The ringtail is a mammal of the raccoon family. Its cat-like appearance and famed mouse-hunting skills have earned it several common names, including ring-tail cat, civet cat, and miner’s cat. Slimmer than a house cat but more robust than a weasel, the ringtail also somewhat resembles a small fox. The ringtail is native to arid … Read more
The Afghan hound, known for its long, silky coat, is a breed of dog popular for its show-worthy qualities. In addition to their striking appearance, Afghan hounds are known for their independence and self-confidence, as well as their sweet, fairly quiet, and humorous nature around humans they are comfortable with. The average lifespan of the … Read more
The cassowary is a large, flightless bird most closely related to the emu. There are three extant species:• the southern cassowary – the most common of three species• the northern cassowary• the dwarf cassowary – the smallest species These fascinating birds range across Northern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. Typically, all cassowaries are shy … Read more
The pug is a breed of dog. It is a jovial dog with a round and wrinkly head, a short nose, a stout and sturdy little body, and a curly tail. This adorable small dog is charming, good-natured, energetic, and playful. Typically loyal and alert, the pug is a valued companion dog. At maturity it … Read more
The Airedale Terrier also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier, is a dog breed of the terrier type. It is named for the Aire valley, or Airedale, in Yorkshire, England. Intelligent and courageous, powerful and affectionate, though reserved with strangers, it has been used as a wartime dispatch carrier, police dog, guard, and big-game hunter. … Read more
Tyrannosaurus rex often called T. rex or colloquially T-Rex was one of the most ferocious predators to ever walk the Earth. The name “Tyrannosaurus rex” comes from the Greek words tyranno meaning – “tyrant” and saurus – “lizard” and the Latin word rex – “king”. So, Tyrannosaurus rex means something like “king of the tyrant … Read more
The Welsh Corgi sometimes known as Corgi, is a small type of herding dog that originated in Wales. Two separate breeds are recognised: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. There are physical differences between the two different breeds. According to the breed standards, overall the Cardigan is larger, both in weight and … Read more
Scorpions are not insects but arachnids, like spiders. They have been on Earth a long time and are among the first animals to have adapted to land living — around 420 million years ago. There are over 2,500 described species, with 22 extant (living) families recognized to date. Scorpions are found on every continent except … Read more
The kakapo also called owl parrot is a species of large, flightless, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot. It is the only parrot which cannot fly. With a face like an owl, a posture like a penguin, and a walk like a duck, the extraordinarily tame and gentle kakapo is one of strangest and rarest birds on Earth. … Read more