Quails are tiny, short-tailed game birds that resemble partridges but are generally smaller and less robust. There are roughly 130 species of these birds. The common quail has a characteristic call of three repeated chirps, and these quails are heard more often than they are seen. Male quails claim territories during the mating season to

The Pugapoo, a mix between a pug and a poodle, is a lesser-known breed of dog. But that doesn’t make them any less adorable.   Because the Pugapoo is a crossbreed, no two litters (or puppies, for that matter) will look identical. However, there are some things that you can count on with this breed,

Harbor Seals, also known as true seals or the common seal, find their habitats in the coastlines of temperate environments and the Arctic. They can be found on the coasts of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Baltic and North Seas. The common seal has a coat of either silvery white,

The breed known as the “Shollie” is a mix of a Border Collie and a German Shepherd. Though this pup seems to have been developed by accident, they have become a very popular dog choice for families in recent years. The Border Collie and German Shepherd are both very popular dogs- so it is no

Once plentiful across the North American central plains, prairie dogs are similar to people in that they gather together in families, communities, and towns. Whereas people live mostly above ground, prairie dogs live in towns (colonies) made from tunneling underground. Colonies can be large; the biggest colony of prairie dogs was estimated to be an

The Fire Salamander, common throughout southern and central Europe, is a type of toxic salamander. So what makes this creature so interesting? How does it behave in the wild? Read some fun facts to find out! Interesting Facts about the Fire Salamander The Fire Salamander varies in color. While most generally have yellow spotting or

The Tapanuli orangutan is one of only three species of orangutans in the world. Found only in the tropical moist broadleaf forests in the Tapanuli districts of northern Sumatra, there are only 800 or so Tapanuli orangutans in existence. The species is critically endangered. Although they were discovered in 1939, Tapanuli orangutans were only recognized