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Oluwafemi Michael

Oluwafemi Michael is a freelance content writer with ample years of experience. He is into several writing niches including iGaming, Health, Pets, Relationships, and more. You can find him near the beach or tending to his plants on days he isn't romancing his keyboard.

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Invertebrates • January 21, 2020

Centipedes: Profile and Information

Experts will make you understand that centipedes aren’t insects. They’d tell you that centipedes are myriapods and distant cousins to insects. Centipedes are characterized by their elongated body and numerous tiny legs. These are features that distinguish them from insects. Centipedes are naturally insectivores, and they hunt and eat bugs by paralyzing them using their […]

June 17, 2024
Bovidae • January 7, 2020

Damascus Goat: Profile and Information

Damascus goats can be tagged as the bulldog of goats. Maybe this is due to its appearance, but the goat has been bred for years for its meat, milk, and hides. Damascus goats originated from Lebanon, Israel, Syria, and Cyprus. This goat has several names, including Halep, Aleppo, Baladi, Shami, Damascene, and Chami. The goat’s […]

June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 23, 2019

Antelopes: Profile and Information

The antelope resembles deer in Africa, parts of America, and Asia. Several antelope species, including Royal antelopes, are the same height as rabbits. Unlike deers that can renew their horns yearly, antelopes carry strong horns throughout their lifetime. Antelopes are herbivores and members of the Bovidae family that aren’t categorized as cattle, sheep, or goats. […]

June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 23, 2019

Blackbucks: Profile and Information

Also known as the “Indian antelopes” or “ black buck,” blackbucks are large mammals that live in several areas of Asia. Blackbucks generally have two different subspecies: the northwestern blackbuck and the southeastern blackbuck. Nevertheless, scientists still believe that the subspecies might be different species. If they are separate species, then they must be closely […]

June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 20, 2019

Mountain Goat: Profile and Information

Oreamnos Americanus, commonly known as Mountain goat, can be characterized by their large hoofs and a pair of ringed horns. These mammals can be found inhabiting parts of North America. Mountain goats are stout-bodied animals with bright white coats. Despite their name and the striking resemblance to domestic goats, mountain goats aren’t closely related. They […]

June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 19, 2019

Goats: Profile and Information

Goats can be physically characterized as plump-bodied animals with horns, beards, and cloven hooves. The two types of goats include the mountain goat “Oreamnos Americanus,” which inhabits steep and rocky places in the Northwest part of America, and the domestic goat “Capra Hircus,” which is raised and kept as a farm animal. According to ITIS […]

June 17, 2024
Mammals • December 3, 2019

Evening Bats: Profile and Information

Evening bats can be easily mistaken for Myotis species, even though the curved tragus can differentiate the two genera. They can also be confused with Eptesicus fuscus. Although Eptesicus fuscus is more extensive, you can also distinguish them by the lack of keel on their calcar. Evening bats are dark-brown. Their ears, on the other […]

June 15, 2024
Invertebrates • December 3, 2019

Jellyfish: Profile and Information

There are around 2,000 different species of jellyfish in the world, and the most common being the big, colorful ones found in warmer coastal waters. There are four listed jellyfish that are categorized by the shape of their body and the way they behave. Jellyfish prefer being in open seas rather than in inland or […]

June 15, 2024
Mammals • November 30, 2019

Cacomistle: Profile and Information

Cacomistle, scientifically known as Bassariscus sumichrasti, is a species within the order Carnivora, meaning it is related to dogs, cats, and many other animals. Cacomistle is a shy, nocturnal animal found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. The cacomistle solely depends on the forests for survival. Their name in the Nahuatl language means half-cat and […]

June 15, 2024
Mammals • November 29, 2019

Bats: Profile and Information

Bats are members of the order Chiroptera and are the only mammals that can fly. Bats can sustain flight by flapping their spread-out digits, which are covered by thin membranous tissue (patagium) that they use for flying. These flying mammals are more maneuverable than birds. Their ability, combined with their ability to navigate their way […]

June 15, 2024