Animal Species

Reptiles: Characteristics of Reptiles
Have you ever wondered what is common between snakes, tortoises, crocodiles and lizards? Scroll down for more information about reptiles characteristics.

African Animals List
Africa, the land with an abundance of different kinds and species of African animals. There are many animals of the African wilderness, that call the continent of Africa home. This article will take you on an African safari with the following African animals list.

Animal Kingdom Classification
The scientific classification of animals is a very detailed, Latin laden subject of study. If you are interested in the animal kingdom classification, you have come to the right place. The information in this article will surely help you make an animal kingdom classification chart for your little girl. That should help her learn to identify the various animals that roam the Earth. So let's begin the animal kingdom classification article.

Leopard Gecko Life Span
Very few people seem to know about the leopard gecko life span and how to care of it? Your pet gecko may pay for this lack of knowledge, with his life, if you are one of these people. To know more about the leopard gecko life span and what may help you in prolong it, read on...

Jungle Animals - List of Jungle Animals
Although jungles have always been a subject of fascination for mankind, many of us wouldn't be able to answer some basic questions, like, what animals live in the jungle? Intriguing because if you sit down to compile a list of all the jungle animals names, their species and subspecies, you will have a really long list. We have tried to make your task a bit easier by compiling a list of jungle animals.

Lion Habitat: Where Do Lions Live
The gracefully majestic Asiatic and African lion numbers have been plummeting at a rapid rate. The destruction of their natural habitat is fast pushing them towards extinction. Where once upon a time they roamed freely across the world, today they are confined to Gir in India, and southern and eastern Africa.

Circulatory System of a Pig
The circulatory system of a pig greatly resembles those of other mammals including humans. The pig's circulatory system comprises of the heart, blood and blood vessels, through which blood is transported within the body. Know more facts about the circulatory system of pigs...

Animal Fashion Disasters
When it comes to keeping up appearances, the streets are full of do's and don'ts. The same goes for the animal kingdom. Here are some animals that desperately need a style advice…or at least it may seem so in the opinion of some.

Green Anole Lizards
Did you know green anole lizard is a native of Cuba? This article gives some interesting information about green anole lizards. Read on to know more…

Facts About Reptiles
Snakes, alligators, and lizards have something in common. They are all reptiles. And yes, they could bring a shiver down the spine - at a mere mention, in some people. Reptiles are among the oldest animal species on earth. Read on to know some facts about them.

Porcupines and dilemmas
Have you tried to hug a porcupine? How much intimacy do we really need? See some more about porcupine and porcupine personality.

Porcupines
Porcupines are relatively large sized rodents characterized by their sharp and spiny quills. Here’s more about this unique creature.

Strangely Colored Animals
From pink cats to the rainbow of colors found in the ocean fishes, the colors that we can find animals in will surely astonish us!

Leopard Geckos
The Leopard gecko is a ground-dwelling gecko, nocturnal in nature. It possesses eyelids and is now well established in captivity, especially the pet industry. Leopard geckos derives its name from the Latin ‘macula’ that means blemish, referring to the spotted markings.

Vampire Bat
The vampire bat is a fascinatingly unique creature in many ways. Find out more about it here.

The Yellow Crazy Ant
The Yellow Crazy ants are indeed crazy, in fact deadly too! It is not just a nickname, but I’ll let you see more about them in this article.

Red Panda
The Red Panda is a raccoon-like creature that occurs in the Himalayan region as well as in parts of Burma and China.

The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach…As a Pet?!
The Madagascar Hissing cockroach is the most popular type of cockroach pet, and this is one of the biggest species of cockroach and it can reach a length of 4-5 inches when full grown! What makes it unique (apart his fierce appearance) is the sound he makes "the hissing noise". See more about this insect!

Wolverine Animal Facts
Looking like a small bear, the wolverine is actually the largest species of the weasel family. Here are some interesting facts about wolverines.

Gerbil Care
Gerbils are not as popular pets as cats and dogs yet there are several people who have gerbils as their pets and this article is to guide them towards a proper Gerbil Care routine.

Muskrat
Muskrats are both useful and damaging at the same time. Here's some biological information on the muskrat, along with its economic importance to human society.

