Jennifer Gaeng
Author for A-Z Animals

One of the two main lineages within the Alligatoridae, the other being alligators, the caiman (sometimes cayman as a variant spelling), is an alligatorid. It belongs to the subfamily Caimaninae.… Read More

By Jennifer Gaeng 2 years ago

A megalodon could have swallowed a killer whale whole! Most paleontologists place the megalodon in the extinct genus Carcharocles or, less frequently, Otodus. Megalodon is a species name, not a… Read More

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The African Grey Parrot, also known as the Congo grey parrot, Congo African grey parrot, and the grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), is a species of parrot native to the Old… Read More

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The English greyhound, or just greyhound, is a breed of dog, a sighthound developed for both greyhound racing and game coursing. Retired racing greyhounds have become increasingly popular as family… Read More

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Bull Terriers are a true terrier breed, and miniature Bull Terriers are a smaller version of this breed. Some say there are six "Bull Terriers" types, but we'll focus on… Read More

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North America's most common turtle is the Painted turtle, Also known as Chrysemys picta. It lives in slow-moving freshwater from northern Mexico to southern Canada and the Pacific to the… Read More

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The Southern Pacific and Antarctic oceans are home to various islands and shorelines where the Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) can be found. It gets its name from the thin black… Read More

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The sand puppy, also known as the naked mole-rat, also known as Heterocephalus glaber, is a digging rodent native to Africa, including the Horn, some areas of Kenya, and particularly… Read More

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The Pink Fairy armadillo, or Chlamyphorus truncatus, was first described in 1825 by Richard Harlan. It is also known by the Spanish name "pichiciego." They are the smallest armadillo species.… Read More

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The yak, or Bos grunniens, is a long-haired domesticated bovine species widely distributed across the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent. It can also be found in Gilgit-Baltistan, Mongolia, Northern… Read More

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The thorny devil is a species of lizard in the Agamidae family. It is also referred to as the mountain devil, thorny lizard, thorny dragon, and moloch. The species only… Read More

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Moles are expert excavators and leave many tunnels behind in their search for insects. Moles are members of the Talpidae family, whose name means "mole" in Latin. Moles inhabit North… Read More

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Quetzals are colorful birds that are a part of the trogon family. The five species that make up the genus Pharomachrus are confined to the Neotropics, where they are discovered… Read More

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The Galápagos tortoise stands tall with scaly skin that looks almost prehistoric. These tortoises live on seven of the Galápagos Islands, with twelve subspecies of varying sizes. Some Galápagos tortoises… Read More

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Cockapoos are popular pets for many people. Like most animal hybrids, Cockapoos can vary widely in size and appearance. Coats come in various colors and patterns; their hair can be… Read More

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The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is the only extant member of the genus Elephas. Its distribution spans from western India to eastern Borneo in Southeast Asia. A total of three… Read More

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The pronghorn is a North American even-toed, hoofed artiodactyl. North America is now the only home for pronghorns. Although they once lived from southern Canada to northern Mexico. Pronghorns are… Read More

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The Asian giant hornet is the world's largest hornet at 2 inches long. Its yellow-orange head, teardrop-shaped eyes, massive mandibles, and orange/black stripes are distinctive. The Asian giant hornet is… Read More

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Elephant seals are "feather- or fin-footed" (Pinnipedia) marine mammals. Elephant seals are Phocidae seals. True seals have no external ear and short limbs, and shorter limbs make them more water… Read More

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The Scarlet macaw, also known as, Ara Macao, is a large Neotropical parrot with bright red, yellow, and blue feathers. Its native range is South and Central America. As its… Read More

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Minks are semi-aquatic and prefer wetland habitats. Minks are dark-furred, semi-aquatic, and carnivorous mammals from the genera Mustela and Neogale. Otters, ferrets, and weasels are all close relatives. The American… Read More

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The harbor seal lives along the temperate and arctic shores of the Northern Hemisphere. They're the most extensively distributed pinnipeds in the Northern Atlantic, Pacific, and Baltic Seas. Brown, silvery-white,… Read More

