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Camouflage is a biological or military technique used to conceal something by making it appear to blend in with its surroundings, thus allowing it to
A scorpion is an arachnid belonging to the order Scorpiones. Scorpions are characterized by their distinctive appearance, including a pair of pincers (pedipalps), a segmented
Tharosaurus indicus is the name given to an ancient species of dinosaur discovered in the Thar Desert region of Jaisalmer, India. It is a type
About Clouded Leopard The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a wild cat found in dense forests from the foothills of the Himalayas to mainland Southeast
Indian Eagle-Owl The Indian eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian Subcontinent.
What is Ethology? Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior—including animal communication, predation, defense, aggression, mating, imprinting, fixed action patterns and releasers, and migration—most
It all depends on what we mean by “big”! Are we measuring height, weight, or length? The tallest dog ever measured was Zeus, a Great Dane. He
Hippopotamus and Rhinoceros both are African mammals. Both are large, heavy and powerful animals. They often look similar and thus people often confuse these two
Hawk and falcon both are birds of prey with hooked beaks. People often confuse these two birds as they look alike. Although they look similar
Frog and toad both are amphibians and belong to the same order Anura in the animal kingdom. Although both look similar and belong to the
Goose and duck are two different freshwater birds that belong to the same family Anatidae. These birds are usually found in freshwater habitats such as
Dolphin and shark both are aquatic animals that belong to the vast group of vertebrates as both have a backbone. People often confuse these two
There are many differences between Cheetah and Leopard. A list of differences between Cheetah and Leopard are given below: Comparison Index Cheetah Leopard Physical
Butterfly and moth are closely related species that belong to the same order Lepidoptera. People often confuse butterflies with moths as these flying insects look
Animals are classified under several categories: herbivores, carnivores, reptiles, amphibians, insects, omnivores, etc. These are just some of the classifications. Nature has given us a
Alligator and crocodile are large water-dwelling reptiles. They look similar so people often confuse one with the other. Despite some physical similarities, these two reptiles
How many times have you caught your dog looking guilty? Or found your cat lounging in the sun, glowing with happiness? It’s fun to imagine
Halloween is not the only season when monsters creep, slither and lie in ambush among us. Indeed, there’s little the imagination can conceive that Mother Nature hasn’t
In Kingsford, Australia in 2006, a Rottweiler named Zap donated blood to a German shepherd named Rocky. Veterinarians removed two bullets from Rocky after the
American alligators in the Florida Everglades use their snouts and claws to create massive trenches known as “gator holes.” Nutrients, water and living space. Those
A local farmers market in Annandale, Virginia, sells natural chicken eggs. Different chickens lay eggs of different colors solely because of their genetic makeup. Peruse
Blood is red, right? In most cases, yes. But, there are animals out there whose blood comes in different colors, such as the octopus, whose
Gynandromorph of a Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterfly. Earlier this year, a sighting of a rare cardinal thrilled countless birdwatchers when it appeared in a Pennsylvania backyard. The
The loggerhead sea turtle can submerge and live on one breath for up to 10 hours if necessary. You, like most humans, can probably hold
A one-month-old veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. Chameleons are well-known for their ability to spontaneously change color. Chameleons have
The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is ground-dwelling and cannot climb up smooth surfaces because it doesn’t have toe pads like most other geckos. You might not realize
The Ayam Cemani chicken is completely black including its bones and flesh. It’s not often you look at an animal and think “I bet all
Seemore the sea turtle now wears a 3-D printed “backpack” that helps correct her buoyancy problem after she was struck by a boat and her
Gastroliths believed to have come from the stomachs of dinosaurs, found in the Jurassic strata near Starr Springs, Utah. As a human, you are not
If you have just been bitten by a terrifying snake, this is not the article for you. If you’re hustling to the hospital with twin puncture
Hammerhead worms are carnivorous, feeding on a variety of small, soft-bodied animals — snails, slugs and earthworms — and are often even cannibalistic, sometimes eating
The Brazilian wandering spider’s venom is considered the deadliest arachnid in the world, and its venom hits the nervous system with a vengeance. But is
Male pot-bellied seahorses have large fleshy pouches where embryos develop during pregnancy. Normally, female animals give birth to young — not males. It’s just the
There are more than 15,700 named species and subspecies of ants, and many others not yet named by science. Have you ever wondered exactly
How long do squirrels live? Their average life span depends on a lot of things like where they live, whether they’re male or female, and
Thought to have originated in Mexico, though some origin theories place them first in Malta or China, the Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog
A cheetah makes a run in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The cheetah is generally considered the fastest animal on land. This might seem like
A white-out blizzard didn’t seem to hurt the appetite of this little squirrel at all. While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter,
How long could you stand on Antarctic ice before your bare feet froze solid? A minute, maybe two? If you’re an emperor penguin, you can do it
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), contrary to popular belief, does not have the longest tongue of any mammal on Earth. That honor belongs to the
Leopard and Cheetah Leopard (Panthera pardus) Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Large and muscular Tall and slender Larger head Head is small in relation to its body
Common Name Scientific Name Dog Canis lupus Domestic dog Canis lupus familiaris Cat Felis catus Horse Equus ferus caballus Sheep Ovis aries Domestic Pig Sus
Breeds of Cow Indigenous Milch Breed Gir, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Deoni, Badri Indigenous Draught Breed Hallikar, Amritmahal, Khillari, Bargur, Umblachery, Alambadi Indigenous Dual Purpose Tharparkar,
Animal (Scientific Name) Native Countries Features Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Canada; Greenland; Norway; Russia; United States Largest land carnivore, feeds mostly on seals and fish,
Animal Scientific Name Native Countries Continent Lion Panthera leo Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi,
Bird Countries Continent Ostrich Almost all countries of Africa Africa Kiwi New Zealand Australia Emu Australia Australia Rhea Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay South America
Animal Countries Continent Alpaca Bolivia, Peru South America Bonobo Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Bactrian Camel Xinjiang province of China, Mongolia Asia Chimpanzee Gabon, Democratic
Largest mammal (also largest animal) Blue Whale Smallest mammal Bumblebee Bat Largest land animal African Elephant Fastest land animal Cheetah Tallest animal Giraffe Largest monkey
1. Pigeons are actually really smart! They might have a reputation for being a bit…well, stupid – but that’s totally wrong! Pigeons are actually very
1. Reptiles can live to a ripe old age! Reptiles are amongst the longest-living species known to scientists. The Aldabra tortoise can live for over
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