Originally, kangaroos were from South America, but after the continents split away and shifted to their current locations, their new home became Australia. Unless you live in Australia, you are unlikely to come across a kangaroo except for seeing one at a zoo or something. Still, even if you do not live in Australia or … Read more
Badgers are animals that belong to the weasel family, which includes animals like ferrets, otters, and even wolverines. They look similar to skunks or raccoons but are not a part of that family at all. There are 11 species of badgers with the most common ones being the American and European badgers. Chances are you … Read more
The term antelope does not denote a specific animal. It encompasses numerous browsing, even-toed ruminants (everyone that’s not sheep, cattle, and goat) belonging to the Bovidae family. The mammals are found in Africa and Eurasia, with gazelles and dik-diks some notable animals under the term antelope. Interestingly, you can find other animals similar to antelopes … Read more
Belonging to the Mustelidae family, weasels are small yet bold and aggressive mammals that inhabit North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and some parts of North Africa. These animals have elongated bodies covered with dense, brown fur, apart from the white belly. Their heads are small and flattened, short limbs with sharp, curved claws, and … Read more
Meerkats are small burrowing animals from the mongoose family inhabiting the plains of Southern Africa. These animals have slender bodies with large eyes on their broad heads, tiny ears, pointed little faces, and thin tapering tails. Meerkats rightly deserve a spot among the most charming animals, with their ability to stand upright on their hind … Read more
Whiskers, or vibrissae, are not limited to your house cat. At home and in the wild, you can find a lot of animals with these coarse, thick, modified hair. Most of these animals have whiskers around the nostrils and lips, while others grow these hairs on their toes. The Whiskers do not exist only to … Read more
The fox is a small to medium-sized mammal from the Canidae family, often known as the canine or dog family. Found everywhere in the world apart from Antarctica, foxes prefer forested areas, but sometimes they also explore grasslands, mountains, and deserts. Foxes may be unique and famous, especially for being clever and cunning. But that … Read more
Cranberries are hard, round fruits, small in size and have both a bitter and a sour flavor. They are primarily grown in Northern USA and Southern Canada. These fruits are grown on vines in freshwater bogs and are related to wintergreen and blueberries. Squirrels can eat dried cranberries, and they provide many benefits to the … Read more
A squirrel’s diet is extremely flexible, allowing it to thrive even in the hardest winters and the hottest summers. But what if these animals become pets and have siblings like rabbits? They would have to share their food! Squirrels can presumably eat rabbit food as they eat whatever is offered to them or whatever they … Read more
Dogs usually go out to take care of their body, they exercise and run about the place and they also go out to take care of their bathroom business. But, while the dogs roam around they do not pay heed to the spiky material that lies around them. These items are burrs. Burrs are spiky … Read more
