Minnows, often mistaken for any small silvery fish, represent the largest and most ecologically diverse family of fishes in the United States and North America. With an estimated 230 to 290 species out of a global 2,100 residing in North America, these freshwater fish exhibit a remarkable range of h...
In zoology, the term "monkey" is used to name all platyrrhine and catarrhine primates. Colloquially speaking, we use the word to refer to any primate, since in Spanish "monkey" and "ape" are synonyms. It is estimated that there are between 260 and more than 300 living p...
The cuckoo bird is also known as the pearl-necked dove (scientific name: Spilopelia chinensis), the eagle eagle, the scorpion bird, the medium spotted dove, the spotted dove, the spotted-necked dove, the pearl dove, the spot-necked dove, the pearl-necked dove, the spotted dove (Minnan), the c...
When we talk about some of the most strikingly beautiful and fascinating birds in the world, the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, scientifically known as Polyplectron napoleonis, is undoubtedly a standout. Endemic to the Palawan island in the Philippines, this bird is not just a visual delight but also a s...
Hand-painted Easter eggs may come in vibrant blues, golden sparkles, or playful polka dots—but nature outshines even the most creative human designs. Every year, birds across the world lay eggs that are dazzling in both color and design.Here are eight bird eggs that prove nature is the ultimate art...
The rhino, or rhinoceros, belongs to the family Rhinoceros in the order Perissodactyla and is a large herbivorous mammal characterized by one or two keratinous horns on its nose. Today, there are only five rhino species left in the world: the white rhino and black rhino in Africa, and the Indian rhi...
The Coelacanth is often referred to as a “living fossil,” Well-represented in both freshwater and marine fossils since the Devonian,a testament to its remarkable survival across millions of years. This ancient fish, once believed to be extinct, provides critical insight into the evolution of vert...
Pig is a common mammal, belonging to the Suidae family (Suidae) of the order Artiodactyla, and is mainly distributed around the world. The following is a detailed introduction to pigs and their living habits: 1. Appearance characteristics:...