Description & Size of the Ornithomimus Ornithomimus is a genus of ornithomimid dinosaur, and its name translates from Greek to mean “bird mimic.” As you imagine what you think of… Read More
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“A Blue-gray gnatcatcher can snatch insects out of mid-air” One of the Blue-gray gnatcatcher’s most notable features is the cap of deep blue feathers on its head. Another notable feature… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
In order to communicate, the killdeer makes a shrill "kill-deer" sound for which it’s named. The killdeer is a member of the plover group. These are small wading birds that… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“Spitting cobras have openings in the front of their fangs so they can spit venom.” The Mozambique spitting cobra is a snake species native to Africa. It is a highly… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The Arabian cobra is the only true cobra species that can be found in the Arabian Peninsula. Residing deep within one of the hottest ecosystems in the world, the Arabian… Read More
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The San Francisco garter snake is among the rarest snake species in the United States. The San Francisco garter snake is a subspecies of the common garter snake. Swathed in… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The Yellow Cobra, or Cape cobra is a highly venomous creature located in southern Africa. Among other names, there's the brown cobra and koperkapel. That loosely translates, in the Afrikaans… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The central ranges taipan may be among the deadliest snakes in the world. The central ranges taipan, also known as the western desert taipan, is a species of highly venomous,… Read More
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“Olive sea snakes can stay underwater for two hours without taking a breath” The olive sea snake is sometimes called the golden sea snake or the olive-brown sea snake because… Read More
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"Fast and Furious" If anyone living in the American south or in states east of the Rockies is going to see a snake, it will most likely be a black… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The false coral snake mimics both the coral snake and the cobra to scare away predators” A false coral snake looks a lot like a coral snake but is non-venomous.… Read More
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The green rat snake catches its meals in midair! The green rat snake is common in Southeast Asia but spends most of its time out of sight, high in the… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The wrought iron butterflyfish stands out from other butterflyfish species because it isn’t nearly as colorful. Instead, its notable metallic black scales are adorned with hints of yellow, making it… Read More
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“This snake vigorously shakes its tail as a way to frighten away predators” Normally, the Great Plains rat snake is two to three feet in length. However, there are some… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“Though the Kinabalu Giant Red Leech is called a leech, it doesn’t feed on blood” The Kinabalu giant red leech definitely lives up to its name. This insect is bright… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“Are Keelbacks Venomous? It Depends” The keelbacks are a huge family of colubrid snakes that are found in the Old World. There are not only a lot of them, but… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The peppermint angelfish has unique colors that resemble the candy for which it’s named. These tropical fish exist at depths of the ocean which are difficult for divers to access… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The beauty rat snake is quite a sight to see, and they are often praised for their ability to eliminate unwanted critters. They aren’t venomous, but they have a bite… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The Polka Dot Stingray, sometimes known as the Xingu River Ray, White-Blotched River Stingray, is a freshwater stingray that only lives in Brazil's Xingu River. Although sometimes eaten, this ray… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The albino Japanese rat snake is a symbol of good luck” The Japanese rat snake is sometimes called the blue general because some of them have bright blue scales. It… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The little bladefin basslet may remind you of a round-tail guppy, and they do have many things in common. They can both thrive in reefs, live in salt water, and… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The Asian Arowana is known by many distinct names, including the Asian bony tongue and the dragonfish. The name dragonfish comes from its unique appearance, including the massive scales, bright… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The blue eyed pleco is an omnivorous freshwater fish with an affinity for consuming driftwood and shrimp. The large size makes it quite a sight to see in any home… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The bright red pouty lips of the Red-Lipped Batfish, are thought to attract mates, which is what bright red pouty lips do for humans. Two of the challenges of life… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The term “conger eel” refers to one of 14 species of eels in the genus “Conger.” These eels vary widely in size and weight, though most are of a similar… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The redtail catfish is a large, colorful fish that is native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins of South America. It only lives in freshwater streams and rivers. Distinctive… Read More
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The electric catfish is a family of around 21 species that can discharge an electric shock from a specialized organ. This is not the only catfish family with an electric… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The Cecropia Moth is North America’s Largest Moth!” This amazing, colorful insect, is so big it can cover the palm of a man’s hand. Found east of the Rocky Mountains… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
With its iconic glowing lure, the football fish is a large genus within the order of anglerfish. Found within their isolated deep-sea habitat, these are shy and elusive fish. There… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The Cobia Fish is a Beautiful and Fearless Marine Fish” With its cylindrical body and elegant fins, the cobia is one of the more attractive gamefish. Large in size, the… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The red-billed quelea is a small passerine noted for its colorful feathers and bright red bill. It is also known as the weaver bird. It is a sociable bird that… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The sea roach is a crustacean with a gray, segmented shell. Though they breathe through gills, these tiny creatures live on land. They have fourteen legs, two short antennae, and… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The viper shark, also known as the viper dogfish, is an elusive creature that swims no higher than 490 feet below sea level. His threatening fangs impale his prey, though… Read More
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“The Lappet-faced Vulture is Africa’s largest vulture” Also called the Nubian vulture, this great bird of prey probably makes the lives of other vultures possible. That’s because it is often… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The Griffon Vulture can see carrion from thousands of feet above the ground” Its eight-to-nine-foot wingspan is just one of the many impressive facts about a griffon vulture. They are… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The orange-crowned warbler is a unique songbird who primarily lives in the western hemisphere. This bird has a high-pitched trill for a song, and males even have different songs to… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The Ortolan Bunting is The Little Bird That is Forbidden Food” Of all the weird gastronomic traditions humans indulge in, eating this inoffensive little bird is one of the weirdest… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“Elegant Terns can live to be 20 years old or more.” Elegant Terns are social birds with a loud call that sounds like, ‘kar-eek!’ They live throughout a range of… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“A European Robin is referred to as a Pretty Little Redbreasted Thug” This chubby little creature is a welcome sight to farmers and gardeners alike as it loves to eat… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The Kori bustard is the largest animal able to fly, especially the male, which is heavier than the female. This bird species is a member of the bustard family, and… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The king vulture is among the largest land-based birds in the world. This bird can be seen soaring far above the lowlands of Central and South America in search of… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
"The Death Adder is more closely related to the Cobra than other Australian snakes." Also known as the Common Death Adder, this species is native to eastern and southern Australia,… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The western hognose snake is a capable actor that will transition from puffing up like a cobra to dramatically playing dead in the face of predators, but they’re actually loath… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The Lazarus lizard, known as the common wall lizard or the European wall lizard, is an invasive species. Locals prefer to call these reptiles Lazarus lizards in Cinncinnati because of… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The sambar is among the most common deer species in all of South Asia. In terms of its appearance and ecological role, this species shares many similarities with the white-tailed… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“The Freshwater Crocodile can be described as 'Almost harmless'." Despite the fact that it can grow to about 9 feet and has about 70 teeth that are always being replaced,… Read More
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“The average heart rate of a cinnamon ferret is 225 beats a minute” A cinnamon ferret gets its name from the brownish/red colors of its fur. Despite being popular as… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
The telescope fish is a striking, colorful creature that exists in deep-sea tropical and subtropical ecosystems. The telescope fish exists in depths of three-quarter miles to 1.3 miles down. Living… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
Snouted cobras can grow to a size of 8.2 feet. habitat in the southern part of Africa. The bite of a snouted cobra has powerful venom that can result in… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
“Leopard lizards can jump a distance of two feet” Leopard lizards live in the southwest United States and in Mexico. There are different varieties including the blunt-nosed leopard lizard and… Read More
By AZ Animals 3 years ago
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