And another fun October article… The botfly! Botflies, also known as warble flies, heel flies, & gadflies, are a family of flies who deposit their eggs
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Contrary to the misinformation provided in that popular song, the fox does not make that gibberish that the song claims. Although foxes do make around 40 different and unique vocalizations
Being second isn’t always bad. Especially when you’re the second largest bird in the world, next to the ostrich! The emu is a flightless bird, but don’t let that fool you. They are far from defenseless. They descend from the dinosaur era, so they know how to survive.
Per special request, I am doing an article on the duck. These birds are related to swans and geese. They are mostly aquatic birds living in both freshwater and saltwater habitats and they are found on every continent except for
As the title says, rats are everywhere. This article will talk about all kinds of cool critter facts about a misunderstood and often hated creature, the rat. Rats are both a nuisance and sought after as pets.
The porcupine is a large, slow-moving rodent with very sharp quills on their backs. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are grouped into two groups: The first group is the Old World porcupines, which are found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The second group is the New
The salamander is in a group of amphibians typically characterized by a lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, short limbs, and the presence of a tail in both larvae and adult form. They can be found on every continent, sans