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···
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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···
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Everyone wants exact numbers, but the truth is, estimating the number of animal ···
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True monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom, but it does exist in some species. ···
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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···
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Ladybugs are the general name for beetles with round protrusions in the family C···
If you're a cat parent, you've probably heard all the different types of meows y···
Mimicry is one of the great wonders of evolution, the ability of organisms to im···