1) Tooth-walking on ice
The walrus scientific name, Odobenus rosmarus, is a contraction of the Greek words odontos and baenos, meaning "tooth walk". Why would ...
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 African elephant? The S...
Leaf cutter ants foraging
1) The First Farmers on Earth
Leaf-cutter ants are the only animal species (other than humans) that cultivate their own food. Leaf-...
Scientific name: Brachypelma vagans
1) A Tarantula With a Bad Hair Day
When threatened, this tarantula will defend itself with special urticating hairs that ...
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Scientific name: Hydrurga leptonyx
1) Fierce as a leopard
Leopard seals are named after their spotty coats and for their reputation of being fearso...
Spotted hyenas are one of the most misunderstood predators in the world. They have a reputation of being vicious animals, ugly scavengers, and lazy hunters. Tru...
1) Nipples In Your Armpits?
Manatee mother nursing a rather large calf
Manatees have two nipples, one under each armpit. Watch this video of a manatee ...
