the ‘Tasmanian Devil’ via Looney Toons. Despite Taz being one of the most popular characters to come from the animated show in reality he does not share many traits or even look like an actual Tasmanian Devil.  The Tasmanian Devil is the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial

Kangaroos might seem like a dominant species to many – namely due to their size and musculature. However, they too can fall victim to various predatory creatures, reminding us that as far as nature goes, there is always something bigger.  But what exactly eats kangaroos, and what makes them susceptible to predation?  What Eats Kangaroos? 

Kangaroos and Wallabies are both marsupials that are native to Australia. They share many visible characteristics such as large feet, strong legs, and the ability to carry their young in the pouch. Although kangaroos and wallabies are in the same order, family, and subfamily, they are not the same animal. Telling the difference between these

Opossums are widely considered to be a gentle and easily startled creature – characterized in media by their penchant for eating garbage, and their tendency to faint, or ‘play possum’, when threatened by predators.  They also have a reputation for being somewhat unclean and prone to germs. But is this actually true, and if so,

When we are asked to picture kangaroos, we think of the western gray or red types, which are most likely to be seen at zoos, or the flat open plains, forests, and woodlands of Australia, and a big question here is whether they are at any risk of facing extinction? In short, this isn’t likely