Sometimes animals are born with extra limbs. This article explores why this occurs and takes a look at some fascinating examples.
They are one of seven species of spider monkeys found in Latin America and one of the largest primate(灵长目动物的)species in South America. Few animals have captured the imagination like brown bears. They can stand on two legs, walk on the soles of their feet, pick things up with ...
This great variety of indications is to be compared with the wide diversity of metabolites and microbiota composing the faeces of the different animal species used, or for urine with the wide spectrum of indications that its antimicrobial and emollient properties can cover (see below). In these U...
InLuke Walker and the Secret Society, Luke and his friends are now eleven and at secondary school. With their advancing years comes more independence so they’re able to stick up for animals in all sorts of new ways. Plus, different members of the society have different approaches, making t...
Parades usually feature people as the main participants. However, the Farm Parade in Southwick, MA, is a little different. Animals were the main attraction at this parade. Officials projected that 75 to 100 animals of all kinds were expected at the parade. ...
There are some 200 to 300 distinct breeds of domesticated goats alive in the world today with all manner of different traits and adaptations. However, despite being one of the earliest domesticated animals, they will quickly revert to a feral type if they are released into the wild. The ...
Insects (昆虫) are small animals with six legs. But they are important because they are food for some animals.1Insects also pollinate (授粉) flowers. Without insects, there will be no plants. And it will be hard for people to grow crops (庄稼). ...
Leopard geckos enjoy enclosures with interesting backdrops. ©Vladislav_Bagnyuk/Shutterstock.com Reproduction Leopard geckos reach sexual maturity at around 18 to 24 months old. They are not necessarily loyal to one mate and will mate with many different geckos throughout their lifetime in the wild...
You can find out more about the different types of animal on this page:Types of Animal Nene Scientific name:Branta sandvicensis Type of animal: Bird Family: Anatidae Where found: Hawaii Conservation status:Near Threatened The nene, or nënë, is a member of the duck, goose and swan famil...
The national animal and the national bird of New Zealand is the nativekiwi bird. This loveable, flightless bird is so strongly associated with New Zealand that the term “kiwi” is often used to refer to the native people of the country. Cartoonists started using the kiwi to symbolize New ...