Meet the Cheetah
The Elegant Speedsters of the Savanna: Cheetahs Streaking across the golden plains of Africa, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a vision of pure speed and grace. This feline marvel holds…
Flying Sharks!
Most sharks cannot accelerate quickly because of the shape of their tails, which are meant to push them toward the ocean floor as they scavenge, but a few sharks have…
Super Sharks!
What makes sharks such super predators? Check out this cool infographic to see! Infographic courtesy of degreesearch.org.
The Most Massive Sharks
It may surprise you just how heavy some sharks are. The largest shark, the whale shark, is two feet longer than a typical school bus and weighs more than twice…
How Fast Are Sharks?
Just how fast can sharks swim? Sharks make it notoriously hard to track their speed, because they rarely swim in a straight line or follow one direct course. Most sharks…
Shark Family
There are about 400 species of sharks, but scientists have categorized them all into eight groups based on some of their defining features. Take a look at how diverse the…
Wild Raven Asks for Help Removing Porcupine Quills from His Face
When a wild raven perched on Gertie Cleary’s fence and squawked at her for over an hour, she approached the unhappy bird and discovered it had porcupine quills lodged in…
FAQ: Calotes mystaceus
What is a Calotes mystaceus? Where do they live? What do they look like? What are the different morphs of Calotes mystaceus? What is their diet and behavior like? Are…
