Animal Encyclopedia Guides-Comprehensive Animal Science Guides - Animals Top 10

What are the common types of caterpillars?

Caterpillars are bristly-covered larvae that are the larval stage of moths or butterflies. Caterpillars are widely found···

Top Ten Strange Frogs in the World (Have you ever seen a flying frog?)

As one of the most familiar amphibians, frogs usually give people a simple and honest green image. But among the many sp···

The top 10 poisonous frogs in the world (ranking of the most poisonous frogs)

There are more than 170 species of poison frogs. These amphibians are stunning with their brilliant colors, but the colo···

An introduction to pythons: habitat, behavior and diet

Pythons are reptiles that live primarily in Central and South America. Their scientific name "Boa constrictor" is derive···

How long do sea turtles live (the science behind their longevity)

There are seven species of sea turtles on Earth: green sea turtles, leatherback sea turtles, flatback sea turtles, logge···

Rattlesnake Profile: Habitat, Behavior and Diet

Rattlesnakes (Crotalus or Sistrurus) are named for the snap at the end of their tail that makes a rattling sound to warn···

Leaf-tailed Gecko Profile: Habitat, Behavior, Diet

The evil leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) is a gentle reptile that, despite its name, prefers to nap quietly i···

Characteristics and classification of “living fossil” reptile lizards

Lizards are a rare family of reptiles restricted to rocky islands off the coast of New Zealand. Today, tuatara are the l···

Characteristics of scaly reptiles

The order Squamata is the most diverse of all groups of reptiles, with approximately 7400 extant species. Squamates incl···

The story of 150 million years of prehistoric snake evolution

Considering how diverse snakes are today (nearly 500 genera, about 3,000 named species), we still know very little about···

The fastest animal on earth

In the animal kingdom, speed can mean the difference between life and death. Predators use speed to outpace and subdue t···

What is the heaviest flying bird in the world?

In terms of typical body weight, the heaviest flying bird is the Cory bustard, weighing 11 to 19 kg, followed by the gre···

Are there insects in Antarctica?

So far, Antarctica seems to have only one insect fauna - the Antarctic midge (Belgica antarctica). This tiny (2-6 mm) fl···

Seven types of bird's nests. How many have you seen?

Most birds build some type of nest to lay their eggs and raise their chicks. Depending on the bird, the nest may be larg···

Ranking of the top 10 venomous snakes in China

There are more than 40 species of venomous snakes in China, which are widely distributed, mostly in the provinces south ···

11 animals with the longest lifespan, humans ranked 7th

We humans like to be proud of our longevity (and it's getting longer all the time), but the surprising fact is that when···

How many kinds of animals are there in the world?

Everyone wants exact numbers, but the truth is, estimating the number of animal species that inhabit our planet is an ed···

Top 10 smartest birds in the world

Many people mistakenly believe that birds have low levels of intelligence and simply regard them as warm-blooded animals···

Animals have 4 senses that humans don’t have

Radar guns, magnetic compasses, and infrared detectors are man-made inventions that allow humans to transcend the five n···

Eight amazing pairs of animals that make lifelong companionships

True monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom, but it does exist in some species. It's unclear whether these animals feel ···

This dog-tiger-like marsupial went extinct in the 20th century

The Tasmanian tiger is to Australia what the Sasquatch is to North America—a creature often seen by deluded amateurs bu···

The 10 most beautiful jellyfish in the world

Jellyfish are one of the most fascinating creatures on earth. Most jellyfish live in the ocean, and only a few species l···

Ranking of the top 10 most beautiful shells in the world, how many have you seen?

Shellfish refers to a class of animals in the phylum Mollusca, including oysters, mussels, clams, squid, snails, etc. Bu···

Florida's 5 Most Common Parrot Species: A Guide to Their Identities and Where to See Them

With year-round sunshine, white sand beaches, and vibrant wildlife, Florida is unlike anywhere else in the United States···