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
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
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
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
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
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
If you love canines, this post is for you! In it, we are going to introduce you to the Chow Shepherd. Chow Shepherds are a hybrid breed of dog, a cross between the Chow Chow and German Shepherd. They are medium-sized dogs with a large head and square muzzle with black coloring around their eyes
Today’s animal is the Caiman Lizard, a cousin of the popular Tegu. The Caiman Lizard is a genus of lizards in the Teiidae family. They are found in Central and South America. The species within this genus include the common Caiman Lizard, “Lacerta agilis,” from Cuba and Hispaniola; “Lacerta punctata” from Puerto Rico; “Lacerta johnstonii”
Have you heard this popular expression, “As dead as a dodo?” The dodo bird is one of the few species of extinct bird that has been described in modern times. It was last sighted about 600 years ago on Mauritius Island off the coast of Madagascar by Dutch settlers. Unfortunately, these amazing birds were driven
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,