Columbian Black-tailed Deer
Description. Columbian Black-tailed deer or blacktail deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) is smaller than the mule deer. It is with relatively shorter ears and finer...
Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta)
Family: The Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta, previously Diomedea cauta) belongs to the family Diomedeidae in the genus Thalassarche.
Habitat: Winter and spring are the best times...
Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)
Family: The yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) is a large seabird in the albatross family Diomedeidae in the genus Thalassarche.
Habitat: The yellow-nosed Albatrosses appear small...
Merriam’s Teratorn: The Giant Bird That Once Ruled the Skies
When did Merriam's Teratorn become extinct?
Merriam’s Teratorn died out around 10,000 years ago.
Where did Merriam’s Teratorn live?
The remains of Merriam’s Teratorn have been found...
Spinifexbird (Poodytes carteri)
As its name suggests the Spinifexbird lives in spinifex, Triodia, particularly stands of tall old hummocks among acacia scrub along the slopes and valleys...
Why Do You Need to Eat More Vegetables?
Like fruit, Eat More Vegetables are packed full of antioxidants that help our bodies fight free radicals. The catch is that as soon as...
Schomburgk’s Deer – An Extinct Deer Species
Despite being once common, Schomburgk's Deer (Rucervus schomburgki) is a mysterious extinct animal. Currently, there is only one preserved specimen in the world's museums,...
Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)
Family: The Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) belongs to the Diomedeidae family of albatrosses, which also includes shearwaters, fulmars, storm petrels, and diving petrels.
Habitat: This...
Is the Tarpan Extinct?
Tarpans were herd animals and grazers like other horses. Tarpans live in herds, like many other fleet-footed animals. Where did these first domestic horses...
Little Kingfisher (Ceyx pusillus)
In Australia, Little Kingfishers belong to the subfamily Alcedininae and are midget Gem-like kingfishers. Rarely seen, it lives in remote habitats alone, unobtrusive, and...