There are many people who think of ants as pests. It is true that ants searching for food at a picnic or in the kitchen can be considered as pests. And, ants that bite or sting can definitely be a serious problem. So are those that strip that leaves off trees. But most ants are…
Category: Animals
Into the Lives of Beavers
The animated series “The Angry Beavers” increased my curiosity about one of the world’s largest rodents. If you are also curious to learn about nature’s original engineers, then keep reading! The Lives of Beavers Beavers inhabit ponds and streams in wooded areas from Alaska to northern Mexico. Their bodies are ideally constructed for their varied…
10 Rare and Hard-to-Find Dog Breeds in the World
Dogs have been living with us almost since the dawn of humanity. Already in those times, they assumed different roles such as shepherd of the flock, vigilant guardian or companion of men during the hunt. It is prevalent to find police dogs in more modern times, capable of performing such specialized tasks as searching for…
The 6 Most Beautiful National Parks In the World
National parks are places where nature is protected. Every country has its nature reserves that deserve greater protection because wild animals live in them, for example, or because you will find special or unique pieces of nature there. There are hundreds of national parks all over the world. Here are some of the most beautiful…
The Rarest Reptiles in the World and Their Amazing Abilities
Natural selection has provided them with exciting qualities that have allowed them to survive. But, of course, its intimidating appearance is still curious for universal taxonomy. Studies have determined the rarest reptiles in the world based on their appearance and what they are capable of doing. Chelonians among the rarest reptiles in the world One…
Surprising Facts About Whale Sharks
What Is the Whale Shark? If sharks are “fish” and whales are mammals, then what is the whale shark? It’s a common question, but despite its “last name,” the whale shark is not related to the cetaceans. Its scientific name is Rhincodon typus, and it belongs to the class of Chondrichthyes, fish whose skeleton is…
The Marine World of Starfish
Who knows the story of the starfish? Well, what I liked is the moral of the story: Everyone can make a difference, even if that difference affects one person only. But today, this article does not focus on the story but rather on the main character of the story: starfish! Starfishes Starfishes are among…
Learn About Sea Cows
I know you must have surely heard of cows but what about sea cows? Aren’t you curious to learn about something you’ve probably never heard about? If so, then keep reading to learn more! Sea Cows In the days when ships were the primary means of international travel, seamen on long voyages sometimes saw strange…
10 Weirdest Animals Around the Globe
If you think you’ve already seen it all after an afternoon at the zoo, take a look at nature’s 10 strangest animal species. Some bizarre creatures are living on this globe! 1) Blobfish The blobfish is a deep-sea fish that swims in the seas around Australia and New Zealand at a depth of 600-1200 meters….
Let’s Discover the World of Bats
I don’t think I can hide from you guys that the only reason this article was written is due to my fascination with Batman, who also happens to be my future would-be if you know what I mean. So, if you want to learn more about these mysterious creatures, here’s the lowdown. Bats In…