Sleep – an essential activity in the cycle of life, is not a one-size-fits-all affair across the animal kingdom. From the majestic lion to the diligent ant, creatures of the wild exhibit an array of fascinating sleep behaviors. Have you ever wondered if cows actually sleep standing up? This age-old belief has birthed a common …
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One of the fascinating aspects of sharing our world with millions of other species is learning about and understanding their survival adaptations. In our pursuit of knowledge of these other animals, several discoveries have shown that many would actually survive an apocalypse. One such animal is the camel. Relentless in the deserts yet surprisingly quiet …
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Name Arowana Diet Carnivorous Scientific name Osteoglossinae Weight 2.5–17.2 kilograms (5.5–38 pounds) Pronunciation Arow-ana Length 2–3 meters (6.6–9.9 feet) Classification Actinopterygii, Osteoglossiformes, Osteoglossidae Location South America, Australia and Asia The Arowana The arowana is a unique family of fish native to Asia, South America, and Australia. This freshwater fish is also commonly referred to as …
Orcas are a type of dolphin, and have gained the nickname the killer whale due to their massive size, and ability to kill giant animals like whales. Orcas are highly intelligent, and being one of the smartest animals on earth, one place where you can see their brain at work is when hunting. Often called …
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Every monster, real or imaginary, is expected to make some sound. Whether it’s a roar or a blood-curdling howl, the sound made by a dangerous creature is part of what makes it so scary. The shark is one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures and an apex predator of almost all marine ecosystems. Naturally, one …
If the undersea world were a high school, sharks would be the mean, rascally basketball player who bullies everyone, while dolphins would be the timid, geeky boy who often gets picked on. That’s at least what most people would like to think. Interestingly, this isn’t really the case. The pecking order in the ocean isn’t …
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Sharks rule the water, and today they are amongst the most dominant animals in the sea. There are more than 500 species of sharks, and several of them have evolved to become super dominant, and some of the deadliest predators to ever exist. Most sharks are carnivores, and their senses, teeth, and behavior are all …
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Name Pufferfish Diet Omnivorous Scientific name Tetraodontidae Weight Size varies across species Pronunciation puh-fuh-fish Length Size varies across species Classification Actinopterygii, Tetraodontoidei, & Tetraodontidae Location Worldwide The Pufferfish One of the most fascinating aspects of the Earth is its vast waters. The Earth’s oceans cover about 71% of its surface, making them vast and incredibly …
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Did you know that in 1999, the Ethiopian lion and hyena populations engaged in a territorial war that lasted two weeks? In the end, six lions and 35 hyenas were killed. The lions won the long-lasting dispute. But do they always have the upper hand? Spotted hyenas and lions have long been competitors. After all, …
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For centuries, big cats have been considered some of the Earth’s most fascinating creatures. “Big cats” refer to large members of the Felidae family, including species such as lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, etc. These cats are larger and more powerful than domestic cats and are often found in the wild, primarily in regions of …
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