The remora, aka shark sucker or sucker fish is a commensal fish who spends its life attached to or swimming next to sharks, rays, and other large oceanic creatures. There are 8 known
worldwide
The great egret is a type of wading bird that belongs to the heron family. There are 4 known subspecies of great egrets that can be found in tropical and temperate zones around the world. Great egrets prefer lakes, swamps, ponds, streams, rivers, and islands. In the past, the egret’s […]
Sheep where domesticated more than 10,000 years ago and raised for their wool, milk, and meat. They can now be found on every continent, sans Antarctica, with their numbers estimated at around 1 billion strong! China has more of these animals than any place else in the world and Australia […]
The pigeon is considered the world’s first domesticated bird. Records have shown that pigeons have been kept in captivity for over 5,000 years, dating back to Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) around 3000 BC. It is even believed that they have been domesticated since 8000 BC. They’ve also been a valuable
With over 11,000 known species of grasshopper worldwide, these critters are able to survive in a wide variety of climates, as well as in numerous habitats. Grasshoppers are found in tropical rainforests, temperate forests, meadows, areas near ponds and streams, rocky areas, and deserts
The moon jellyfish can be found in oceans all over the world. These adaptable creatures can survive in both warm and cold water. There are large populations found off the coasts of Canada and Europe. Moon jellyfish spend a great deal of time in coastal and epipelagic areas (top oceanic […]
It’s not a stork, it’s a heron. They are often confused with one another. There are 64 known species of herons that range in color, size, and habitat. These graceful birds can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer swamps, wetlands, coastlines, ponds, rivers, and lakes. Since they
From their big brown eyes, to their famous udders, to the chewing of their cud; it’s the domestic cow. Cows are not just for meat and dairy products you get at the grocery store. In India, they are beloved, revered, and worshiped. There is an approximated 1.4 billion cattle and […]
With over 900 known species of cricket in the world, these insects are known not just for infesting our homes. Crickets are cherished in certain parts of the world as good luck symbols. These critters also help to tell the temperature and can even hear with their knees! They live […]
Descendants of grey wolf, the domestic dog has come a long way to being the second most popular pet in the world; after the cat. It is estimated that there are about 74 million pet dogs in North America alone! Our relationship with canines goes back over