Have you ever wondered whether there are feathered animals rather than birds? If so, the answer is no! Birds are the only existing animals with feathers. These may include parrots, peacocks, toucans, mandarin ducks, flamingos, rainbow lorikeets, and others. Typically, feathers serve as protective gear to birds by guarding them against injuries and bad weather, … Read more
Otters are well known to love spending most of their time in the water while coming ashore to breed. Their faces resemble a rabbit’s, although their other body features look different. Their bodies are covered with dense fur as an environmental adaptation mechanism. However, are otters rodents? Although Otters resemble most rodents, it’s very challenging … Read more
Camels belong to the family Camelidae, the only available living member in the suborder Tylopoda, meaning ‘’Calloused foot’’. The members of this group that do not form the ‘’true camels’’ are the South American camelids: Alpaca, Llama, Vicuna, and Guanaco. The true camels, Bactrian, and Arabian species mainly reside in Africa, China, the Middle East, … Read more
With over 8.7 million types of animals living on earth, it is essential to learn the interdependence of these creatures. Some are omnivores feeding on plants and other animals; others are herbivores feeding on plants, while others are carnivores feeding on other animals. Foxes are classified as omnivores feeding on plants and other animals, but … Read more
Foxes are unique animals that prefer sleeping and hunting, except when strolling with their young ones in the den during the day. Thus, these creatures become highly susceptible to aggressive predators who prey on them during this time. But do eagles eat foxes? This is one of the top-asked questions due to foxes’ voracious nature … Read more
Marsupials are incredible animals characterized by pouches and belong to the mammalian order. These animals typically give birth to undeveloped young ones in which the pouches help them complete a safety and warmth development. These animals’ evolutionary journeys and biology make them have unique and exciting features. For this reason, we will look at some … Read more
From the story of evolution, as explained by Charles Darwin, there are reasons why some animals possess certain body features. An example is a giraffe which has long neck than average. Globally, there are other animals with this similar adaptation. Among the theories that explain why some animals have long necks is that of survival. … Read more
Why do some animals have black eyes? Some scientists say it’s for adaptation, while most people see it as an attractive feature of the animals. Most of the animals with black eyes possess similar characteristics when it comes to eyesight. Some of them can notice any light movement in the dark, an adoptive feature for … Read more
Gorillas are the largest primates found mainly in the large forest of the equatorial climate, especially in the Congo forest of Africa. They are too strong and protective, especially when you are a threat. Although they co-exist with people living around the forest, they are not friendly. Gorillas can be violent when you mess up … Read more
Coyotes are species of canine mainly found in North America. They resemble wolves, except they have narrower faces and large ears. They dominate most parts of Canada, Central and Northern America, and Mexico. You’ll find them in deserts, grasslands, tropical and subtropical climates, and around cities and suburbs. Being a scavenger, a coyote usually likes … Read more
