Species

Every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, is home to one of the approximately 40 species of falcons, and while there are many differences among them, they all have several lethal traits in common. The birds’ slender, tapering wings, which let them soar at nearly 200 mph and get the most of those razor-sharp talons […]

Swans are one of the most elegant animals there are, gliding over the top of the water with their beautiful feathers. However, when you picture one, you probably just picture a plain white swan. It might surprise you to know that there are actually a variety of different swans in existence, and they’re not even

Tortoises are fascinating animals. From spending extended periods of time on both land and water to being calm house pets. Tortoises are a beloved reptile. With over 350,000 households caring for different species of tortoises as pets, it can be interesting to know more about them.  There are 49 species of tortoises but what are

Have you been wondering what animals are yellow? Maybe you have heard people mention some yellow animals and want to know more? Whatever the question is that brought you here, we have the answer for you!  When it comes to yellow animals, there are so many beautiful ones out there. Sure, yellow might seem like

Centipedes are actually very recognisable for their long, flattened and flexible bodies with a lot of legs to navigate them around. While centipede actually stands for ‘100 legs’ in Latin, in actuality depending on the kind of centipede they can range from as few as 15 pairs of legs to 191.  Surprisingly, despite their smaller

Pufferfish are thought to be some of the most adorable members of the sea, due to their big, beady eyes, and the variety of colors and patterns they can be found in. These fascinating little fish have earned their name by puffing up whenever they feel in danger, adding to their cuteness!  What many people

Koi fish are a really popular type of fish that lots of people end up getting for their ponds. They are one of the most beautiful types of fish that you can find and you’d be surprised by how many different types of koi fish there actually are. There are over 100 types of koi

Despite their dangerous sounding name, stingrays are relatively docile and non-aggressive. They tend to swim away when there is a threat approaching. Distant cousins of sharks, stingrays and many other rays, such as electric rays, the Great Manta and blue-spotted rays, are classed as Batoidea. Although often called fish, these animals do not actually have

There is a massive variety of different animals around the world and even if you think that you know about more different species than the average person, there are still some animals which you might not know about or might have simply forgotten. This article is made to explore a variety of animals which all

Axolotls are some of the strangest and most peculiar creatures on the planet. They existed in two lakes in the Valley of Mexico, Lake Xochimilco and Lake Chalco, before Lake Chalco was drained completely as a flood control measure. These strange little creatures have lived an isolated, peaceful existence for much of their evolutionary history