In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse. It is said that he “sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus.” Another hero named Bellerophon captured Pegasus and rode him in battle but fell from his back trying to reach the heavens. Later, Pegasus became a servant of Zeus and was transformed into a starry constellation… Read more
Skunks are mammals native to North and South America. They are highly recognizable due to their bold black and white coloration. They are most well-known, however, for their ability to spray a pungent liquid from glands located beneath their tails, which they use to ward off predators… Read more
Peppa Pig is a British animated television cartoon aimed at children of the preschool age. The story centers around Peppa, her family, and her friends, each of whom is a different type of animal… Read more
Simba is a lion prince, the heir of the Pridelands. A childhood tragedy, however, forces him to run away from all he’s ever known. It is only when his childhood friend, Nala, journeys to find him that Simba returns to right the wrongs and reclaim his kingdom… Read more
The year was 1902. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt accepted an invitation to go on a bear hunt. After three days, they had found no bears to hunt. A well-meaning guide tracked down an injured black bear and tied it to a tree for the president to “hunt… Read more
The dog has been called “man’s best friend.” Dogs were domesticated from the gray wolf thousands of years ago. In the millennia since, dogs have served as companions, guardians, shepherds, and load-bearers for their human friends… Read more
A lamb is a sheep that is less than one year old. Sheep have been a familiar domestic animal for thousands of years, farmed for meat, milk, and wool. There are also many species of wild sheep… Read more
Pigs were domesticated by humans long ago. Domestic pigs may be referred to as hogs or swine, and wild pigs as boars. A baby pig is called a piglet… Read more
Seals are aquatic mammals. This means that they are furry, warm-blooded animals that spend most of their time in the sea. They must come on land to rest and raise young. There are 32 species of seal worldwide… Read more
Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world. Some can grow more than 18 feet (5.5 meters) in height. Giraffes not only have the longest neck, but arguably the longest tongue as well. They use their prehensile tongues to pull leaves from trees… Read more
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