Most of us think that the Owls are only nocturnal birds, meaning they are active, hoot, and hunt during the night. So, imagine some people’s confusion when they hear hooting during the daytime: most of us think it might be a diurnal bird mimicking the owl’s hooting. That might be correct in some cases (we…
There are over 2700 species of snakes all around the Earth, and all of them, with no exception, are carnivores. Paradoxically to their carnivore menu, most snakes have no teeth; therefore, they do not chew their food but swallow it whole. That is why snakes adapt the size of their prey to their own size:…
As both species are big wild cats, Cheetahs and Leopards often get mistaken for one another, especially if the eyes of the beholder are too far away or inexperienced. If you take a cursory glance at images of both cats, it’s easy to notice an initial visible difference: the tear-like black lines on the Cheetah’s…
Try to imagine flamingos – what do you see? Probably a bunch of pink flamingos standing in water, chilling together as they watch the sunset. Well, if this is the first thing that popped into your mind, you’re on point. That is basically what flamingos do and are known for. Rarely do people imagine flamingos…
You may have seen a fox dashing around the countryside, or even in your neighborhood, and wondered if it could pose any threat to you. Foxes are highly intelligent, wily creatures which hunt mostly during dawn and dusk hours. In recent times more and more have been known to move into urban areas to scavenge…
If you have ever been on a farm, chances are you’ve seen a donkey. Or maybe you’ve seen a burro or a mule. Who knows at this point, right? All of these animals look the same, behave the same, even make the same noises. Well, to unfamiliar eyes and ears, donkeys and mules are the…
Snakes are some of the most fascinating animals on our dear planet. There are over 3000 snake species, known to humans so far, and each one of those species differs and varies in size, color, and sometimes even shape. From cobras, pythons, to rattlesnakes and black mambas; some of the snakes we’re familiar with, and…
Crows, those cawing black birds that are found all around the world, have been captured on film trying to attack hawks in flight or even stationary. If you know anything about hawks, you’ll know that they can be dangerous predators in the bird world, reaching crazy high speeds as they dive down to catch their…
As one of the easiest animals to observe in the wild, birds are among our favourite animals and often hold a strong meaning for everyone from individuals to entire nations. Birdwatching is a very popular activity, partially because of how incredibly easy it is! Today we’re going to focus on 16 feathery friends beginning with…
The heart is a blood-pumping muscular organ, pushing the blood through blood vessels, carrying oxygen and nutrients into the body and metabolic waste (CO2) into the lungs for elimination. Most animals (humans included) have one heart, split into four or three chambers (atriums and ventricles). However, there are animals with no hearts at all (like…