Nguni cattle are hardy, profitable, and low maintenance for beef farmers. Summary Nguni cattle are native to the Southern region of Africa. They are widely known and revered for their… Read More
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Nelore cattle make up about 65% of the total world beef-producing population! Summary This Brazilian cattle breed descended from the Ongole cattle breed, which was originally from India. Their main… Read More
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Russel's viper is a highly venomous snake that inhabits areas in the Indian subcontinent and is one of the top culprits of snakebite envenomations in the region. This four to… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Archaeopteryx is the genus and common name for a dinosaur with features like a bird. 4 Amazing Facts: The archaeopteryx was about the size of a raven, just 20 inches… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Archaeotheriums are commonly referred to as "hell pigs," but they aren't actually related to our modern pig. Classification and Scientific Name Archaeotherium (Archaeotherium mortoni) is an extinct artiodactyl. That means… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
These bears were possibly the largest mammalian land predators ever. The Arctodus is an extinct member of the bear genus. It’s also known as the North American short-faced bear and… Read More
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The Archelon turtle (Archelon ischyros) is the largest turtle to have ever lived on Earth. The Archelon Turtle is now extinct, having lived during the Late Cretaceous period 100 million… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Green snakes feature beautifully bright green dorsal scales and help control insect populations in gardens, crops, or wherever they live. Green snakes are the only solid, bright green snakes in… Read More
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Texas coral snakes have the second most powerful venom in the world. The nocturnal Texas coral snake is notable for its bands of black, yellow, and red. It has a… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Bluegill are caught for fun as well as in fishing competitions. Bluegills are called panfish because their body shape and size make them a perfect fit for a frying pan!… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Needlefish are one of the odder inhabitants of the oceans, given their looks and behavior. The name of the needlefish comes from its jaws containing numerous sharp teeth and thin,… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The blue tit is a yellow-breasted songbird with a loud singing voice and charismatic personality. It is one of the most common songbirds in all of Europe. "Blue tit" may… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Eastern Brown Snake is a slender, venomous snake native to Australia. The Eastern Brown Snake can strike with tremendous speed and deliver a potent dose of venom. Although it’s… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Clever, social, and highly intelligent, the macaque is among the most common primates in the world. The macaque is a genus of more than 20 Old World monkeys (meaning monkeys… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Grouper is one of the biggest bony fish in the sea. Groupers are fish with stout bodies and huge mouths that let them suck in their prey at a… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The ox is the heavy-duty machinery of the animal world. An ox, by definition, is any male bovine that is used for work. Usually, only mature males (over 4 years… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Venus flytrap is among a group of plants that derives some of its nutrients from eating animals. This species may look like an anomaly, unlike anything else on the… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The English bulldog is the fifth-most popular purebred dog breed, and it is the college mascot of the University of Georgia and Yale University. The English Bulldog is full of… Read More
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With a history as a hunting dog in the 1400s, the Spaniels were eventually divided into land and water dogs. The cocker spaniel was used primarily for land hunting excursions.… Read More
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"Aardwolves play a positive role in the ecosystem by limiting the number of termites throughout their natural range." The aardwolf is the lesser-known cousin of the striped, brown, and spotted… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The rooster is a barnyard animal that often appears on wind vanes and country-themed home decor. A rooster is an adult male chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), which is the domesticated… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
People may be disgusted by maggots since they are wormy and eat rotten and decaying matter, but they have their uses as fish bait and, when sterilized, as a clean-up… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Fried crickets are a delicacy in Thailand. Crickets are some of the noisiest insects on the planet. The sound of the male fills the spring and summer night air, which… Read More
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Did you know that a full grown Yorkiepoo is among the smallest types of dogs in the world? Some are so small that they can fit inside of a teacup;… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Chartreux is a rare French cat breed with a famously sleek blue-grey coat. No one knows exactly the origins of the Chartreux. One popular theory is that the cat… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Powerful Little Earth Movers Just as bees are crucial to pollinating flowers, earthworms are crucial to having those flowers grow in the first place. These worms aerate the soil and… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The ancestor of the Rottweiler would march over the Alps with Roman legions to protect them and drive their cattle. The Rottweiler is a strong, muscular working breed that descended… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II began breeding Dorgis after one of her Corgis mated with a Dachshund called Pipkin, who was owned by her sister, Princess Margaret. History and Description Intelligent, hard-working,… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
One of the most interesting features of the Icelandic Sheepdog is that it seems to always wear a happy and friendly facial expression, as if it’s fixed in a smile.… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Zuchon breed often changes colors throughout its life, with the puppy coat becoming lighter over the first few years of life, then it darkens with age. A sweet, loving… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
This dog has royalty on both sides of its family: the King Charles Spaniel was named for King Charles I of England and the Shih-Tzu was bred to be a… Read More
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One of the more interesting facts is that this breed existed on Taiwan before the arrival of people, which could make it one of the oldest and most primitive breeds… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Spinone Italiano breed has been called many names over the years, but the current designation is derived from Bracco Spinoso, an earlier name. It means "prickly pointer," referencing their… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Critically Endangered Antelope of the African Desert The Addax, a beautiful antelope also called the screwhorn or white antelope, once ranged over the Sahara Desert. Now it is on the… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The confidence of a Brug means it has no fear in approaching dogs ten times its size. A Brug dog has a level of confidence that far outsizes its small… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Mudi dogs, originally from Hungary, are able to keep track of a herd of 500 sheep or serve in search and rescue because of their laser-focused attention and alert observation.… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The name Catahoula comes from the Choctaw word that means "sacred lake." The Catahoula Leopard dog is a versatile working dog native to Louisiana, most commonly used to work stock.… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Their protective personality and speed make this breed perfect for livestock herd protection. The Kangal is the national dog of Turkey, where the fawn-colored and black-masked breed originated in the… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
A Yellow Sac Spider is a beneficial species native to the United States where it is found primarily in the northeastern to midwestern states. Similar species to the American version… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
This breed is often on banned, aggressive, or dangerous dog breed lists due to attacks toward strange people and dogs. The Fila Brasileiro is a rare, large dog breed also… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The name armyworm comes from the way the larval worms move together in massive numbers, like an invading army in lines, to search out and devour crops and grasses. The… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
A popular and well-known domestic goose, the Chinese goose is sometimes called the swan goose. Many people consider the Chinese goose the most beautiful member of the goose family. Its… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
The Aztecs believed that this dog would guide its owner on the journey to the underworld. The Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "show-low-eats-queen-tlee"), also known as the Mexican hairless or just the Xolo,… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
“Here, There and Everywhere” Lots of animals migrate, but few migrations are as sensational as that of the Christmas Island red crab. Prompted by rainfall and the phases of the… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Draco Volans is known as "The Flying Lizard" or "The Gliding Lizard. ” This lizard is known by its scientific name of Draco Volens, but it is often called the… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Frenchton puppies are typically born with droopy ears that stand up at about five weeks to eight months of age. They are highly playful and sweet little dogs that love… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
When is a cat, not a cat? When it's a genet! The genet is a type of animal called a viverrid. These animals remind people of cats and have many… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Images of these dogs have appeared in ancient Norse artwork. Besides that honor, these dogs also made their way into early Viking legends. Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the oldest… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
Caribou, which are sometimes referred to as reindeer, are notable for their antlers, growing back bigger every single year. They have unique stomach bacteria that allow them to eat many… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
There are only two recognized species in the crappie genus: the black crappie fish and the white crappie fish. The crappie fish is a genus of medium-sized freshwater fish, native… Read More
By Lois Kerschen 3 years ago
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