Key Points The saltwater crocodile has the strongest bite of any reptile, with a force of 3,700 PSI, making it one of the deadliest animals in the world. Saltwater crocs… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
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These nine animals have unique characteristics that make them stand out from other animals. Key Points: The endangered kakapo, only found in New Zealand, is the only flightless parrot in… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points: The dolphin family is related to species like oceanic dolphins, river dolphins, killer whales, false killer whales, and pilot whales. Dolphins are cetaceans--mammals that spend their lives immersed… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points The okapi is actually related to the giraffe. It is native to only one region in the world: the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. From… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points: The Siberian tiger, the largest species of tiger on the planet, is arguably the most beautiful of apex predators with its coat of black stripes against orange, acting… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points: Inhabiting the region of Amur in Russia and China, the Amur leopard has been hunted for its spotted fur to the point of near extinction. The vaquita is… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points: The entire journey of the Monarch butterfly covers 3,000 miles, broken into increments of 250 miles per day. On their trip from northeastern North America to Mexico, the… Read More
By Heather Ross 3 years ago
Key Points: Native to the coastal waters between the Indian Ocean and Central Pacific, sea bunnies are cute, fluffy marine-based slugs that resemble rabbits. They are diverse organisms which can… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points: Spiders are classified as arachnids, belonging to the arthropod family, which includes 45,000 known species found all over the world. Common arthropods include house spiders, mites, scorpions, ticks,… Read More
By Dana Mayor 3 years ago
Key Points: An analogy is a comparison of two separate things based on characteristics that both have. An example would be, “Den is to fox as nest is to bird,”… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points: The fastest fish in the ocean all have one thing in common: they are long, narrow, and have special adaptations to reduce drag. The black marlin has low,… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Tigers are heavier, larger, and longer than lions, also exhibiting exotic stripes and striking colors that camouflage them in the jungle. But all five subspecies are endangered due… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points: The thresher shark's "superpower" is its "bionic tail," which is the same length as its body. Thresher sharks can swim into the midst of a school of fish… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points: Jackson Galaxy, the host of the Animal Planet series My Cat From Hell became an expert on cats while working for the Humane Society, where 10-12 million animals… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
Key Points: The oldest dog ever recorded was Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who lived in Rochester, Victoria, Australia. Bluey lived 29 years and 5 months. She had a very… Read More
By Heather Ross 3 years ago
Key Points: The blue whale is both the largest and the heaviest animal, but not all of the animals on our list are so obvious. Many species of whale can… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points The cougar and mountain lion are generally one in the same animal but have slight variances based on geographic location and climate. They are also referred to as… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points: The Bichon Frise dog has a double coat of soft, silken hair similar to a collection of cotton balls. This dog is only a foot tall on average… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
Key Points: Characteristics of a mammal include: giving birth to live young, producing milk, breathing air through lungs, having hair or fur, and having a backbone. Sharks are fish and… Read More
By Heather Ross 3 years ago
Key Points: The margay is a smaller breed of wildcat found in the rainforests of Mexico, Central America, and South America. The margay typically lives alone in trees and has… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points: A burrowing animal is one that spends much of its life in its burrow not just animals that create burrows but don't stay mostly in them. A burrow… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Both part of the Sciuridae, chipmunks and squirrels share similarities but are also quite different. Squirrels are larger and longer than chipmunks, one of their main differences. A… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points While leopards and jaguars are both part of the Panthera genus, they are different species of big cat. Leopards are elusive creatures, choosing to hide among trees and… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
Key Points Wasps and bees are typically feared by humans because both can sting. One major difference between bees and wasps is their size, with wasps holding the upper hand.… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points: Coyotes are wild canines while foxes are within the genus Vulpes, encompassing fewer species. Various coloration patterns, body shapes, and sizes of foxes exist, while coyotes are generally… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points Sharks, like other fish, have skeletons made of cartilage. The tough skin of sharks is attributed to teeth-like dermal denticles. The largest shark in the world is actually… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points: Lions and tigers, both termed "big cats," have overlapping ranges but seldom live in the same habitats. Tigers are burnt orange with black stripes and lions are sandy… Read More
By Heather Ross 3 years ago
Key Points Ants and termites resemble each other in appearance and social behavior only. The diet of ants consists of seeds, insect carcasses, fruits, dropped foods, etc. while termites only… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points: Dolphins are often mistaken for porpoises and vice versa. Both of these animals are mammals living in oceans across the world.The major differences between these mammals are location,… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Leopards and cheetahs are big cats and some of Africa's top predators. Both of these felines have dark spots covering their tan fur but the spots differ.Cheetahs rely… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points Both Belgian malinois and German shepherds were originally bred for herding and have similar coloration patterns. Malinois tend to weigh less than German shepherds, built for running and… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points The term "lamb" refers to a baby sheep. Sheep are also some of the most successfully domesticated animals in the world, as well as some of the first.… Read More
By Heather Ross 3 years ago
Key Points Boston terriers and French bulldogs are easily confused as they look and act similarly. One difference is that Boston terriers have significantly longer legs than French bulldogs. French… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points While huskies and malamutes resemble each other in coat, color, and personality, they are quite different dogs. Huskies are better than malamutes at adapting to warmer weather.The tail… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Cicadas are insects that have lived throughout the world since prehistoric times. North America is home to periodical cicadas that spend long amounts of time underground. Different endemic… Read More
By Dana Mayor 3 years ago
Key Points: Voles and moles exhibit similar behavior in tunnel digging. Voles are a type of small rodent while moles are not.While moles spend their entire lives below ground, voles… Read More
By Heather Ross 3 years ago
Key Points: Snails and slugs are both gastropods. Slugs lack the coiled shell that snails can retract themselves into and are exposed to the elements. Not only do snails and… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Jumping spiders are able to jump 10-50 times their body length. Eyes on the back of this spider's head allow them to evade predation and spot prey with… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Female bumble bees can sting but rarely do so, They will only sting if their nest is threatened or if they are continuously aggravated.If you are allergic to… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Often mistaken for the other, ravens and crows are different species of the same genus. An easy way to spot the difference is that ravens are much larger… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
Key Points Seas are small portions of an ocean. They are located in areas where ocean and land meet.Seas areas can be further broken up into multiple smaller seas that… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Doodle dogs are popular pets but not "purebreds." Goldendoodles are a mix between a mini or standard poodle and a golden retriever.When a Labrador retriever and a mini… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Some animals are well known to the public while others are more rare and exotic. Depending on where you live, you may know more about some types of… Read More
By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago
Key Points Gorillas and bears are popularly thought to be aggressive animals, but they are not.Both animals have large teeth and are heavy in size and stature. Overall, the fight… Read More
By Heather Hall 3 years ago
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