Emmanuel Kingsley
Author for A-Z Animals

The sand dollar (Echinarachnius parma) looks like a silver dollar. They are flat invertebrate marine animals whose close relatives are sea urchins, sea cucumber, and starfish.  Also, their skeletal structure… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 3 years ago

Sea cucumbers are part of echinoderms' animal group, containing urchins, sand dollars, and starfish. They are found in nearly all marine environments throughout the world.  Sea cucumbers are named for… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 3 years ago

There is a common misconception when it comes to carpenter bees. Most people assume they eat wood based on their wood-boring tendencies. They possess impressive mandibles which they use for… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 3 years ago

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are notable for a simple reason: they're the largest penguin species alive today! Found only in Antarctica with an average height of 45 inches, these massive… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 3 years ago