Frogs belong to a group of animals called amphibians. They are known for their jumping abilities, croaking sounds, bulging eyes and slimy skin. There are approximately 4,800 species of frogs around the entire world. Frogs live on every continent except Antarctica. Frogs typically live in forested and wetland areas. They live in water, within ground … Read more
Ducks are birds in the family Anatidae. They are closely related to swans and geese, which are in the same family. There are approximately 120 different species of ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds living in both fresh water and sea water and found on every continent except for Antarctica. Wetlands, such as ponds, streams, … Read more
Jellyfish or jellies are marine invertebrates of of the phylum Cnidaria. They are typified as free-swimming marine animals consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles. Jellyfish are not fish and they are related to corals and anemones. Jellyfish have roamed the seas for at least 500 million years, and possibly 700 million years … Read more
Skunks are mammals, usually black with a white stripe on their back and a fluffy tail. The skunk family includes 10 species of skunks found in North and South America and 2 species of stink badgers found in southeast Asia. Skunks live in forest edges, woodlands, grasslands and deserts. Their average lifespan in the wild … Read more
A tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal, similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile snout. Although pig-like in appearance, their closest existing relatives are the horses and rhinoceroses. There are five species of tapir: the Brazilian tapir, the Malayan tapir, the Baird’s tapir, the kabomani tapir, and the mountain tapir. They inhabit … Read more
Opossum is the common name for various small- to medium-sized marsupial mammals. There are more than 60 different species of opossum. The opossum is the only species of marsupial (mammals with a pouch in which they carry their young) that is found outside of Australia an it’s surrounding islands. They are found from southern Canada … Read more
Ostriches are large, flightless birds that have long legs and a long neck that protrudes from a round body. The ostrich is the largest and heaviest living bird. Native to Africa, ostriches are found in savanna and desert regions, were they graze among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles. Besides in their natural environment, ostriches are … Read more
Snakes belong to the animal class reptiles. Their long, slender bodies and lack of legs, eyelids, or ear flaps distinguish snakes from all other reptiles. There are more than 3,000 species of snakes in the world . Snakes are found throughout the world except Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland and New Zealand. Most snakes are found … Read more
Jackal is a member of a canine family, which also includes the wolf and dog. Jackals are native to Southeastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. There are three species of jackals: Golden jackal, Side-striped jackal and Black-backed jackal. The golden jackal lives in open savannas, deserts, and arid grasslands. Side-striped jackals are found in moist savannas, … Read more