Most households throughout the US include a pet, whether a dog, a cat, or even a goldfish. But would you believe that there are actually legal exotic pets you can own? That’s right; some states allow pets like alligators, capybaras, fennec foxes, and even cougars, which to me, is just crazy to even think about. […]
Africa is often called the birthplace of humankind, but it is also a place with fabulous animals and numerous species of wildlife. While I am from Southern Africa, I am still amazed by the incredible variety of animals that abound in the jungles and on the plains of Africa. I simply couldn’t help sharing some […]
Did you know there are 23 countries in North America? And they’re packed with animals on land and in the air and sea. You could take a trip to Haiti to see hutia, visit Canada to check out the stoat, or you could just keep reading to learn about both. This continent is home to […]
I love animals—unique animals, weird animals, and even the strangest animals on earth. There are simply so many outrageous animals in the world that it’s hard for me to choose a favorite animal. Do you love unusual animals as much as I do? Then you’re about to have an epic journey through the strange side […]
.commonpostlink { display: none; } .commonpostlink.new-content { display: block; /* or “inline” or “inline-block”, depending on your desired display */ } Blue whales are magnificent creatures that have graced our oceans for over one million years. Did you know that the blue whale is the largest known animal to have ever lived on earth? A […]
The common wombat, also known as Vombatus ursinus or bare-nosed wombat, is an animal endemic to Southern Australia, but this comical-looking creature is bigger than you would imagine. It is also part of the marsupial family with the likes of kangaroos and koalas. This means that they all rear their young in a pouch. There […]
Are giraffes endangered? The answer is ambiguous. Some giraffes are critically endangered, while others are threatened species. Thankfully, conservation efforts are bringing about a change for many wild giraffes. However, the silent extinction among many of the nine subspecies is an ongoing concern as giraffe numbers for some species decline while others grow. Giraffe population […]
When I was a child, by far, my favorite animal in the sea was the seahorse. I was fascinated by these wonderful creatures and always made a beeline for their aquarium every time we visited our local Sea World exhibition. Despite their name, seahorses are fish species, not reptiles or mammals. These remarkable creatures can […]
To be very honest with you, I’ve never liked insects; in fact, I have a huge phobia to the point that I can’t go to sleep if there is any type of insect in my room. Stupidly enough, I moved to a country with high cockroach populations, amongst many other insects that can fly, jump, […]
With often brightly colored, sleek bodies and a similar looking appearance to that of a snake, although technically a lizard, this is the skink. Found in backyards and the wild throughout most parts of the world, skinks are a great addition to any environment with their lightning-fast reflexes to help keep insect populations in check. […]