The carp is a fish that belongs to the class Actinopterygii and the order Cypriniformes. There are over 2,000 carp species including the goldfish, grass carp, koi, and common carp.… Read More
By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago
The carp is a fish that belongs to the class Actinopterygii and the order Cypriniformes. There are over 2,000 carp species including the goldfish, grass carp, koi, and common carp.… Read More
By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago
The sea urchin is a member of the class Echinoidea and order Echinoida. Found in most of the world's oceans, the sea urchin has up to 950 different species and… Read More
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The mongoose is a small mammal from the family Herpestidae and genus Herpestes. Scientifically named Helogale parvula, the mongoose is native to the forests and plateaus of Asia and Africa.… Read More
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Like most other lions, a core section of the mountain lion's identity is its vicious teeth, which is how it maintains its status as an apex predator. The mountain lion… Read More
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Considering how large whales are, you might instinctively have the urge to flee at the sight of one. But not all of these mammalian species are characterized by the presence… Read More
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Bats are flying mammals found in most parts of the world, except Antarctica, because these animals prefer warmer climates. They have a unique ability, unlike most mammals, to fly without… Read More
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The scientific name for seals is Pinnipedia, which means “fin-footed.” The group consists of three main groups: the walrus, the eared seals, including fur seals and sea lions, and the… Read More
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Rattlesnakes are one of the most dangerous and deadliest snake species out there. They come from the subfamily Crotalinea, also known as ‘pit vipers.’ Rattlesnakes are well-known predators, and they… Read More
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The vampire bat is a species of small bats that are very popular in parts of Central and South America. Much like their fictional relatives, these animals have their primary… Read More
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Wombats are small, chunky vegetarian animals that live only in Australia. These short-legged marsupials are well-known for their expertise in digging burrow systems with their rodent-like front teeth and powerful… Read More
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The wolverine is an animal that resembles a small bear and has earned a ferocious reputation as a top predator in the wild. Contrary to what many people might think,… Read More
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There are currently over 7,000 dragonfly species in the world. With the exception of Antarctica, these flying insects are found everywhere on Earth. They reside close to bodies of water… Read More
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Lice are normally small parasitic insects that have no wings. These parasites are found on almost every warm-blooded mammal and bird and spend most of their lives binding their eggs… Read More
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Donkeys are intelligent and loveable mammals that are very useful on the farm for transporting products. But besides their weight-bearing uses, they can also serve as guards and protectors for… Read More
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Koalas are among the cutest animals you’ll ever come across. It’s no wonder people call them koala bears even though they’re marsupials. They are also very picky eaters, surviving only… Read More
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Moths are insects that start off as caterpillars in the early stages of their lives. Most species eat leaves aggressively at the caterpillar stage, especially the gypsy moth. Their feeding… Read More
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It’s quite easy to understand the behavior and habitat of several animals, otters inclusive. However, one thing that is mysterious to many nature lovers is knowing how to differentiate the… Read More
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Not only is the lion the king of the jungle and one of the most popular animals alive, it is also the inspiration behind many beloved movies such as The… Read More
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Blue whales are one of the largest animals ever to exist. These mammals grow up to 98 feet long, making them almost as large as history's largest animals, such as… Read More
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Reef sharks, classified as one of the most important species in the world by the World Wildlife Fund, can grow to about 5 to 10 feet long. They are interesting… Read More
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Many theories exist trying to prove that humans actually evolved from monkeys, apes, and gorillas. Although there may be some similarities between humans and the mentioned animals, gorillas and apes… Read More
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There are a lot of animals that are mistaken for other species because of how they look. This misconception is common among smaller animals like insects and bugs. A typical… Read More
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The mako shark, with two distinct species, is one of the largest types of shark in the open sea. They also have long, athletic bodies that allow them to hunt… Read More
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Grasshoppers are members of a suborder of insects called Caelifera. With origins in the early Triassic, some 250 million years ago, they belong to what is conceivably the oldest existing… Read More
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Although humans did not meet some of the animals that existed millions of years ago, there is some evidence of their evolution in some modern-day animals that give hints as… Read More
