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
Beavers are large aquatic rodents. There are two species of beavers, and they are native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Beavers are the second largest rodent in the... Read more
For millennia, cats have been kept as pets and to control vermin. Cats may have been domesticated independently in Asia Minor and in northern Africa as much as... Read more
Donkeys, also called burros, are small mammals related to the horse. The donkey has been used by man as a beast of burden for around 6,000 years. It is thought to have been domesticated from a... Read more
Buffalo, also called bison, are large grazing mammals related to cattle. There are two species of bison, one native to North America and the other to Europe. Both are known for the characteristic hump on their... Read more
Sloths represent five to six mammal species that live in the trees of South and Central America. They are known for moving very slowly. While they may resemble monkeys, they are not... Read more
The moose is the largest species of deer in the world. It is native to the northern reaches of North America, Europe, and Asia. Moose are unique in that they may... Read more
The hedgehog is a small mammal native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. This animal is unique in that its back is covered in thousands of hard spines. When it feels threatened, the hedgehog... Read more
The kangaroo is one of Australia's most iconic animals. Like the platypus and a number of other marsupials, European scientists did not believe the kangaroo to be... Read more
Guinea pigs are small rodents native to South America. They were domesticated around 3,000 years ago. They were kept by the Inca, and they are still kept indoors and... Read more
The camel is a large mammal famous for its characteristic humps and its ability to survive in the desert. While it is a myth... Read more
Pugs are small dogs originally from China. By the late 1500s, traders had brought the dogs to Europe. Their popularity increased as pugs... Read more
Huskies are working dogs, which means they were bred to do certain jobs along with their human counterparts. Huskies were first raised... Read more
G'day, mate! Would you like to draw an animal from the Land Down Under? Now you can, with the help of this simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial... Read more
Otters are aquatic mammals, meaning they live in the water. There are thirteen species of otter, two of which live in the ocean. River otters... Read more
Did you know that the red panda isn't a panda bear at all? It was once thought to be a relative of the panda because it lives in the same... Read more
The lion, native to Africa, is the second largest cat in the world. It lives and hunts in groups called prides, and is famous for its bushy... Read more
The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal native to North and South America. It is characterized by its striped, or ringed, tail and its... Read more
Cats and humans have enjoyed a long history together. Archaeological evidence from China, Egypt, and the Middle East indicate that cats were hunting mice... Read more
What is a narwhal? Many people have never before heard of this unique creature from the sea. In fact, when ancient peoples found its bony, spiraled tusk, or tooth... Read more