Hornbills of South Africa
Hornbills are a family of birds found in subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia (Papua Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu). Of the 24 species of …
Animal Facts
Learn about your favorite animals and wildlife with our latest animal facts articles!
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Who’s that creepy little guy wandering around your backyard in the dark? If you live on the coast of New Zealand or the southern coast …
Cecropia Moth: the Life Cycle of the Largest Moth in North America
It was a warm spring day in Asheville, North Carolina. I was yanking invasive English ivy off some of my trees when I spotted a …
Is The Elephant Shrew a Shrew, an Elephant, or Neither?
At first glance, you might think you were looking at a mouse. But in fact, this tiny insect-eater disguised as a rodent is more closely …
The Little Five; Who Are Africa’s Small Five Animals?
Everyone has heard about the Big Five, so it was only a matter of time that the Small Five would come out to steal the …
African Elephant Facts
You probably knew that the African Elephant is the largest land animal on the planet, but did you know there are actually two species of …
South African Owls, a Guide to the Owl Species Found in South Africa
Owls of South Africa Few African birds of prey hold the same mystical appeal as owls. There are 12 owl species in Southern Africa ranging from …
Possum vs Opossum: What’s the Difference?
Possum vs Opossum Is it Possum or Opossum? I’ve read a lot of articles addressing the possum vs opossum question and it seems that very few have managed …
The Biggest Cats in the World
When I set out to list the 10 biggest cats in the world, I didn’t realize what a challenge it would be. That’s because there …
Are Sharks Mammals or Fish? (And Other Shark Facts)
Are Sharks Mammals? A lot of people find themselves asking the question are sharks mammals? Sharks look a lot like dolphins, and dolphins are mammals! …
10 Facts about the Bot Fly (The Day I Met a Cuterebra Larva)
Hello, My Name is Cuterebra emasculator (a.k.a. Bot Fly) Yesterday I heard a pitiful screeching outside the window. Cristina and I both looked up from …
What Do Elephants Eat?
Elephants are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants, but what do elephants eat exactly? Other large herbivores tend to specialize as either grazers (grass eaters) …
What Do Lions Eat?
Lions are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They are highly opportunistic hunters that can catch and eat anything from mice to elephants and everything …
How Bison Help Other Wildlife in the Winter
There is always something to learn when you are outside watching wildlife. No two days are the same. For example, this year we left Yellowstone …
How To Tell if a Sea Shell, Sand Dollar, Starfish, Egg Case, or Urchin is Alive or Dead
How To Tell if a Sand Dollar, Starfish, Egg Case, Urchin, or Sea Shell is Alive or Dead Here are some quick tips on how to …
How to Tell the Difference Between Black and White Rhino
On an African Safari, each person makes a personal list of the dream animals they wish to see, and the rhinoceros is usually on it. …
Fattail Scorpion Facts: Identification, Biology, Venom
Imagine waking up one night and finding one of the world’s most dangerous scorpions strolling by your tent door, the fattail scorpion. Shivers! This actually …
Four Musk Ox Facts
The Musk Ox (Obivus moschatus) is found in cold, remote areas of the Arctic. There are some musk ox facts that are pretty obscure. For …
The White Squirrels of North Carolina
Yesterday we decided to take a break from office work and go on a quest to find a white squirrel. Only half an hour away …
The Biggest Eggs in the World
Think how much easier an Easter egg hunt would be if you were using the biggest eggs in the world. It’s not surprising that ostriches …