Animal
June 18, 2025
Meet the California Quail, a delightful bird known for its distinctive looks and endearing behaviour. Here are some fascinating tidbits about this feathered friend: With their charming appearance, gregarious nature, and unique behaviors, the California Quail is truly a bird worth admiring. Next time you’re in their natural habitat, keep an ear out for their
- June 9, 2025
With its distinctive appearance and fascinating habits, the Northern bald ibis is a bird worth getting to know. Native to parts of the Middle East and North Africa, this unique species is full of surprises. Let’s uncover some fun facts about the Northern bald ibis! Stylish Yet Bald: Despite its name, the Northern bald ibis
- May 30, 2025
The golden-crowned flying fox is also known as a golden-capped fruit bat. These furry creatures have a dark brownish black body with a face surrounded by light golden fur-giving them their name. The golden-crowned flying fox is an endangered species and is currently threatened by deforestation and hunting. These bats are essential to the ecosystem
- May 19, 2025
The Bowfin (Amia calva) is a bony fish native to North America. It is sometimes referred to as a “living fossil” or “primitive fish” since it has changed relatively little compared with its ancestors that lived many millions of years ago. The bowfin is the only living member of its entire order, family, and genus.
- May 7, 2025
The water buffalo is a bovine found in Southeast Asia and India. It is used for dairy production and as a beast of burden. The water buffalo has been domesticated – primarily for its milk but also to act as a draft animal. The male water buffalo is called a bull or an ox; the
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110 - April 21, 2025
The Honduran white bat does things a little differently from other bats. First, they have distinctly white fur that covers their entire bodies. They make tents from plant leaves and roosts during the day. Once you get over their pretty peculiar nose leaf, the Honduras white bats are quite a cute bat species. Their white
Read More378 - April 16, 2025
If you have never seen a New Zealand fur seal up close and personal, then that should definitely be something that you add to your bucket list. These adorable creatures are really quite spectacular to watch in water. They are resilient and are making a population comeback after being near extinction just a few decades
- April 9, 2025
Poodles come in curly shades and sizes. This dog breed is intelligent and great with adults and children. Poodles are known mostly for their curly coat and bright personalities, which make them the ideal pet. This medium size dog breed originated from Germany and is considered highly intelligent. They were initially used to fetch game from
Read More161 - April 2, 2025
When it comes to interesting-looking aquatic creatures, the spiny dogfish is definitely among the most unique. They actually have venom in their spine, so be careful. The spiny dogfish might be small, but it is known to be one of the fiercest predators in the ocean. Fun Facts: Spiny dogfish are relatively small sharks, weighing
Read More101 - March 24, 2025
Do you know what the biggest freshwater fish on earth is? If you guessed the arapaima, you’re right! The arapaima can grow to 3m and easily weighs 440lbs. The arapaima is a sleek yet massive, streamlined freshwater fish that dominates the waters of the Amazon River basin. Its enlarged swim bladder enables it to breathe
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