They have recently been introduced in Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico and Columbia. The species is native to many tropical countries like Ecuador, Mexico, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad, Tobago and Venezuela. The subspecies distribution is based ...
Indeed, the green iguana (Iguana iguana) is itself an invasive species that threatens native animals. In response, projects such as the Blue Iguana Recovery Program on Grand Cayman have sprung up. Visitors can see these beautiful Caribbean animals up close, and help the work of re-introducing ...
The Twig snake (Thelotornis), native to Africa, the twig snake is a greyish-brown vine snake with faint markings. They are deadly with hemotoxic venom but bites on humans are rare because the snake can’t breach the skin anywhere except the webbing between the thumb and fingers. There ar...
Look no further than the guppy.Guppiesmake fantasticpetsand are good additions to the aquariums of both seasoned fish owners and novices. Guppies are a kind of tropical freshwater fish native to South America. There are almost 300 distinct varieties of guppy in the Amazon rivers, as well as i...
(which is located on the stamen) gets stuck to the bee's hairs during transport to another flower. When she lands on the other flower, this nectar is deposited on the stigma, or pistil (female reproductive organs). It is thanks to this that fertilization is possible, and that seeds can...
Through the centuries, the local descendants of Amerindians, Africans, and Europeans learned to use the native natural resources of the Caatinga (dryland) biome but also imported resources from the Old World to use in treating illnesses or infirmities in themselves and their livestock. The adaptati...
Through the centuries, the local descendants of Amerindians, Africans, and Europeans learned to use the native natural resources of the Caatinga (dryland) biome but also imported resources from the Old World to use in treating illnesses or infirmities in themselves and their livestock. The adaptati...
The Pygmy shark is the second smallest shark in the world, with females reaching lengths between 8.6 to 10 inches,… Bald Eagle The bald eagle is a large bird of prey native to North America. It is known for its distinctive white… Humpback Whale Their complex and unique behaviors ha...
Native to North… Roadrunner The roadrunner is a large ground bird in the cuckoo family and is known for its remarkable running speed and… Jackdaw There are two recognized species of jackdaw: the western or Eurasian jackdaw, which can be found almost anywhere between Western… Spix’...