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

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

1. Hippos are really big Pictures like this don’t do it justice – but the hippo is actually the 3rd largest animal on land! First

1. Ducks quack in different accents Like us humans, ducks have different accents depending on where they’re from. Also like humans, city dwellers usually have

1. Goats And Humans Go Way Back! Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans! Goats were domesticated from the bezoar

1. There Are Lots Of Different Types of Rhino 5 infact! The black rhino, the white rhino, the Indian rhino (also known as the greater

1. They Are Found In Africa and Asia Hyenas are found all over the place, in lots of different countries throughout Africa and Asia. Spotted

1. Frogs are OLD! There is fossil evidence of frogs being around for over 200 million years! That’s just as old as the dinosaurs, and

1. They have a gory history Bulldogs are called bulldogs because they were originally bred to fight bulls, in the old English sport of bullbaiting.

1. Crocodiles are different from alligators What’s the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Well, a few things! Firstly, they are two different species

1. Some crabs are older than the Dinosaurs The first crabby creatures emerged way before the dinosaurs. The oldest of these include the Horseshoe crab,

1. On average, sloths travel only 41 yards per day! 41 yards is less than half the length of a football field or 63 Xboxes,

1. The mantis shrimp has the fastest punch! You may think professional boxers have lightning quick punches, but the mantis shrimp makes them all look

1. There are 3 species of Zebra! Even though all Zebra live on the continent of Africa, there are three different species! The Grévy, the

1. “Jaguar” is a mysterious word Even the jaguar’s name is cool! One theory is that the word jaguar may come from yaguar – which means “what

1. Some squirrels are really big The biggest squirrel in the world is the Indian Giant Squirrel, and it definitely lives up to it’s name!

1. The blue whale is the largest animal EVER! You might already know that the blue whale is the largest animal alive right now –

1. Horses don’t breathe like we do No, we don’t mean they huff and snort all the time! Horses actually can’t breathe through their mouths

1. Flamingos Aren’t Actually Pink! Well, at least not naturally! They’re actually white! Their pink colouring comes from their food – the microscopic algae that

1. There Are 1000s of Species of Snakes At least 3500 to be precise! Snakes are found all over the world, and there are lots

1. Giraffes are the tallest mammal on earth That’s right, they don’t get any taller! Unless a blue whale was to stand up on its