But if you thought Ozark hellbenders was a good name, check out this lizards nicknames… Also known by the colloquial names of “snot otter” and “old lasagna sides,” the adult hellbender is one of the largest species of salamanders in North America, with its closest relatives being the ...
The Mutillidae are a family of more than 3,000 species of wasps (despite the names) whose wingless females resemble large, hairy ants. Found in Chile, they are known for their extremely painful stings, hence the common name cow killer or cow ant. Black and white specimens are sometimes kno...
Every species of animal has its unique traits. However, some of the characteristics of the naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) are quirky bordering on downright weird. Some people think the rat's unique physiology could be studied to unlock immortality or find a way to prevent cancer. Whethe...
Next, tell students you would like them to choose one of the animals -- perhaps the one they find most interesting -- and draw that animalas they picture it(based on your description) in its habitat. You might re-read the descriptions. At the end of each description, say:Who finds the...
Like the Coelacanth, this ocean animal is considered to be a living fossil due to its rarity and relation to an extinct species from over 100 million years ago! READ MORE:Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun (with Video) Black Swallower, image viaCC0 ...
Maybe part of their survival mechanism is their innate badassness that causes a monkey species to bring them back 65 million years later. ,| Wombats are like the koala’s derpy ground-dwelling brother. They’re harmless, adorable and just keep their noses to the ground without being a bothe...
From the villains of the upcoming bananageddon to plastic-eating eco-warriors, there are over 1.5 million known fungus species, and a huge, unknown number of unnamed "dark" types. Some are even found inside animals – helpful fungi break down food in animal guts, but others take over their...
Research at the White Shark Cafe has yielded valuable insights into shark behavior. Scientists have used satellite tags and underwater cameras to monitor shark activities in this area. These technologies have provided data on diving patterns, travel routes, and potential prey species. The findings ha...
On the shores of the tropical Tethys Sea, in what would eventually become India, a small, deer-like animal, not much larger than a housecat, wades into the water and dives briefly to retrieve a fish before returning to dry land. This has become a successful strategy for its species, ...
The Kakapo is one of the world’s most endangered species, with a known population of around 125. New Zealand’s “Owl Parrot” is an undeniable odd animal– large, flightless, nocturnal and ground-dwelling, weighing up to 9 pounds at maturity. It’s the only parrot in the world that ...