Owstoni's sharpnose shark (scientific name: Mitsukurinidae owstoni), also known as Owstoni's sharpnose shark, Owstoni's sharpnose shark, sharpnose shark, goblin shark (goblin is an ugly monster in Western folklore that likes to play pranks), is the only species under the family of sharpn...
The Latin name of the basking shark is Cetorhinus maximus, and its foreign name is Basking Shark. There are no subspecies.The basking shark was first described by Gunnerus in 1765 from a specimen in Norway and was originally named Squalus maximus; in the same year, it was changed to the recognized s...
IntroductionThe idea of animals preying on humans or the existence of cannibal tribes often stirs fear and fascination in equal measure. While the media often exaggerates these topics, it is crucial to separate myths from reality. In this article, we will explore animals known to attack or eat human...
In nature, the food chain is an important part of the ecosystem. The animals at the top of the food chain are called top predators. They have no natural enemies and control the balance of the entire ecosystem. This article will take a deep look at which animals are at the top of the food chain and d...
In nature, the mouths of many animals have amazing cleanliness due to their unique structure and functionality. Although animals cannot use toothbrushes and dental floss like humans, their mouths are kept much cleaner than we think. This article will explore in detail the animals with the cleanest m...
Although dinosaurs became extinct about 65 million years ago, their descendants and close relatives still live on Earth, and some of the animals that exist today still look and feel like "dinosaurs". Some animals are called "living fossils" because they have retained ancient appe...
What animals can't see green? Revealing the secrets of animal visionIn nature, animals' visual systems show significant differences due to their habitats, living habits, and biological evolution. Some animals have highly developed color vision systems that can distinguish a variety of colors...
What category of animals do sharks belong to? A comprehensive analysis of the classification and characteristics of sharksSharks are one of the most awe-inspiring predators in the ocean, and their ferocity and unique appearance have aroused widespread interest. As a species that has survived on Eart...
Shark is the general name for animals of the order Carcharoderma, and about 500 different species have evolved so far. The smallest shark is the pygmy shark, which is only about 17 centimeters long, while the largest shark is the whale shark, which is over 12 meters or even longer. The sharks that o...
Sharks are often considered a difficult species to farm in captivity, primarily due to the challenges of several key factors:Space requirements: Most shark species require large swimming spaces to maintain their natural habits and activity levels. Providing a body of water large enough to meet these...
There are no sharks in Lake Baikal. Lake Baikal is one of the oldest, deepest and largest freshwater lakes in the world, located in Siberia, Russia. Although Lake Baikal is rich in aquatic life, sharks are not one of them. Sharks mainly live in the ocean because they need salt in th...
Sharks have played the role of apex predators in marine ecosystems since ancient times, and their species has a long history, dating back 500 million years. Today, scientists have identified nearly 500 species of sharks, but many species have been lost in the long river of evolution. Have you ever w...
It is a common belief that if sharks stop swimming, they will die. But is this really true? Let's take a look. If you look at nurse sharks and tiger sharks, this belief has been proven wrong: these sharks and some other shark species can stop swimming...
Sharks can be said to be the top overlords among marine life today. Whether it is speed, bite force, bite ability or attack strategy, they are all top-notch players. But if you push the time back to the Devonian period 405 million to 365 million years ago, sharks are not outstanding. They are...