Zoology

This article examines and ranks the 10 most beautiful snakes in the world. It provides a brief overview of each animal, followed by a discussion of their basic characteristics and traits.

Bonobos are matriarchal, peace-loving, sexually promiscuous apes that share 98.7% of our DNA.

The honey badger can resist poison, use tools, and attack larger animals by targeting their scrotums. Here are some more facts about the badger with a lion's heart.

This article discusses the seven most beautiful animals from the Philippines. Read on to see a flower-like insect and an octopus with a blanket.

This article examines and ranks the 10 deadliest snakes on the African continent. It provides a brief overview of each snake's behavioral patterns, general traits, and venom toxicity in relation to humans and animals.

This article examines and ranks the world's most unusual snakes. It provides a brief overview of each snake's unique traits, behavioral patterns, and general characteristics.

Frogs and toads were the first vertebrates to leave the aquatic habitat and set foot on land. Learn more about these amazing and adaptable species.

This article lists and discusses the top 10 birds that fly the highest in the world.

Believe it or not, many long-lasting species see 80 years as mere infancy! Let's take a look at some of the oldest living creatures on the planet.

This article examines (and ranks) the world's largest and heaviest species of snake. It provides a brief overview of each snake's physical attributes, general characteristics, as well as overall size in regard to length and weight.

They race camels, ostriches, dogs, and even tortoises, so why not cheetahs?

Here is a list of top 10 most beautiful marine and freshwater fish in the world.

This article examines (and ranks) the world's deadliest sea snakes. It provides an overview of each snake's behavioral pattern, level of aggression, as well as venom toxicity in relation to human beings.

Here is a list of top 10 deadliest animals on planet Earth.

Here is a list of 10 most beautiful birds on our planet Earth.

This article showcases 10 of the cutest and most adorable animals in the world. Read on to find colorful dancing spiders and minuscule hummingbirds.

This article examines the 10 deadliest rattlesnakes in the world. It ranks each rattlesnake species according to their level of aggression, tendency to bite, as well as their venom toxicity in relation to humans.

This article discusses the Mute Swan, including information on its mating and breeding habits.

The Carboniferous Period is often referred to as the "Golden Age of Sharks." These animals had branched off into many diverse and bizarre groups, becoming the oceans' top predators. 20 foot-long fish terrorized freshwater lakes, and soft-bodied creatures that looked like aliens were abundant too.

When it starts raining, have you ever wondered where the birds go? This article explores several theories about how birds deal with the rain.

Creeping voles are interesting and unusual animals. The females have a single sex chromosome, which is an X one. The males have two X chromosomes and no Y one.

This article provides info on, facts about, and photos of 10 amazing and colorful organisms that belong to the phylum Mollusca.

From the US Navy flying a squid across the Atlantic to a peaceful encounter between another and a diver, here are the best glimpses of giant squids.

The science of glowing organisms is an interesting subject. I have shared a list of 11 beautiful organisms that can glow here.

Polychaete worms are related to earthworms and share some of their features. Two strange species have highly branched bodies and live inside sponges.

This article examines the 10 most dangerous animals on the planet. It provides a direct analysis of each specie's behavioral pattern, level of aggression, as well as danger posed to humans.

Scientists have sequenced part of the genome of the extinct dire wolf. The animal was once common and was about twenty percent larger than the gray wolf.

This article covers everything you need to know about this ancient monster.

Unlike other primates, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur hibernates in winter. Studying this behaviour might be useful for enabling long-distance space travel in us.

This article examines the fearsome and deadly snake known as the Egyptian cobra. The snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), habitat, reproduction, and general characteristics are discussed at length.

This educational article introduces young people to the biology of amphibians. It describes the differences between frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and others and explains the amphibian life cycle in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Zebras are living fossils, they refuse the saddle and they also come in different colours.

What are the top 25 ugliest animals on earth? Maybe you think you've seen it all, but these might just be the ugliest animals in the world.

Animals die all the time, but sometimes an explanation is needed before people can move on. Check out the top ten extremely strange animal deaths of all time to understand how weird and dangerous our world can be.

Caecilians are interesting animals that often appear to be earthworms or snakes. They are actually amphibians. They are poisonous and may be venomous as well.

This article examines the top 10 deadliest animals on the planet. It provides a direct analysis of each animal's behavioral pattern, toxicity (in relation to humans) and general traits and characteristics.

This article examines the top 10 deadliest (and most dangerous) cobra species in the world. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral pattern, level of aggression, and venom toxicity (in relation to humans and animals).

This article examines the 25 most venomous snakes in the world. It provides an analysis of each snake's venom toxicity, level of aggression, and danger posed to humans in terms of bite-related deaths.

Here are pictures and facts to help you identify the different species of woodpeckers in Pennsylvania and the northeastern parts of the United States. Learn about woodpecker migration, behavior, and more.

The family Saturniidae contains some colorful, vividly patterned, and large moths. Both the adults and their caterpillars are interesting to observe and study.

Goats have horizontally oriented, oval-shaped pupils which become more rectangular in bright light. They have wide-angled vision with a range of 320-340 degrees. Their slit-like pupils limit distracting light from the vertical direction while enhancing horizontal focus.

The blood-sucking habit of the European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) can be very useful in medicine. Scientists have recently sequenced its genome.

Despite their common name, "fainting goats" do not actually faint at all. The condition with which these goats are affected is known as myotonia congenita. It is a hereditary muscle-stiffness disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding of chloride channels in skeletal muscle fibres.

This article examines the top 10 deadliest, most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides direct analysis of each snake's venom toxicity, behavioral patterns, and overall danger posed to humans.

Wolf spiders are great hunters. Some species live in the Arctic, where temperatures are increasing. Evidence suggests that this is affecting their population.

Nothing makes tourists whip out their cameras faster than seeing an unusual-looking animal on vacation. Getting up close and personal with furry friends we have yet to encounter is always a highlight. Here we present our list of 12 of the strangest-looking animals in the world.

Wolves are among the most fascinating creatures found in the wild. With their intricate communication, social hierarchy, and clever hunting strategies, they really stand out from other predatory species. Learn more about their lifestyle, diet, habitat, and conservation status here.

Although Lymantria dispar's common name "gypsy moth" has been discarded, it is still a serious pest that can decimate plant populations and even cause a serious rash reaction in some people. Here is a quick and easy guide to help you identify Lymantria dispar moth caterpillars.

The rhinoceros hornbill and the horned guan are interesting birds whose populations are a concern. Both of them have a horn-like head ornament made of keratin.

Some frog species have beautiful colours. Blue and strawberry poison dart, golden poison, Malagasy rainbow, tomato, and emerald glass frogs are six examples.