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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···

Rattlesnake fighting dance and when do they perform this behavior?

Rattlesnakes are one of the most famous predators in the world. It’s no wonder that their terrifying rattling sounds, m···

Monitor Lizards vs. Snakes: 4 Key Similarities

Monitor lizards and snakes are two types of reptiles that can be kept as pets or as objects of knowledge or study. Monit···

How strong is the tiger? Strength compared to humans and other animals

Tigers are one of the most beloved animals on earth, known for their majesty and strength. Tigers rightfully strike fear···

Endangered animal categories, definitions and lists

Follow the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) nine categories of endangered species. They are: 1. Ext···

Ranking of the world's top ten poisonous scorpions, Israeli killer scorpions top the list

As an animal with a terrifying appearance, scorpions are highly sought after in the unpopular pet field and have become ···

Top 10 scariest snails in the world

Snails are distributed almost all over the world. Different types of snails come in different shapes and sizes. The gian···