Animals

The bright-colored Blue Jay is an easily recognizable bird. You’ve likely seen or heard one of these noisy songbirds in your backyard.  Birds are fascinating creatures to observe, from the humble chicken to the magnificent bald eagle. If you’re ready to expand your knowledge on another bird species, read on for some interesting facts about …

The ocean is a vast and mysterious place– but did you know that we’ve only explored less than 5% of it? From the information we have gathered about fish, it’s safe to say that there’s much left to discover. However, here are 67 interesting facts about fishes that we do know.  Quick Fact: You can …

Turtles, in general, are quite a unique breed. There are various types of them within the Testudines Order. There are seven extinct genera known to man, but there are only two genera of snapping turtles still in existence today.  Both Chelydra and Macrochelys are endemic to the western hemisphere. There are six species overall, many …

The hungry hippo is quite a popular African animal. On any safari, people would flock toward the watering hole for a glimpse of these slow-moving beasts. But, there are a ton of things that we do not know about these creatures. Keep reading to learn 43 interesting facts about hippos.  43 Interesting Facts about Hippos …

From their cultural references to their extensive repertoire of sounds, mockingbirds are fascinating creatures with many exciting qualities and characteristics.  With their neutral colors and unremarkable markings, these seemingly average-looking birds might not attract your attention at first, but their habits are what make them stand out.  Unsure what the intriguing inner workings of these …

Love them or hate them, one thing is for sure; spiders are some of the most interesting creatures in the world. If you come across any type of spider, you’ll quickly reveal two personality types in humans. One being ‘turn-tail and run’, the other being ‘lean-in and study’. We decided to place ourselves into the …

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 …

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. …