Articles Containing Tag: animals

Polar bears are large, carnivorous mammals that live in parts of Canada, Greenland, Alaska, Norway, and Russia. Global warming is negatively affecting the beautiful animals’ habitat, as they prefer cold, icy temperatures. As ancestors of the brown bear, polar bears… Read More

Thirteen different species of otters are globally recognized. Each species is part of the Lutrinae subfamily, a branch of the Mustelidae (weasel) family. An otter’s characteristics vary based on the mammal’s species. However, every type of otter is known to… Read More

The Earth’s oceans are home to many fish and other aquatic species. Some have rather odd-looking features, especially the narwhal. It is known as the unicorn of the sea because of the strange and noticeable tusk, or tusks (some have… Read More

Macaws are beautiful and playful birds that live in the rainforests and tropical jungles of Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, and other areas of Central and South America. They live an exceptionally long life, sometimes well beyond 60 years, even in… Read More

Llamas are most commonly found in parts of South America. Often called the friendliest animals in the world because of their sweet disposition and seemingly empathetic personality, scientists categorize them as “charismatic megafaunas” that appeal to humans. Several other animals… Read More

Koalas are mammals native to Australia. They are often incorrectly referred to as Koala bears, most likely because they have a similar appearance to bears. Koalas, however, are marsupials, meaning they carry their babies in a pouch on their bellies…. Read More

A jaguar is a feline living in Central America, North America, and South America. It is a carnivorous animal with spots on its fur that resemble roses. The jaguar is the largest cat on the American continent, and it can… Read More

A scientist studying chimpanzees in Uganda noticed them performing a remarkable task, both for themselves and other chimps. It seems that, when wounded, chimpanzees know how to apply first-aid-like care to themselves and others. Some of the behavior is typical… Read More

Iguanas, primarily the Green Iguana, live in parts of Central America, North America, and South America. They are herbivorous lizards that can grow to be quite large. In some parts of the world, they are considered to be invasive pests…. Read More

You have likely heard of Sonic the Hedgehog. You know, the little blue guy that collects coins and travels through different worlds? Well, the mammal is equally as interesting as the Sonic video game is fun. Known for their spiky… Read More

A giraffe is a hoofed mammal with a remarkably long neck. The animal lives in the open woodlands and savannahs throughout Africa. There are several different species of giraffe, each with its distinctive outer coat. It has a long, black… Read More

Ferrets are energetic, playful, and fun-loving animals. It is common for them to be domesticated and kept as pets. They can even be trained to do tricks like a dog. In some states, like California, it is illegal to own… Read More