The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. They are found in all major oceans and seas around the world. Humpback whales live in both hemispheres making them to cross over the other side of the world during the feeding and breeding seasons. The humpback whale has an average lifespan of 45–50 … Read more
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines or Chelonii and are characterised by a special bony shell which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield against predators. The turtle order, Testudines or Chelonia, splits into two suborders, Cryptodira and Pleurodira, and then further splits into 13 families, 75 genera and 327 species. … Read more
Mongooses are weasel-like creatures that belong to the family Herpestidae. There are 34 species of mongoose. Mongooses are primarily found in Africa, their range covering most of the continent. Some species occupy parts of southern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. And some species of mongoose have been introduced into other areas of the world, such … Read more
Crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. They are members of the order Crocodilia, which also includes caimans, gharials and alligators. There are 14 species of crocodiles. All crocodiles are semiaquatic and tend to congregate in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, wetlands and sometimes … Read more
Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the bird family Accipitridae and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. The eagle has always been considered as the king of birds, on account of its great strength, rapidity and elevation of flight, natural ferocity, and the terror … Read more
Insects are small animals with a three-part body (head, thorax and abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes and one pair of antennae. They are the most diverse group of animals on the planet, including more than a million described species and representing more than half of all known living organisms. Studies estimate the … Read more
Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. Bats can be found almost anywhere in the world except the polar regions and extreme deserts. There are about 1,200 different bat species. They are divided into two main types: megabats and microbats. Megabats also called fruit bats, Old World fruit bats or flying foxes are … Read more
Hawks are a group of medium-sized diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae which are widely distributed and varying greatly in size. There are more than 200 species of hawks worldwide. They are found on all continents except Antarctica. Hawks inhabit different types of habitats: marshes, forests, rainforests, prairies, open savannas, grasslands, mountains, coastal regions … Read more
Whales are marine mammals, members of the cetacea order which also includes dolphins and porpoises. They are divided into two suborders: baleen and toothed whales. The most important trait of toothed whales is what gives them their name: they have teeth. This is the easiest difference to spot between baleen and toothed whales. There are … Read more