Tigers are the largest cat species on earth and are part of the genus Panthera family. These huge felines have vertical stripes decorating their orange and white coats. You may not think it, but tigers are camouflaged in their natural environment. The black stripes help to distort the look of a tiger’s body, and their […]
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 […]
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, […]
There isn’t a person on this earth who doesn’t recognize those unmistakable black eye patches as belonging to a Giant Panda. The world adores them, and in China, they are even considered a national treasure. But with all this love for giant pandas, why are they still endangered? We look at the bigger picture 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 […]
Overview Lowchens are small dogs known for their positive attitude and playful energy. This wonderful breed is also known as the little lion dog, and this name suits their brave personality perfectly. They have mysterious origins and are thought to have originated from somewhere in Eastern Europe. This breed has been around for over 500 […]
Pekingese are a really interesting breed with a history to match. Their unique squished face and long fur have made them a firm favorite with those that love designer breeds. These features have also made them a very successful show dog too. They originated in China and are considered one of the most popular toy […]
For far too long, animals have been subject to suffering in the name of medical research, such as chemical testing for beauty and cosmetic products. Luckily, countries all over the world are finding alternatives in the fight to stop the cruel and unnecessary practice of animal testing. So how can we do our bit so […]
If there’s one thing we all agree on, it’s the fact that peacocks are one of the most magical and majestic birds around. Their huge train of distinctive feathers is a sight to see, and one you are unlikely to forget. Their train comes in a wide variety of different colors and patterns. Whether you […]
Look we are all very aware that we can not continue to destroy not only our planet but the animals and plants that inhabit it. After all, our survival depends on us being able to share this amazing planet with all its inhabitants. There are loads of simple ways that we can all help endangered […]