The leaf-tailed gecko, a lengthy lizard, has quite a unique physique. With a broad and triangular head, their name comes from the leaf-like resemblance of their tail. The texture helps… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
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Melissa Bauernfeind was born in NYC and got her degree in Journalism from Boston University. She lived in San Diego for 10 years and is now back in NYC. She loves adventure and traveling the world with her husband but always misses her favorite little man, "P", half Chihuahua/half Jack Russell, all trouble. She got dive-certified so she could dive with the Great White Sharks someday and is hoping to swim with the Orcas as well.
Minke Whales are the smallest of the Baleen Whales. Still, this mammal can weigh up to 20,000 pounds and grow to be up to 35 feet long. There are two… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Basking sharks, also known as bone sharks, may have an intimidating appearance and massive size that could easily frighten nearby swimmers or divers, but they are essentially harmless as far… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
"The emperor tamarin is a species of tamarin allegedly named for its resemblance to the German emperor Wilhelm II." With an elegant white mustache resembling German emperor Wilhelm II, the… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
"The Smallest Penguin Species" Small fries of the Spheniscidae family, little penguins are native to Australia and New Zealand. Standouts in the penguin-sphere, they sport bright blue feathers and sometimes… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
According to the rankings by the American Kennel Club, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed. Breed History Labrador Retrievers are a gun dog breed that was bred… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Classification And Evolution The Indri is the largest species of Lemur found only on the island of Madagascar. Although they resemble ancestral primates, Indri actually shares a more common ancestor… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
The Asian giant hornet has reached fame thanks to its nickname online, the "murder hornet." While the species' stings can be quite painful, it's estimated that hornets kill less than… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Uakari Classification And Evolution The Uakari is a species of small monkey, indigenous to the tropical rainforests of South America, where they are inclined to be found in the damp… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Classification And Evolution The Vervet Monkey is a medium to large-sized monkey that is primarily found in Eastern Africa and is an old-world monkey. The Vervet Monkey is thought to… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Classification The Pygmy Hippopotamus is a medium-sized herbivorous mammal that is found inhabiting the humid forests and swamps of West Africa. The Pygmy Hippopotamus is closely related to Africa's other… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Classification And Evolution The African Civet is a large species of civet found in savannahs and forests across sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member in its genus and is… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
Classification And Evolution The African Palm Civet, also referred to as the Two-Spotted Palm Civet, is a Civet species native to the tropical jungles of eastern and central Africa. The… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 6 years ago
While their name suggests that Maltese dogs are from Malta, most people believe they were originally from south-central Europe. Maltese are a toy dog breed. They are hypoallergenic dogs with… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
“Nurse sharks have smoother skin than most sharks, though it feels like sandpaper.” Sometimes called the couch potatoes of the sea, nurse sharks are large, peaceful fish. They slowly drift… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
The Complete Guide For Owners Labradoodles are a "designer breed" of dog that is a cross between a poodle and a Labrador retriever. They sometimes resemble stuffed animals with their… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey native to coastal Brazil. Sometimes called a golden marmoset, it has a long tail, reddish-gold fur, and a dramatic mane that frames… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
"The mandrill has a truly unique appearance that sets it apart from other primates." Although nearly weighing as much as an ape, the mandrill is actually a type of monkey,… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
Indian elephants are incredibly intelligent and expressive. Indian elephants are greyish-black animals that are subspecies of the Asian elephant. They are about 6.6 to 11.5 feet in height and weigh… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
With its unique star-shaped patterns and relatively compact size, the Indian star tortoise is one of the most striking tortoises on the planet. Found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands across… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
These dogs are called hare hounds as they were originally bred to hunt hares. Since then, they have become the ideal first-time dog for families everywhere. Harriers are affectionate, fun-loving… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 7 years ago
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