Articles Containing Tag: animals

Have you ever been swimming with dolphins? Or maybe you have been near the ocean and seen a pod of them jumping in and out of the sea. Dolphins are a much-loved water species known for their intelligence, grace, beauty,… Read More

Cows are large domesticated animals part of the Bovidae family, along with goats, sheep, bison, and buffalo. Originally native to Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran, the mammals now live in all parts of the world. Their value has been apparent… Read More

What is something that has droopy ears, is highly energetic, is a natural hunter, and needs constant mental stimulation? If you guessed a beagle, you would be correct! This excellent breed of dog has a lot to offer, both as… Read More

There is a good chance that some soft socks in your dresser drawer or the mittens and hats you wear on a cold winter day are made from alpaca wool. Their fur is used to produce a variety of clothing,… Read More

A horse with stripes? Sounds fantastical, but zebras are real, though the black stripes continue to baffle scientists. There are some differences between zebras and horses, but basic similarities, too. They are both members of the Equidae family, have long… Read More

What is short, stocky, weighs around 0.3 ounces, and goes by the nickname “yellow bandit”? If you guessed yellowthroat, you would be correct! These tiny warblers are known for being highly energetic, vocal, and protective little creatures. Thanks to the… Read More

Wolves are extraordinary animals. They are so intriguing that they have become the subject of many books and films over the years. The old fairy tales Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs portray the wolf as a… Read More

Deer and other members of the Cervidae family can be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. They are considered one of the most successful animal breeds due to their high rate of survivability and their ability… Read More

Tasmanian devils are marsupials like kangaroos and koalas, the only large, carnivorous (meat-eating) marsupials alive today. They live exclusively on the Australian island of Tasmania, about 150 miles from the mainland, but at one time they were found throughout the… Read More

Sloths are dog-sized animals that live in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. They are known for moving very slowly – this is due to their extremely low metabolic rate. Because sloths do not move well on the… Read More

There are 36 known species of rattlesnake in the world and dozens of subspecies. They can be found in Central America, South America, and North America. Scientists believe that the rattles on rattlesnakes evolved primarily to ward off bison and… Read More

Quails are small birds that live all over the world. They spend most of their time on the ground because their stout, plump bodies make it difficult to take long flights. A quail is in the same family as the… Read More