Guinea Pigs and Hamsters are both known to make great pets. They are both small, furry and cute rodents that fill the homes and hearts of many a family. They make an ideal first pets for kids learning how to take responsibility and care of another living thing. There are also … [Read more...]
Gerbil Vs Hamster
Gerbils and Hamsters both make ideal pets, especially as a first pet for a child. As members of the Rodentia order, they both look similar in size and appearance. But did you know while there are many different species of each, only a handful are kept as domestic pets.If … [Read more...]
Hare Vs Rabbit – What’s The Difference?
Rabbits and Hares are of the same family and share very many of the same features and traits. Visually, it is very easy to mistake one for the other, unless you know what to look for. Some rabbits, like the Flemish Giant can be big like a hare, whereas others can be much, much … [Read more...]
Wallaby Vs Kangaroo – What’s The Difference?
To look at a photo of a Kangaroo and a Wallaby, you may struggle to tell the two different animals apart. While there are a variety of species of each, from a distance, or in a photograph they can look very similar to the point of confusing one for the other. Where you are able … [Read more...]
Animals That Look Like Ferrets – Some Cute, Some Wild!
Ferrets (Mustela furo), are one of the cutest little furry animals, kept as domestic pets by many people. They are often characterized by their long, slender bodies and long tails, and they can vary in body size and weight. From a slender ‘whippet‘ type body shape, to the more … [Read more...]
How Fast Can A Horse Run?
Horses are majestic animals, and their relationship with humans spans millennia. They have pulled our carts, followed us to battle, helped us manage our farms and herd our cattle. Since the Roman era, they have even provided us with entertainment in the form of horse racing. For … [Read more...]
Lamb vs Sheep – What is the difference?
Lambs and sheep are exactly the same animal at different life stages. A lamb is essentially a baby sheep. Across all ages of sheep, males are called rams and females are called ewes, and collectively they are known as a flock. It is common for lambs to be born individually or as … [Read more...]
American Badger vs European Badger
There are a lot of similarities between the American badger and the European Badger. Both are members of the Mustelidae family. They are both burrowing animals, of a similar shape and appearance. Both are of a similar size. Yet despite all the physical similarities, there are … [Read more...]
How Many Eyes Do Spiders Have?
For many people, the sight of a spider is not a welcoming experience. The long legs, fast pace in dim light and their ability to make their often unwelcome presence known just as you are ready to take a nap or sleep is unmatched. But if you take a little time to get to know them, … [Read more...]
What Is The Largest Wolf Species?
When you think of a wolf, the likely image that comes to your mind, is any variety in the order of the grey wolf. This is the most widely documented wolf, most widely used in film and documentary too. But there are lots of different subspecies of grey wolf, and they can be very … [Read more...]