Earth is a planet full of extreme environments, from mind-numbing cold to swelte···
Caterpillars are bristly-covered larvae that are the larval stage of moths or bu···
Pythons are reptiles that live primarily in Central and South America. Their sci···
There are seven species of sea turtles on Earth: green sea turtles, leatherback ···
Rattlesnakes (Crotalus or Sistrurus) are named for the snap at the end of their ···
The evil leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) is a gentle reptile that, de···
Lizards are a rare family of reptiles restricted to rocky islands off the coast ···
The order Squamata is the most diverse of all groups of reptiles, with approxima···
In terms of typical body weight, the heaviest flying bird is the Cory bustard, w···
So far, Antarctica seems to have only one insect fauna - the Antarctic midge (Be···
Most birds build some type of nest to lay their eggs and raise their chicks. Dep···
We humans like to be proud of our longevity (and it's getting longer all the tim···
Everyone wants exact numbers, but the truth is, estimating the number of animal ···
Radar guns, magnetic compasses, and infrared detectors are man-made inventions t···
True monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom, but it does exist in some species. ···
With year-round sunshine, white sand beaches, and vibrant wildlife, Florida is u···
Rattlesnakes are one of the most famous predators in the world. It’s no wonder ···
Monitor lizards and snakes are two types of reptiles that can be kept as pets or···
Tigers are one of the most beloved animals on earth, known for their majesty and···
Follow the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) nine categories···