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The world is home to thousands of unique animals, with thousands more undiscovered. The primary reason there are many more undiscovered animals is because of how big the earth is… Read More
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Long before the existence of humans, millions of years ago, the world was full of animals that were bigger than anything we could ever imagine, like dinosaurs. One fascinating fact… Read More
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Crabs are some of the most unique ocean creatures to exist, with over 6,700 recognized species worldwide. Although the ocean is the primary habitat for crabs, some species can also… Read More
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Over time, humans have successfully domesticated a small number of the world's animal species. Some of the world’s earliest domesticated animals are sheep. The domestication of sheep dates as far… Read More
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Hundreds of thousands of animal species have been identified as existing in the world. Some of these species are considerably more fascinating than others, while others have many traits in… Read More
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Hermit crabs are scavenging crustaceans easily distinguished by their soft, spirally curved abdomens. These crabs aren't considered true crabs due to their inability to grow their own shells. Consequently, they… Read More
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Famous for their speed, or lack of it, tortoises are reptiles with shells that they are born with. These shells are attached to the tortoise’s skeleton with more than 50… Read More
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Humans have had the opportunity to watch some animal species evolve. Bird evolution, including the development of waterbirds, is among the most notable. A waterbird is any type of bird… Read More
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Lemon sharks are 10-foot-long sharks found in tropical waters in North and South America. These sharks prefer warm water, which draws them to the coastal waters, as does the heavy… Read More
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Great white sharks are the biggest movie stars among the entire shark species. The popular movie ‘Jaws’ depicted the horrors of large underwater predators, and the clear casting choice was… Read More
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Dinosaurs do not exist anymore, but the world has not run out of giant creatures. The basking shark is one of the world’s largest animals and the second biggest fish… Read More
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Leopard sharks are a species of houndshark found in a handful of states across America. These sharks get their names from their black saddle-like stripes and large black spots over… Read More
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Blacktip sharks are large sharks that weigh an average of 150 pounds (68 kg) and grow as long as 8 feet (96 inches). They are a species of requiem shark… Read More
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Nurse sharks are nocturnal slow-moving fish species that often dwell on the bottom of warm coastal waters. Sleeper sharks, as they are sometimes called because of their sleeping habits, are… Read More
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Animals build dens or burrows for a plethora of reasons. Some species use dens for shelter, while others use them for reproduction. Animals also build dens for hibernation, food storage,… Read More
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The beaver is a rodent from the genus Castor and the family Castoridae. Measuring about 31-41 inches long and 35-60 lbs in weight, it is the second largest rodent in… Read More
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The porcupine is a large rodent and a member of the genus Erethizon and the family Erethizontidae. Known scientifically as the Erethizon dorsaum, there are at least 20 different species… Read More
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The wolf is an apex predator from the genus Canis and the family Canidae. They bear the scientific name "Canis lupus" and can be found on most continents of the… Read More
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The cougar is a mammal of the genus Puma and the Felidae family. Known scientifically as the Felis concolor, the animal is native to North America and is the second… Read More
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The capybara is a semi-aquatic rodent belonging to the genus Hydrochoerus and the family Caviidae. Scientifically named Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, they are commonly found in South America and have a stellar… Read More
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The United States is one of the world's largest and most populated countries, with a surface area of about 3,796,743 square miles. According to World Atlas, America has 14 states… Read More
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Monkeys are large mammals belonging to the order Primates and the family Cebidae. Known scientifically as the Macaca fascicularis, there are more than 260 monkey species and they are found… Read More
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The hamster is a rodent from the order Rodentia and the family Cricetidae. Known for its cuteness and ability to run as quickly backward as it does forward, the hamster… Read More
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The ferret is a mammal belonging to the genus Mustela and the family Mustelidae. It is known scientifically as the Mustela furo and can be found across Europe, especially in… Read More
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Penguins are a cute bird species located in Antarctica, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, and Namibia, among other places. They belong to the Order Sphenisciformes and the Spheniscidae family and… Read More
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