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Zodiac circle, natal chart. Horoscope with zodiac signs and planets rulers. Black and white vector illustration of a horoscope. Horoscope wheel chart After Libra, Scorpio is the eighth modern zodiac… Read More

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It's no wonder Yorkies are so popular - they are adorable! The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie as it is more commonly known, is a small dog breed that belongs to… Read More

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The Northern Cardinal, sometimes referred to as the redbird or common cardinal, is a species of the Cardinalis genus. A medium-sized songbird, the northern cardinal measures 8 to 9 inches… Read More

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The kinkajou belongs to the Procyonidae family, including the ringtail, cacomistle, and other rainforest animals. Known as the "honey bear," it is the last surviving member of its genus Potos.… Read More

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Pygoscelis Papua, aka the Gentoo penguin, is related to the Chinstrap and Adélie penguins. The species' loud trumpeting call is the most prevalent characteristic of this penguin. They have black… Read More

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The German Shorthaired Pointer was bred in Germany in the nineteenth century for hunting. They are a versatile hunting breed featuring powerful legs and a sleek, sturdy body. German Shorthaired… Read More

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Howlers monkeys are New World's largest monkeys, and their cries can resound a mile through dense rainforests. Monkeys inhabit South and Central American forests. Habitat degradation, human predation, and capture… Read More

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Mountain gorillas are a subspecies of eastern gorillas and are the fewest in the world, and some biologists wonder if they could be two distinct subspecies. Over half of them… Read More

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Inia geoffrensis is an Iniidae-toothed whale also known as a "pink" river dolphin. This Araguaia river dolphin's clade is unknown. However, subspecies include the Amazon River Dolphin, Bolivian River Dolphin,… Read More

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Virgo is the sixth contemporary zodiac sign, following Leo. As with Taurus and Capricorn, the sign of Virgo is governed by the element of Earth, and Mercury rules this sign,… Read More

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Fossas resemble cats, monkeys, or weasels. It's easy to confuse because it has cat-like paws, a monkey's tail, and weasel-like ears. The fossa is related to the mongoose and civet… Read More

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Aardvarks are African critters with many interesting things about them. From the extent of their secret tunnels to their taste for aardvark cucumbers, even though the name "aardvark" may seem… Read More

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The ostrich is a curious and amazing bird. And because of the ostrich's likeness to camels, it was formerly called "camel bird." Did you know that the ostrich is swift… Read More

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After Gemini, Cancer is the fourth modern zodiac sign. Cancer, along with the signs of Scorpio and Pisces, is ruled by the element of Water. It represents one of the… Read More

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After Taurus, Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Western zodiac. Gemini, along with the signs of Libra and Aquarius, is ruled by the element of Air. It represents… Read More

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Snowshoe hares live in the boreal and coniferous woods of North America. The Boreal and Coniferous woods of North America are home to the Snowshoe Hare (Lepus Americanus), a hare… Read More

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Taurus is the second Western zodiac sign, following Aries. Many myths and legends have Taurus as their astrological sign. Taurus, along with the signs of Virgo and Capricorn, is ruled… Read More

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The Sperm Whale, commonly known as the cachalot, is the biggest toothed whale and the most dangerous toothed predator. To date, it is the only extant member of its family,… Read More

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The blobfish is a bizarre aquatic species. Blobfish only appear in Tasmania, New Zealand, and Australia. Their low body mass resembles jelly. Psychrolutes marcidus is the scientific name for the… Read More

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Poison Dart Frogs are poisonous amphibians of the jungle. Poison dart frogs are Central and South American Dendrobatidae amphibians. These unique frogs have amazing colors. They can be red, green,… Read More

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Wombats have a shield on their rears for defense. Wombats are marsupials that have stubby tails, stocky, muscular bodies, and short legs. They only occur naturally in Australia. They are… Read More

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Peregrine falcons are amazing birds with a unique appearance. They have a black head, white spots on the neck, a blue-gray back, rusty buff underparts, and thin black or brown… Read More

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One of the most beautiful and intriguing birds out there is the peacock. While many know this extraordinary bird because of its long, colorful, dress-like feathers, they are home to… Read More

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