Hybrid animals are those that are created when two different species mate.This can result in some pretty strange creatures, and sometimes they actually exist! In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the strangest hybrid animals out there.Some of them are cute, … [Read more...]
Are Crocodiles Dinosaurs?
Some people call Crocodiles "living fossils" because they look like dinosaurs but you may be surprised to learn that crocodiles are not actually dinosaurs.Crocodiles are classified as archosaurs, which is a group that includes both dinosaurs and their closest living … [Read more...]
Crocodile vs Alligator
Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?Most people are not sure, but there is a big difference!The distinction between an alligator and a crocodile may be difficult since they both come from the same phylogenetic order. They're both big reptiles … [Read more...]
Where are Red pandas from?
The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is found in the Himalayas in Bhutan, southern China, India, Laos, Nepal and Burma.Here is a map of the Red Panda territory.The Red Panda is classed as endangered, with less than 10,000 individuals remaining in the wild and two primary … [Read more...]
How Many Stomachs Does a Llama Have?
Llamas are herbivores and eat any kind of vegetation they can find including grasses, leaves and plants.Being native to a very harsh environment, llamas are basically very healthy and resistant to many complaints of sheep, goats, cattle or horses, such as foot rot, bloat and … [Read more...]
Why do Llama’s Spit?
If you've ever been near a llama, you may have wondered why they spit so much. And if you haven't been near one, you may be wondering what llama spit is made of.Spitting is one of many llama methods of communication.Female llamas may spit at males who are getting too … [Read more...]
Reindeer vs Caribou
In North America, there are two names for Rangifer tarandus, Reindeer and caribou.They're both members of the same species, but they're different subspecies.The genus name, Rangifer, and species name, tarandus, are the same for reindeer and caribou.The main difference … [Read more...]
Bison vs Buffalo: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between bison and buffalo?Most people don't, but there is a big distinction between the two animals. Bison are native to North America, while buffalo can be found all over the world.Buffalo are more muscular and have shorter hair than Bison. … [Read more...]
33 Extinct Birds – Never to be seen again
Every 24 hours, 150-200 plant, insect, bird, and mammal species go extinct, according to scientists.This is nearly 1,000 times the "natural" or "background" rate and, according to many biologists, is greater than anything the world has seen since the dinosaurs went extinct … [Read more...]
Why are Red Pandas Endangered?
The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is endemic to the Himalayas in Bhutan, southern China, India, Laos, Nepal and Burma.The Red Panda is the state animal in the Indian state of Sikkim.The Red Panda is also the mascot of the Darjeeling international festivals. … [Read more...]