Bold, bright, and with a bill to match, this is the toucan. Well known in the Western world for its large multicolored bill four times the size of its head and curious eyes, this species of bird has lent its image to many TV shows, films, and advertisements. Playful and intelligent, the toucan can give […]
Even though you may think that the opossum is related to rats, you would be very wrong. They are, in fact, marsupials, so they are related to kangaroos and koalas. This means that their young are kept in their mother’s pouch. Opossums are commonly referred to as possums, but they do have one key difference, […]
Overview Did you know that a group of jellyfish is sometimes called a smack? I reckon you’ll agree that nickname is appropriate if you’ve ever swum right into one of these animals and been stung by its trailing tentacles! These remarkable animals have been around since before the dinosaurs lived, which is pretty impressive for […]
There is no cuter sight than an otter floating around on its back with its little paws folded on its belly. They look like aquatic teddy bears from a distance, but if you get up close, you soon realize not everything about the otter is quite so adorable. Despite that, the demand for pet otters […]
There isn’t a person on this earth who doesn’t recognize those unmistakable black eye patches as belonging to a Giant Panda. The world adores them, and in China, they are even considered a national treasure. But with all this love for giant pandas, why are they still endangered? We look at the bigger picture and […]
These colorful birds, whose natural habit is the rainforests and open grasslands of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, are now found in many parts of the world where they are kept as domestic pets. Curious birds by nature, they are playful with active personalities to match their size. But this is no […]
The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, but their speed hasn’t let them outrun possible extinction. In the wild, cheetah numbers are reducing at rapid speeds, and it’s crucial now more than ever that we protect the few thousand individuals that are left in the wild. This article will cover everything you need to […]
Overview First of all, lions do not live in jungles. They are known as the King of Beasts but live in open grasslands and woodlands. Some even live in semi-tropical areas and deserts. Now that myth is out of the way, we can get down to the nitty-gritty of the lion as a species and […]
Overview The next time someone says, “you’re stubborn as a mule,” you should thank them! Mules are legendary for being hard-headed, but that’s only because they tend to have enough smarts to know when they shouldn’t do whatever you’re asking them to. They’re truly amazing creatures; they are whip-smart, hardy, and incredibly sweet. Utilized all […]
Overview It’s thought there are around 2,000 species of starfish living in every one of the world’s oceans, from the tropical Caribbean to the frigid depths of the Arctic. So, if, like me, you love beachcombing; you’ve most likely come across a stranded starfish or seen one in a rockpool. Did you know that starfish, […]