Animals

The Extinct Amboy Crater of California

Amboy Crater is a cinder cone type of volcano located in the Eastern Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County California. This is an extinct North American crater, that rises...

Varied honeyeater (Gavicalis versicolor)

Habitat: The varied honeyeater (Gavicalis versicolor) is a bird that is different from the mangrove honeyeater. Both can intergrade...

Rainbow Lorikeet – A Bird That Will Capture Your Attention

First illustrated in color in Peter Brown's Illustrations of Zoology in 1774, the rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) was...

The Melodic American Robin Sound

The American Robin sound is a familiar and beloved sight in many parts of North America. Observing this...

Magnificent Teratorn: The Enormous Extinct Bird

When did it become extinct? The only known remains of the magnificent Teratorn are from around 6 million years...

Riding Horses – Five-gaited Horses

Five-gaited horses! These riding horses are usually taught two extra gaits in addition to the natural gaits. Natural gaits for most horses are the...

Animal Habitats And All You Need To Know About Them

Animal Habitats And All You Need To Know About Them Animals of all shapes and sizes inhabit the earth, from towering giraffes to tiny ants....

Dong Tao Chicken – Which Legs Just Like Dragon

An unusual Vietnamese chicken breed named “Dong Tao" is highly prized for its delicious meat. The chicken has one of the thickest legs, which...

Thylacine—A stuffed skin of a thylacine.

Thylacine—A stuffed skin of a thylacine. Thylacine—Only an expert would be able to tell that this skull belonged to a thylacine and not a dog....

Unique and Endangered Okapi: A Closer Look at the Forest Giraffe

The Okapi, also known as the Forest Giraffe, Congolese Giraffe, and Zebra Giraffe, is a unique species of artiodactyl mammal that is found only...

What Can You Put on a Dog’s Paws to Protect Them?

Moreover, do you even have to? The short answer is yes. Just like the health of your own feet, keeping your dog’s paws healthy is...

Caracal Cat: The Ancient Desert Predator Often Mistaken for a Lynx

Caracal Cat with its long legs and tufted ears, looks like an African version of the lynx, and for many years this cat was...

What is Pollination – Critical Moment of Flower Life

What is pollination? Pollen is the dust, usually yellow, produced by the stamens and made up of millions of microscopic granules. The shape, size, and...

Leatherback Turtle – Most Dangerous and Endangered Species on Earth

The leatherback turtle is the largest turtle species in the world. It is also a highly endangered species, with a population of only 3,000...

Appaloosa – The Best Known American Horse Breed

Appaloosa horses are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. They are known for their distinctive leopard spotting pattern and friendly...