Vulture Extremes in Botswana
Different species of vultures play very different rolls at a carcass. What I love about this photo is that it shows the two extremes of …
Animal Facts
Bat-Eared Fox Facts
One of my favorite animals, the Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis), lives in one of my favorite places: the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. (There’s a …
How to Tell the Difference Between a Canada Lynx and a Bobcat
Lynx vs Bobcat This is How to Tell the Difference Between a Bobcat and a Lynx. The following story happened during one of our road …
Why the Grey Headed Flying Fox is One of the Cutest Australian Animals
I shot this photo of a Grey headed flying fox in Australia exactly eleven years ago but I pulled it out of my photo files …
Four Beluga Whale Facts
Known as the “white whales”, belugas and narwhals are among the most social of all cetaceans. White whales are known to have lived in temperate …
Four Firefly Facts
I am fascinated by fireflies. I saw them for the first time only three years ago, during my first summer in the United States. Hal …
Do Whale Sharks Have Teeth?
Do Whale Sharks Have Teeth? When the biggest shark in the world swims straight at you with its mouth wide open, it’s a sight you’ll …
Red-eyed Tree Frog, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
A visit to the rain forest in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is not complete until you take a night tour to look for frogs and …
Millipede Glowing Under Black Light, Smoky Mountains
Scorpions glow under black light. When I learned this fact I told Cristina I wanted an ultra-violet flashlight for Christmas. She indulged me and on …
Photo: Jack Rabbit, Antelope Island, Utah
In honor of Easter I’m posting this photo of the Easter Bunny’s close cousin: the Jack Rabbit. Living on the east coast of the United …
Four Incredible Gemsbok Facts
In my opinion, the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is one of the world’s most handsome antelope species. It is built like a horse, striped like a …
Whale Shark Facts
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest sharks in the world and the largest of all fish. Though they occur in nearly all tropical and …
Four Incredible Echidna Facts
Australia has a strange collection of wildlife. Nearly all of the native Australian mammal species, excepting rodents and bats, are marsupials (mammals that raise their …
Four Snowy Owl Facts
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) is found in open tundra along the Arctic Circle, from Canada to Russia and Scandinavia. It is named for its …
Four Giant Panda Facts
The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoluca) is one of eight bear species in the world. Recognizable by its black eye markings, the giant panda is the …
Secretary Bird Facts: Diet, Breeding, Behavior
The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), is an endemic African raptor. This terrestrial bird of prey is easily identifiable by its long legs, long lashes, and …
Four Walrus Facts
Visiting the walruses on Round Island, Alaska was one of the greatest adventures of my life. It’s hard to describe the sensation of watching thousands …
Four Animal Facts: Leaf-cutter Ants
1) The First Farmers on Earth Leaf-cutter ants are the only animal species (other than humans) that cultivate their own food. Leaf-cutters don’t eat the …
Mexican Red-rump Tarantula (Brachypelma vagans): Facts, Photos, and Video
The Mexican Red-rump tarantula is found in Mexico and also in Central American countries. It is also found in Florida, probably as the result of …
Four Animal Facts: The Leopard Seal
Scientific name: Hydrurga leptonyx 1) Fierce as a leopard Leopard seals are named after their spotty coats and for their reputation of being fearsome hunters. …