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...]
What Do Beavers Eat?
Beavers are ingenious animals, second only to humans for their engineering capabilities. They are semi-aquatic rodents, spending much of their time in water, and reliant on it for both defence and food. They have developed skills to manipulate their environment to suit their … [Read more...]
Where Do Flamingos Live
The flamingo, is one of the most recognisable and unique looking birds you will ever see. Hard to mistake for anything else, and with very loud vocalizations. There are 6 species of flamingo across the world, and they prefer to congregate around some temperate, but mostly … [Read more...]
Animals That Sleep While Standing Up
Can you imagine getting to the end of a long day of work, tired and ready for your bed. Then imagine that rather than curling up under covers at night, that 'bed' actually means falling asleep, horizontally on your feet, standing up.Its something that is quite hard to … [Read more...]
What Is A Group Of Pandas Called?
Quick Answer: The common name (or collective noun) for a group of giant pandas is an "embarrassment". The collective noun for a group of red pandas is a "pack".Read on to find out more about groups of pandas. >>>Giant Pandas are some of the most adorable and playful … [Read more...]
List of Extinct Dog Breeds That You’ve Probably Never Known About
Dogs come in a variety of colours, breeds, and personalities. Every breed has distinct characteristics and peculiarities of their own. There are certain canine varieties that you have probably never heard about. Some of the breeds in this category are extinct … [Read more...]
What Is A Group Of Beavers Called?
Have you ever wondered why a murder of crows is called a murder? or why an ambush of tigers is called an ambush? Sometimes the collective nouns we use to describe a group of animals makes clear and obvious sense, and other times we can be left scratching our heads.Quite … [Read more...]
A Huge List of The Oldest and Rarest Chinese Dog Breeds in The World
Dogs have been part of Chinese culture for over 7000 years and have been a key part of stories, myths, artwork and archaeological discoveries in this vast and ancient land.Since they were tamed, they have served as protectors, haulers, herders, hunters, and regal companions … [Read more...]
9 Of The Most Loved Irish Dog Breeds
Ireland is blessed with some of the finest, unique and most beautiful dog breeds in the world.From the majestic Irish Setter to the graceful Irish Wolfhound, Ireland has gifted the world with several iconic breeds that are native to this lush and ancient green land.These … [Read more...]
All 12 Swedish Dog Breeds – Native Dog Breeds From Sweden
Sweden has a long and illustrious history with working dogs, dating back over 1000 years. Since well before the Viking era, dogs have been utilised as devoted working animals in Sweden. These dog breeds were held in such high regards that high-status members of society were … [Read more...]