The llama is a South American relative of the camel, though the llama does not have a hump. Llamas appear to have originated from the central plains of North America about 40 million years ago. They migrated to South America about 3 million years ago. At the end of the last ice age between 10,000 … Read more
Starfish or sea star belongs to a large group of marine animals called echinoderms. There are some 2,000 species of sea star living in all the world’s oceans, from tropical habitats to the cold seafloor. The lifespan of a starfish varies considerably between species. It ranges from 5 to 35 years. The five-arm varieties are … Read more
Armadillos are small mammals with a shell of armored plates that protect them from predators. There are 20 species of armadillo. Only one armadillo species (nine-banded armadillo) lives in North America. Other 19 types live in South America. The lifespan of an armadillo ranges from 4 to 30 years. Armadillos live in temperate and warm … Read more
Coyote (Canis latrans), also called prairie wolf or brush wolf, is a member of the canine (dog) family. Although it resembles wolf, these two are completely different species. There are 19 subspecies of coyote. They are characterized by a narrow, pointed snout, grayish brown to yellowish gray fur on the upper parts and buff or … Read more
Octopuses are sea animals famous for their rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms. The octopus is a cephalopod mollusc of the order Octopoda. There are around 300 recognized octopus species, which is over one-third of the total number of known cephalopod species. Octopuses live in all the world’s oceans. They inhabit diverse regions … Read more
The toucan is a medium-sized bird native to the rain forests of central and South America and the Caribbean. Toucans are tropical birds of the family Ramphastidae. There are about 40 different species of Toucans. Toucans have a lifespan of up to 20 years in the wild. The oldest captive toucan lived to be 26 … Read more
Lizards are part of a group of animals known as reptiles. They have walked the Earth for some 200 million years. There are approximately over 5,000 lizard species, including iguanas, chameleons, geckos, Gila monsters, monitors, and skinks. Lizards live across all continents except Antarctica. They live in all habitats except extreme cold and deep oceans. … Read more
Bears are large dog like mammals found all around the world. There are eight species of bear: American black bear, Asiatic black bear, brown bear, giant panda bear, polar bear, spectacled bear, sloth bear and sun bear. They are found in a wide range of habitats in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, mainly the … Read more
Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals. Dolphins have smooth skin, flippers, and a dorsal fin. They have a long, slender snout with about 100 teeth, and a streamlined body. This aquatic mammal has been able to fascinate us in a variety of ways. They are curious, form strong bonds within their pod, and they have … Read more