Overview The Arctic fox looks like someone took a Pomeranian and said, “Let’s cross it with a wolf and make it extra fluffy — to up the cuteness factor and make it impervious to extremely cold temperatures.” If they didn’t live in the far northern environments that are practically uninhabitable by humans, we’re pretty sure […]
Overview Koalas are an icon of the Australian continent. Incredibly popular with tourists, hundreds of thousands of people have “hug a koala bear” on their holiday checklist. (And who can blame them?!) These arboreal marsupials are unique animals, dwelling in the treetops and getting most of their moisture from a diet of leaves. They are slow-moving, […]
It’s not uncommon to see the common sparrow in many countries worldwide. This little bird is so familiar that few people even stop to think about it other than a typical sight. But maybe it is time to stop and smell the roses or the coffee, so to speak, because this familiar bird is a […]
There are over 30 various species of seals and sea lions living in the world’s oceans, all of which swim a great deal faster than the average human. Although they appear clumsy and awkward on land, in the water, the seal uses its torpedo-shaped body and fin-like feet to perform amazing feats of agility and […]
(Warning: This post contains graphic images that some readers may find disturbing.) Overview The water buffalo, which many have heard of by different names like the Asian water buffalo or the domestic water buffalo. Now you may be thinking, as we are, that they are unusual-looking animals. And it would be true to say that […]
Wallabies look like small kangaroos, so it is tough to think they are not the same animal. Although they belong to the same family, the wallaby refers to a group of marsupials that are smaller than roos. We will take you through a lot of information about this cute, fascinating collection of animals for clarity. […]
Overview At first glance, coyotes may not seem that important. After all, you’ve probably heard quite a bit about these animals being a nuisance, overbreeding, and killing farm animals. But because we know you love animals as much as we do, we want to share the other side of the story. To do that, we […]
With their ungainly wobbling swimming style and comical facial expression, blowfish are cute, characterful creatures that many experienced aquarists choose to keep as pets. But did you know that a blowfish is 1,200 times more toxic than cyanide? And there’s no known antidote to the fish’s poison! In fact, there’s enough toxin contained in one […]
Not to be confused with the X-Men character, the wolverine is a solitary, nocturnal predator that looks a bit like a small bear but with a long bushy tail similar to that of the skunk. The chances of you seeing a wolverine are extremely small due to their preference for cold, remote climates high above […]
A quick-running animal classified as an antelope, the impala impresses with its streamlined agility. In their savannas, impalas feed on greenery and gather in large numbers, especially after it rains, and vegetation grows. Do you wish to learn more about the amazing animal that is the impala? This guide will provide fascinating facts from start […]