Lemurs Facts
Remember the group of cute and cuddly animals from the animated movie 'Madagascar’? Read on to know some interesting facts about lemurs…

Facts about Groundhogs
If you are interested in facts abut groundhogs, read this article.

Mongoose Facts
If you want to know some interesting mongoose facts, here is an article for you.

Pot Belly Pigs
The Pot Belly Pig makes a marvelous pet because of its high intelligence and affectionate nature. Find out more about this breed here.

The World's Smallest Monkey Isn't a Monkey At All
The Philippine tarsier is often referred to as the "world's smallest monkey." But nobody really knows what classification it should have.

Sea Cucumber
The sea cucumber is a fascinating creature that inhabits marine ecosystems. Read more about it here.

Eastern Timber Wolf
The big bad wolf to many, the Eastern timber wolf has its own characteristics and behavior patterns. Here are some interesting facts about the Eastern timber wolf given below.

Chinese Water Dragons
Found in lush tropical forests, always close to a source of water, the Chinese water dragon is arboreal in nature and needs a lot of space. They are capable of camouflaging perfectly well with their surroundings and can change their shades from green to brown within no time at all. For more info on Chinese water dragons, read on.

Snowy Owl Facts
Snowy owls got their share of the limelight when Hedwig stole the hearts of many in the popular Harry Potter series. Here’s a look at some interesting snowy owl facts.

The Liger - What Is That?!
The Liger- a cross between the lion and tiger –is the giant of the feline world! The Liger has an average weight of up to 1000 pounds and it can eat around 50-100 pounds of meat at one meal!

Maryland Dams Get New Pathways for Eels
Maryland biologists are trying to protect American eels by building passageways for eels to give them access through dams to come upstream to fresh water.

Scientists Discover Singing Mice
Researchers at Washington University were pleasantly surprised to discover that male lab mice sing a happy tune whenever they pick up the scent of a female mouse—it’s just too high for our ears to hear it.

Presenting the Aye-Aye
The Aye-Aye is one of the rarest mammals on Earth. It is the mammal version of the woodpecker. The Aye-Aye is considered to be a harbinger of evil and is mercilessly killed by the villagers of Madagascar.

The Barbary Lion
The tale of the lion that has become extinct - The Barbary Lion. This was the beast that was glorified in the ancient Roman scriptures. Considered to be the link between the African and Asian lion. Human intervention has wiped out this magnificent predator.

Komodo: Earth’s Last Dragon
The Komodo Dragon is one of the last relics from the Jurrassic age that has fascinated zoologists and put the fear of God in those that it has attacked.

Komodo Dragons: They May Not Be Pretty, But Komodo Dragons Deserve Our Protection
Komodo dragons, the world's largest lizards, command awe for their sheer size and ability to consume 80% of their body weight in one meal.

They Are Coming!
the rat manifesto

The Big Cat Lion
Lions are the top cats in Africa. They are the only felines who live in an organized social setup.

African Safari Animal Collective Names and Name Origins
What do you call a group of hippo? A raft, a pod, a thunder? Enjoy this zany collection of group names for african wildlife, as well as their name origins.

The Bearded Dragon Diet and Care
Information about bearded dragon diets and what they should and shouldn't eat. Bearded dragon care and information.

The Kongamato of Africa
Learn some facts behind the Kongamanto, that show this creature of cryptozoology may be a being from the spiritual realm

Rare Borneo Leopard Identified As New Species
A rare and reclusive leopard that hunts among the dense island forests of Borneo and Sumatra in south-east Asia has been identified as an entirely new species of great cat.

Eight Unknown Species Found in Sealed Cave
Scientists say they have discovered eight previously unknown species of crustaceans and scorpion-like invertebrates living in an underground cave that has been sealed off for millions of years.

Action Plan to Save Home of New Species From Loggers
At least 361 new species discovered in Borneo in the last decade, along with thousands more probably waiting to be identified, are under threat from illegal logging, according to a report published yesterday by the WWF.

Africa Opens Door to Vast Animal Kingdom
Treaty creates Great Limpopo park straddling three countries. One of the world's biggest conservation areas will be created today when Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe open their borders to merge three game reserves into one.

Otters
Britain's cutest wild animals are coming to a town near you. Find out more with our otters web guide.