The tardigrade, aka water bear, moss piglet, or Kleiner Wasserbär, can be found in a wide variety of habitats. They’ve been found at top of the Himalayan mountains to the bottom of the sea, and from frigid Antarctica to boiling hot springs. 1 thing is for certain… they are tough! […]
The Sabine’s gull, aka xeme or fork-tailed gull, can be found along the coastal regions of every continent, sans Australia and Antarctica. These birds prefer swamplands and moss covered areas with tidal marshes,
The tiger beetle can be found just about worldwide, sans Antarctica. They prefer sand bars, woodland paths, swamplands, and barren ground scrublands. Tiger beetles are aggressive hunters of insects. These
The surgeonfish, aka tang or doctorfish, can be found in various tropical reef habitats. There are approximately 75 known species of surgeonfishes. These fish are among the most popular in the marine aquarium hobby; much to their
The bristle worm, aka bristleworm or polychaete, can be found in primarily saltwater environments, but can also be found in brackish (mildly salty) and even freshwater habitats. Bristle worms exist the world over
The common house spider, aka American house spider, can be found just about anywhere in North America. They can dwell in attics, backyards, barns, basements, gardens, sheds, and most other types of man-made
Feared by insects the world over, it’s the robber fly. These little winged assassins can be found just about everywhere, but are particularly fond of arid and sunny climates. Their name is derived from their habit of
The mealybug is a member of the scale insect family. These plant pests are found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These critters prefer warm, humid environments in which to thrive. This is why they are typical
The dumbo octopus is named after the flying, cartoon elephant; due to the presence of it’s floppy ear-like fins on either side of it’s body. There are approximately 37 known species of dumbo octopuses. They are located in
The goose is a common term used to describe several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. There are numerous species of geese in the world, yet the most common are termed as grey, white, and black geese.
