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Amphibians • September 3, 2020

Horror Frog: Profile and Information

Horror frog, also known as a hairy frog or wolverine frog, is a frog characterized by its hair-like structures on the body of the males. It is unique because it breaks its bones and protrudes them as claws. This is a unique method of defense that is unlikely among amphibians. This fascinating animal is scientifically […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Mammals • September 2, 2020

Bobcat: Profile and Information

Bobcats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are mostly active at night. They are also elusive, which makes it extremely difficult for them to be spotted by humans. Many bobcats wander North America’s areas and adapt to different habitats with various conditions, such as forests, swamps, deserts, and many more. Bobcats are aggressive wildcats that dominate […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Mammals • September 1, 2020

Lynx: Profile and Information

The word lynx is given to any of the four medium-sized wildcat species of the genus lynx. The name was derived in Middle English by using Latin from the Greek word λύγξ. The Greek word originated from the Indo-European root word leuk, which translates to light or brightness, referring to the luminescence reflected in the […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Cats • August 27, 2020

Black-footed Cat: Profile and Information

The black-footed cat, also known as the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a body size of 35–52 cm. Regardless of its name, the bases of its feet are barely black. The black-footed cat has bold, tiny spots and stripes on its brown fur. It is well disguised, particularly at night, […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Reptiles • August 27, 2020

Chrysopelea Paradisi: Profile and Information

The chrysopelea paradisi, also known as the paradise tree or paradise flying snake, is a rare species. They are, however, seen in Singapore and can be found in various habitats including parks, gardens, mangroves, and secondary forests. They are commonly known for their ability to fly or glide. The chrysopelea paradisi is a genus that […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Rodents • August 22, 2020

Flying Squirrel: Profile and Information

To many people, a flying squirrel is a squirrel that flies. However, that is not the case. Besides the name, a flying squirrel is incapable of flight – unlike a bird or a bat. Flying squirrels glide across trees with the help of their parachute-like skin that stretches on either side of the body between […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Mammals • August 20, 2020

Porpoise: Profile and Information

Porpoises are often mistaken for dolphins, but they are a group of fully aquatic mammals that have a striking resemblance to a dolphin. Both porpoises and dolphins are classified under the family known as Phocoenidae, parvorder Odontoceti (toothed whales). However, porpoises are more closely related to belugas and narwhals than dolphins. Scientific Classification Porpoises are […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 19, 2024

Mammals • June 19, 2020

Sperm Whale: Profile and Information

The world’s oceans provide an aquatic area for many wildlife species – about 90 species of whales, porpoises, and dolphins— some of which are seen swimming along the coasts. Thus far, only 3 percent of the world’s ocean is protected from mining and drilling. Scientific Classification Whales are a species of fully aquatic mammal of […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono • June 19, 2024

Mammals • June 19, 2020

Hippopotamus: Profile and Information

One of the most popular wild animals amongst kids is the hippopotamus, and that’s because they learn to spell it with a song. The hippopotamus is also known as the river hippopotamus or the common hippopotamus. It is a large, semiaquatic mammal, mostly herbivorous and ungulate, native to the sub-Saharan African region. It is one […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 19, 2024

Horses • June 16, 2020

Pony: Horse Breed Profile and Information

Every child wants a pony, and that’s one wish that may or may never come true. If, as a child, you learned to ride a horse, there’s a good chance that you started learning on the back of a Shetland mix or a Shetland pony. Although diminutive, the Shetland ponies are gentle, energetic, intelligent, and […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 19, 2024