Meet the Pangolin
Pangolins: The Scaly Survivors Facing a Silent Threat Imagine an adorable anteater crossed with a pinecone, and you’ve got a pangolin. These unique mammals, covered in overlapping scales, are the…
FAQ: Porcupines
Curious about porcupines? Here are some top FAQs about these prickly cuties: 1. Do porcupines shoot their quills? No, porcupines don’t shoot their quills like darts. They have loosely attached…
FAQ: Potbelly Seahorses
The potbelly seahorse, also known as the big-belly seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis), is one of the largest seahorse species in the world, reaching up to 14 inches (36 cm) in length.…
FAQ: Pallas’s Cats
Top 3 FAQs about Pallas’s Cats: Bonus FAQs: These are just a few of the many intriguing questions people have about these fluffy felines. Need more info?? See our full…
FAQ: Black Panthers
It’s important to understand that “black panther” isn’t a separate species, but rather a term used for melanistic individuals of two big cat species: jaguars and leopards. With that in…
Meet the Poison-Arrow Frog
The Tiny Titans of Toxin: Poison-Arrow Frogs Hidden amongst the vibrant leaves of Central and South American rainforests live some of the most fascinatingly toxic creatures on Earth: poison-arrow frogs.…
This Animal Has the Fastest Punch in the World
The unassuming, lobster-like mantis shrimp has a knockout punch, delivering a killer blow as fast as a 22-caliber bullet. That’s a punch that reaches 50mph in only three milliseconds. In…
Meet the Yakutian Horse, Who Can Live at 94 Degrees Below Zero
Horses Who Never Freeze Far-East Siberia is the land where the woolly mammoth once roamed. The winter landscape is starkly beautiful — and fatal. Temperatures can plummet to -94 degrees…
Be My Valentine: The 10 Most Romantic Critters in the Animal Kingdom
Love makes the world go around… or so the saying goes. Human social structure is largely based on romantic partnerships, and the drive to reproduce is what guides most species…
FAQ: Tiger Sharks
1. Are tiger sharks dangerous? Yes, tiger sharks are considered potentially dangerous to humans. They are the second-leading cause of shark attacks on humans globally, behind great white sharks. Their…
