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Relics of another age, the tank-like rhinos are well-armored against any animal predators, but vulnerable to poaching for their horns. Although their eyesight is poor, rhinos have very well developed senses of smell and hearing. Rhinos are a declining group of mammals. In prehistoric times they were numerous and varied, but today they are heading […]
Some things you’ve got to know about insects. * According to studies, half of all known animals are insects. * Insect is a good source of protein so in several countries it is a delicacy. * Majority of insects use their antennae in search of food. * Insects are the cold-blooded animals. * All insects […]
Here are the shortest sleeping creatures in the world. Some animals, like Brown Bats, Giant Armadillo, Night Monkeys and others, spend too much time sleeping. On the other hand, there are animals that spend too little time sleeping. As a matter of fact, according to experts, ‘ANTS’ do not sleep at all. That is extremely […]
A list of the most popular goose breeds that might be of help to soon-to-be geese breeders. Nowadays, geese breeding is fast becoming a popular past-time activity for many people. Some breed geese just to have a fun of it while others take geese breeding for the monetary benefits it gives. So taking into consideration […]
Just like “Master Yoda”, (the famous Star War character), this endangered and considered the world’s smallest primate is an international celebrity famous for its weird, funny-looking eyes. photo link The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta), known locally as the kupal in Cebuano/Visayan, is an extremely small animal measuring around 85 to 160 millimeters (3.35 to 6.30 […]
It’s amazing but elephants can and do swim. Their top speed is about 3.2 kph (2 mph). However, they cannot jump. Did you know that a giraffes is truly a ‘dumb’ animal unable to make any vocal sound? A new-born bear cub weighs only about one kg (2 lb) but its mother weighs 127 kg […]
These uncanny hunters, sport outwardly bizarre-looking features and go for a special diet – ants and termites. And through the course of time, ants and termites tremble to death just seeing their faces. Why? For these 10 fearless hunters have perfected the art of ant-eating! Read on to meet The World’s 10 Most Fearless Ant […]
Here’s a list of insect with the most venomous sting in the world. Such stings can induce excruciating pain and numbness and for others could mean death. The measurement of sting used in this particular article is the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. Insects are among the most diverse group of animals in the world. Most […]
How many colorful mammals can you name? How many reptiles and amphibians can you enumerate? Would you like to own a colorful cat, or a dog? How about a colorful frog or monkey? How about a turtle, a lizard or a snail? Here’s a collection of the most beautiful and most colorful reptiles, amphibians and […]
Carnivores have become well established in all the continents except Australia, which became separated from the other continents before the first true carnivores evolved. In relatively recent times, many species introduced to Australia by man have escaped into the wild, and have formed thriving populations. These include the dingo, or Australian wild god, a descendant […]
