Latest Animals
Canada Goose
Canada Goose is the largest of the “black” geese, almost swan sized. Adult Canada geese have dark brown body on the top half and paler body below. They have a white patch below their black tail. The scientific name for a Canada Goose is “Branta canadensis. Their head, beak and long neck are black, with […]
Northern Mockingbird
The Northern Mockingbird is one of the most fascinating creatures in North America. This small songbird has an interesting history and a unique appearance. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Northern Mockingbird and learn more about what makes it so special. The Mockingbird The Mockingbird is so revered that it […]
Cactus Wren
The cactus wren is a unique bird that can be found in the Southwestern United States. This bird is known for its distinctive song, as well as its habit of building nests in cacti. The cactus wren is a beautiful bird, and it is a popular tourist attraction in the Southwestern United States. If you […]
Willow Ptarmigan
The willow ptarmigan is a beautiful bird that can be found in the northern parts of the world. This bird is medium to large in size, and its feathers are a mix of brown, white, and black. It has a reddish-brown crest on its head. Willow ptarmigans live in cold climates, and they eat seeds, […]
Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer is Alabama’s state bird. It was adopted as the state bird in 1927. The yellowhammer is a small, brown songbird with a bright yellow head and breast. They can be found throughout Alabama year-round. Yellowhammers are common birds and are not considered to be threatened or endangered. The Yellowhammer is also known as […]
Quokka
The quokka (Setonix brachyurus) is a small marsupial found in Australia. It is the only member of the genus Setonix. These animals are unique for several reasons: they are one of the few species that can smile, and they are the only mammal that can store water in their tail. Quokkas typically inhabit dense forests […]
Yellow-bellied marmot
Yellow-bellied marmots are rodents rather similar to squirrels, only bigger. Their closest relatives besides other marmots are the woodchucks that are so common in the eastern U.S. They are generally just shy of two feet long, varying in size from 45 to 57 centimeters long, with tails of 13 to 22 centimeters. Males are generally […]
Dik Dik
Dik diks are tiny antelopes of dainty appearance that are slightly larger than a hare. Even so, they are not the smallest antelopes in Africa, a distinction that goes to the dwarf royal antelope of West Africa. The other very small antelope in Africa is the suni, somewhat smaller than the dikdik. The five species […]
