Elephants are the largest land animals on earth. This huge animal is recognized by its characteristic large ears, long, forward-facing teeth called tusks, and its unique snakelike nose, called a trunk... Read more
According to some surveys, the tiger is most commonly cited as a favorite animal. It is the largest cat on earth, ranging through Russia, North Korea, India, China, and other parts of Asia... Read more
Lions have been featured in artwork since time immemorial. Early examples include lion-goddess statues retrieved from ancient Egypt, and the parading lions of the Ishtar Gate from ancient Babylon. These items are on display at the... Read more
A baby duck is called a duckling. The word "duck" comes from Old English words meaning "diver" or "to bend down low." How did the duck earn this name? It is because of the "upending" behavior some species exhibit while... Read more
What does the fox say? This question was asked in a viral Youtube music video that debuted in 2013. Interestingly, the fox does, in fact, make a sound. The female fox has a haunting call that has been likened to a... Read more
Wolves have long played a role in myth, literature, and popular culture. Its natural range spans Europe, Asia, and North America, and the domestic dog arose from the gray wolf. In various cultures, wolves have represented... Read more
Deer are found throughout the world. Forty-three species are native to every continent except for Australia and Antarctica... Read more
The eastern bluebird is one of the most beloved backyard songbirds in North America. Bluebirds can be found year-round throughout the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico. In summer, they are found... Read more
Seagulls are familiar white and gray birds that frequent coastal regions around the world. Have you ever seen a seagull living far from the sea? Don't worry, he's not lost. Some seagulls migrate inland during either the summer or... Read more
A nest is a type of home. It is a structure created by an animal to protect its eggs and house its young after hatching. Birds are most famous for their nests, but mice, squirrels, insects, frogs, alligators, turtles, and even fish build nests of different kinds... Read more
Did you know that pearls are not ordinary rocks or mere beads made by man? Pearls are actually made by an ocean animal called an oyster. How does an oyster make a pearl.. Read more
The arctic fox is also known as the white fox, snow fox, or polar fox. It lives in the cold northern polar regions of the world. In times past, it has been sought after for the beauty of its... Read more
In Europe, black cats were once thought to be the companions of witches, and you could be punished for owning one. Other myths held that witches could shape-shift and become... Read more
The Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex for short, is among the most well known of the dinosaurs. The name Tyrannosaurus rex means "king of the tyrant lizards." T. rex is thought to have been either a predator or a... Read more
The hammerhead shark is perhaps one of the most recognizable fish in the ocean. The strangely shaped head, called a cephalofoil, may give the shark increased maneuverability while hunting and an enhanced sense of... Read more
"There's a fly in the buttermilk, shoo fly, shoo!" "Shoo, fly, don't bother me." These and other folk songs and nursery rhymes illustrate the universal struggle of... Read more
Anglerfish represent a unique variety of fish, so named for their ability to "fish" for prey using a fleshy lure that dangles from their head. Large fang like... Read more
Lobsters are crustaceans, invertebrates of the sea. Like crabs and insects, they wear their skeletons like armor on the outside of their bodies. Many species have intimidating large... Read more
The hippopotamus, or hippo for short, is a large African mammal. It shares the title of second largest land mammal with the similarly sized white rhino, second only to the African... Read more
The orca, also called a killer whale, is a type of toothed whale. At up to 33 feet in length, it is the largest member of the dolphin family. Killer whales use 40 four-inch long teeth to capture prey such as... Read more