Articles Containing Tag: animals

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

Electric eels are odd creatures that live primarily in the fresh waters of South America. Though they are often classified as eels, the genetics of electric eels are more closely related to that of carps or catfish. They are nocturnal… Read More

A donkey (also known as burro or ass) is an adorable and loyal mammal that lives all around the world. Donkeys are intelligent animals, and they provide many services to humans such as transportation, farm protection, herding, and pets. There… Read More

Referred to as the most intelligent animals on the planet, chimpanzees, sometimes called chimps for short, are incredibly smart mammals. They are great problem-solvers, toolmakers, communicators, and rather emotional creatures. But their presence on Earth is consistently dwindling. There are… Read More

Beyond their unique appearance, aardvarks are an unusual and fascinating species of mammal. They make their homes in different habitats primarily south of the Sahara Desert in Africa. Though they are often compared to pigs (the name aardvark means earth… Read More

Elephants are extraordinary creatures of great size and intelligence. They are the largest living land animals with three species currently recognized: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. Scientists have studied the over-sized animals for… Read More