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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]