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 […]
The Great Pyramids… The Taj Mahal… Two of the Seven Wonders of the World. I’m on board with “Animals in America” being added to that list. The US has an impressive array of mammals, birds, reptiles, and more that mesmerize us in a way nothing else can. (Have you ever seen an eagle catch a […]
Let’s face it—animals are cool! They are unique, and there are some pretty amazing animals in the world to explore. Switch off your TV and look at the many different wild animals, letting them amaze you with their strange ways of being closely related to the most unlikely species. Not many animals have a claim to […]
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 […]
There are only a handful of places on Earth that can be seen from outer space; the Grand Canyon, the Egyptian pyramids, and The Amazon River, to name a few. Would you be surprised to learn that coral reefs have also been photographed by astronauts? Specifically, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A reef structure like this […]
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 […]
Spiders are fascinating creatures that have long captivated human interest. They are found in nearly every region in the world, from lush rainforests to the merciless desert. There are even spiders in Antarctica! While many people fear spiders, these arachnids serve a critical role in the delicate balance of nature. Let’s look at the many […]