Ducks, contrary to famous cartoons, are not necessarily foul-tempered. They are wonderful birds and come in a large number of breeds. Along with waterbirds like geese, they can be seen on most waterways in the world. Ducks have even become somewhat intertwined with human domestic living. Some ducks are associated with farm living. Others are …
Animals
It’s fairly reasonable to say that pigs and humans have a complicated relationship. On the one hand, pigs are considered generally friendly animals, and humans almost seem to gravitate toward them emotionally. On the contrary, pigs supply an extraordinary amount of usable materials for humans and have done so for thousands of years. Whether farmed …
Thanks to their unique black-and-white stripes, zebras are among the most photographed and recognizable animals in the world. But there is so much more to these African animals than just their patterned coats. Many of their characteristics are truly impressive, from their running abilities to their strong social bonds. If you want to find out …
There are some animals that humans seem to fear almost instinctively, down to our very DNA. Spiders and snakes are often mentioned when it comes to land. However, in the sea, there is one perceived supreme threat to humans: Sharks. Sharks have been around a long time—longer than the current form of humans, in fact. …
We’ve all seen the movie “King Kong”, but how much do we actually know about these mighty primates? These enlarged monkeys generally mind their own business, and you will usually find them roaming the ground or nearby waters. Residing in the luscious forests of Africa, gorillas are one of the more fascinating animals we get …
Bobcats live all across the United States, and yet many of us don’t know that much about them. These beautiful creatures are quite shy and won’t often show themselves to humans. Bobcats are part of the cat family and even look similar to house cats in some aspects. However, they are much more powerful and …
Ladybugs are tiny, adorable insects that everybody loves to find (because they bring good luck and all). Although most commonly recognized as small red bugs with black dots, ladybugs actually come in a variety of patterns and colors. This includes bright colors and stripe markings or no markings at all, so keep an eye out …
Some people fear snakes while others love them. However you feel about them, one thing’s for sure, they’re a unique addition to our world. Their evolution is fascinating and their existence bewildering. From the ability to clone themselves to replacing parts of their body, snakes are a continued scientific marvel. Here’s what we know about …
Irresistibly soft and fluffy with their floppy bunny years and twitching bunny noses, many people can’t resist lovable rabbits. Throughout the years, the cute creature named rabbit who loves to live in woods, grasslands, forests, wetlands and deserts has been a symbol of fertility. Some people hunt them down for food, some keep them as …
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? And why did the chicken cross the road? Are probably two of the most asked and contemplated menial questions today. But nobody has stopped to think that maybe these little guys just want to live their lives without having their motives questioned. Chicken questions aside, there are …