The story of the eel is a slippery subject that takes us from the Sargasso Sea on the eastern coast of the US all the way to the rivers and lakes of Europe. As we follow the intriguing life story of the freshwater eel, we’ll unlock a series of secrets and mysteries, like why the […]
Did you know that Whale sharks are not whales at all but the planet’s largest fish? However, unlike the Great White shark in the “Jaws” movie, these 40-foot gentle giants pose no threat to people, feeding on plankton rather than surfers! Despite being mostly seen in isolation, these creatures often assemble in numbers where food […]
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 […]
Known as the Deaths Head monkey, the Squirrel monkeys belong to the family Cebidae. It is a small primate species with its natural habitat in the rainforests of South and Central America. Besides a creepy death mask and false penises on females, this tiny primate can live in troops of 500 individuals. It has several […]
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 There are only a few animals on this planet, more impressive than the rhinoceros. With their horned noses, large bodies, immense strength, and thick skin – you could be forgiven for thinking they are some kind of dinosaur! Despite their appearance, most rhino species are pretty laid back. They are rarely aggressive, spending their […]
Overview You’ve heard the saying, “only a mother could love a face like that,” right? That saying applies to the pygmy hippo. As cute as it is, it also contains an element of “ug.” And, of course, everyone thinks it looks like a tiny hippopotamus. That is relatively true if you aren’t looking at them […]
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 […]
We can find cougars in both North and South America, all the way from Canada down to southern Chile. These big cats, which you may also know as the panther, puma, or mountain lion, are the fourth biggest cat species worldwide, with males weighing up to 72 kilograms. Although I’ve never seen a puma in […]
Overview The giraffe is quite a comical-looking character with its peculiar body shape and characteristics. We don’t want to body shame it, but it is kinda weird looking. Yet, at the same time, it is elegant and goofy, which is why most people love this gorky creature. We will take you through a detailed walk […]