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, […]
Overview Ladybugs are beautiful, bright, shiny, intriguing, and just plain gorgeous, right? There can’t be too many people on this planet who can disagree with this statement. If they don’t know what a ladybug is, their lives are all the poorer. But there is another side to these cute ladybird beetles. It chills you to […]
Capuchin monkeys hail from the tropical forests of South America, Central America, and sometimes Argentina. Famously known as “organ grinders,” capuchins are a natural sight in movies and television shows and also popular pets among humans. If you’re interested in learning about the fascinating capuchin, this guide will tell you everything you need to know, […]
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 […]
If you own a pet gerbil, its ancestors probably came from Mongolia. The Mongolian and Fat-tailed gerbils appear more suited to a domesticated life than other species and are widely regarded as friendly, gentle creatures. Gerbils only became household pets comparatively recently, although some say the great warrior Genghis Khan owned a Mongolian gerbil back […]
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. […]