Key Points Panthers have spots too. However, detecting them is rather difficult due to the dark background of black or brown fur.They're becoming a rarer occurrence in the wild owing… Read More
By Dana Mayor 5 years ago
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Key Points Panthers have spots too. However, detecting them is rather difficult due to the dark background of black or brown fur.They're becoming a rarer occurrence in the wild owing… Read More
By Dana Mayor 5 years ago
“A small cat that can run up to 50 miles per hour” Caracals can be found in many places including Africa, the Middle East and India. The serval and the… Read More
By Dana Mayor 5 years ago
Can change color to pink, red, green, yellow, turquoise, and other colors! The chameleon, scientific name Chamaeleonidae, is a species of lizard known for their ability to change colors and… Read More
By Heather Hall 5 years ago
The Southern hemisphere is home to prawns, a crustaceous animal that is in some ways like shrimp. This slightly different fish has a gill structure different than the structure of… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 5 years ago
“A desert tortoise can live to be over 80 years old!” Desert tortoises are found in the United States and in Mexico. These tortoises burrow tunnels so they can go… Read More
By Heather Hall 5 years ago
“Travels more land space by foot annually than any other creature roaming the Earth” The reindeer has become somewhat of a whimsical animal. Tales of their ability to fly to… Read More
By Corinna Cybele 5 years ago
The Capybara is a large, semi-aquatic rodent that is found inhabiting the water-logged regions of Central and South America. Closely related to other South American rodents such as Chinchillas and… Read More
By Lisha Pace 5 years ago
"One of the Largest Animals in New Zealand" They can dive too deep depths, they can walk on all fours, and they love to frolic and play! They’re sea lions,… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
Snake Facts [post-cards-by-category category='snake-facts' cols='4'/] Key Points: Only 200 of 600 venomous snakes have enough potency to harm a human. Snakes can be found on every continent on Earth –… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
Quick Facts: Unlike other reptile species, crocodilians are archosaurs which is an ancient group of reptiles that also included dinosaurs. Crocodiles bask in the hot sun all day to absorb… Read More
By Dana Mayor 5 years ago
“The beetle form the largest order of animals on Earth” According to biologists, there are at least 400,000 species or types of beetle, all belonging to the Coleoptera order, the… Read More
By Heather Hall 5 years ago
The olm is the longest-living amphibian and can live to be 100 years old! One of the most fascinating creatures in a world full of fascinating creatures, the olm, like… Read More
By Catherine Gin 5 years ago
“The smallest known species of armadillo” Also known as the Pichiciego, the pink fairy armadillo is the smallest known species of armadillo. It lives in the sandy plains and dry… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 5 years ago
What is the biggest animal in the world? It is worth noting that the largest living animals in the world today aren’t land animals, because on land they must struggle… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
When startled, an impala animal can jump up to 10 feet high. Impala are animals that live in the light woodlands and savannahs of southern and eastern Africa. These medium-sized… Read More
By Dana Mayor 5 years ago
“A grey seal can dive 1,500 feet below the surface of the ocean and stay under for an hour.” A grey seal is one of the rarest species of seal… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 5 years ago
Rabbits have been domesticated since Roman times, and possibly even from before that. Rabbits really do breed like rabbits. The female is ready to breed almost any time, and she’ll… Read More
By Abby Parks 5 years ago
Classification, Evolution, and History The platypus (also commonly known as the duck-billed platypus) is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal indigenous to the eastern coast of Australia. Known for its… Read More
By Heather Ross 5 years ago
Key Points: Grizzly bears are native to North America and distinguished by the silvery tip and shiny appearance of their fur.Contrary to popular belief, grizzly bears do not go into… Read More
By Heather Ross 5 years ago
Classification and Evolution The African Bush Elephant is the largest of all living creatures on land today, with some individuals growing to weigh more than 6 tons. The elephant is… Read More
By Lisha Pace 5 years ago
Cougar Infographic "A Big Cat Without a Roar" As North America’s second largest cat, the cougar is an intimidating animal to run into. The cougar is unable to roar because… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
There are many different types of butterflies in the world, like swallowtails and monarchs. They come in all different colors, including blue, white, pink, and brown. The life cycle of… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
"An underwater hunting expert” Though awkward on land, the common loon bird is a graceful hunter on the water. This mostly cold-weather waterfowl learns to dive before it learns to… Read More
By Dana Mayor 5 years ago
Classification and Evolution The Black Bear (also known as the American Black Bear) is a medium-sized species of bear that is found inhabiting a variety of forested habitats across North… Read More
By Heather Ross 5 years ago
"Brown bears are often called "grizzly bears." Brown Bears are animals that are found in many parts of North America and Eurasia, where the bears inhabit wooded and mountainous areas. The brown bear… Read More
