Being the smallest isn’t always a bad thing. Take the dwarf mongoose, for example. Even though they are the smallest African carnivore, they are crucial in their role within the animal kingdom. They are quick and agile hunters of insects and other
The fastest land animal on earth award goes to the cheetah! The cheetah hails from Africa and can be found mostly on the Savannah plains. They aren’t built for fighting, but rather for running. When running flat out, nothing
The honey badger or ratel is found in Africa, Asia, and India. They’re mean, tough as nails, and fearless to boot! Honey badgers are part of the weasel family, related to otters, skunks, and also ferrets. Even though they eat
The blister beetle. These guys have a nasty defense in that they can break vessels in their legs which then secretes a toxic poison which causes severe blistering in minutes! A pest to livestock and some people, they feed on
The whip scorpion, aka vinegaroon, is a nocturnal (active at night), carnivorous arthropod. They hide under leaf matter, wood, or rocks during the day, and prey on insects and other arthropods
The camel spider! They’re fast, have powerful jaws, and chase down & kill prey items like insects, spiders, scorpions, lizards, snakes, and more! They get a really bad rap due to their unusually scary appearance, but they are very useful to have around
One of the stranger looking fish in the animal kingdom is the anglerfish. These deep sea creatures lurk about in the shadows looking for food or a mate in a world of total
The tiger is the largest species of the cat family. Even though they are large and powerful, they are also very stealthy. You’ll never know you’re being stalked by a tiger till it’s too late! Being the 3rd largest land
The shoebill also known as whalehead, is a very large stork-like bird that derives its name from its enormous shoe-shaped bill. They are falsely called storks because
Of all the chameleons I’ve worked with, I have a special place in my heart for the veiled chameleon. From their wide variety of color patterns to their groovy looking casque on top of their head… These cool chams can be found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia and prefer