By Heather Hall 5 years ago
"The largest chinstrap penguin colony has more penguins than San Francisco has people!” The chinstrap penguin is the most abundant of all penguin species. In fact, one of their colonies has more… Read More
By Lisha Pace 5 years ago
Classification Aardvarks are small pig-like mammals that are found inhabiting a wide range of different habitats throughout Africa, south of the Sahara. They are mostly solitary and spend their days… Read More
By Heather Hall 5 years ago
Seals that can walk on land Nine separate species of fur seals make up the genera Arctocephalus and Callorhinus. While eight of these belong to Artocephalus and live in southern… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 5 years ago
“One of only two mammals that lay eggs!” Echidnas, formerly called the spiny or spiky anteater, are one of only two mammals that lay eggs! The other is the platypus.… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
Sharks that can live in freshwater Bull sharks get their name from the short, blunt shape of their snouts and their aggressive behavior. They also usually butt prey with their… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
Considered sacred in India, this Indian squirrel species has become an invasive threat in countries like Australia It’s not just cows that are considered sacred in India. In Hindu texts,… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
The bottlenose dolphin is one of nature’s most intelligent species The bottlenose dolphin is a well-known species of dolphin that lives across the world and is known for its incredible… Read More
By Abby Parks 5 years ago
Perhaps too much emphasis is given to the uncertain point of origin of the Abyssinian cat. What truly matters is that this friendly, intelligent, curious, and companionable animal is here… Read More
By Abby Parks 5 years ago
“The Amur Leopard may be the rarest big cat on Earth” The Amur leopard is an isolated subspecies of leopards surviving along the border of Russia and China. While the… Read More
By Lisha Pace 5 years ago
“The largest of all rhino species” Known for its square upper lip, large two horns, and incredible size, the white rhino once roamed across southern and northern Africa. At the… Read More
By Lisha Pace 5 years ago
The leopard is a medium-sized wildcat that lives in a variety of different habitats across sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. Distinguished by their uniquely beautiful "spotted" coat, leopards are apex… Read More
By Lisha Pace 5 years ago
The last ‘prehistoric’ rhino is now one of the world’s most endangered species The Sumatran rhinoceros is the last “hairy” rhinoceros left on Earth. The smallest species of rhinoceros, the… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 5 years ago
Limited to just a single national park, the Javan rhino today numbers just 72 individuals in the wild The Javan rhinoceros (also known as the lesser one-horned rhinoceros and the… Read More
By Heather Ross 5 years ago
The Indian rhinoceros, scientifically known as Rhinoceros unicornis, is a large herbivorous mammal characterized by its single horn and tough, armor-like skin, native to the Indian subcontinent. This one-horned ‘armored… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 5 years ago
With a population that numbered one million at the beginning of the 20th century, today the black rhino is Critically Endangered The black rhino once roamed across a vast range in… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 5 years ago
Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains, particularly Chile and Peru. They are smart, cute members of the rodent family with extremely soft, plush coats of fur. Most chinchillas have… Read More
By Heather Hall 6 years ago
"The armadillo is the only known mammal to have a fully developed shell." Resembling an armor-plated vehicle, the armadillo is outfitted with formidable protection against its natural adversaries and predators,… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 6 years ago
Long-eared Owls are tall owls that often look surprised because of their long ear tufts that stick up like exclamation marks. “The hooting sounds of a male long-eared owl can… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 6 years ago
Key Points English cocker spaniels reach their full size between the ages of 14 -16 months.Owing to their past as hunting dogs, they require a great deal of exercise daily.Due… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 6 years ago
A mongrel results from the unintentional breeding of two dogs. Mongrels, also known as mutts, are mixed-breed dogs. Unlike ‘designer’ mixed breeds, such as Golden Doodles, Cockapoos, or Puggles, a… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 6 years ago
"Only the Bites of Female Black Widow Spiders Are Dangerous" Their reputations are fierce, but in reality, black widow spiders — aka Latrodectus — are calm, loner pacifists that only… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 6 years ago
"Keel-billed Toucan's bills are the colors of the rainbow!" Keel-billed toucans are also known as "rainbow" toucans due to their large, colorful bills. They are also called "sulfur-breasted toucans" because… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 6 years ago
The wolverine is an aggressive carnivore that punches well above its weight. Despite its small size, the wolverine is an animal that has earned a ferocious reputation as a top… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 6 years ago
“A baby cuscus stays in its mother’s pouch for up to 7 months” The common spotted cuscus is a large possum that lives in the tropical lowland forests in New… Read More
By A-Z Animals Staff 6 years ago