Many animals in our ecosystem share similar features and characteristics, and yet are built with entirely different purposes. Take feet, for example. One might think that every animal that has feet must be able to use them, but that’s not true. Some animals are created with feet but are incapable of walking, while some choose…
When you look out of your window or up in the sky, you are sure to find some beautiful bird spreading its wings and measuring the vast sky. Birds are vertebrates and the only animals with feathers. They lay hard-shelled eggs and have beaks without teeth. Most birds are found in the wild, while some…
Spread over 1.4 billion acres, the Amazon rainforest is home to many species of animals, some even exclusive to the forest. It is the largest rainforest on earth and has a diverse range of animals—mammals, insects, and animals of all sizes. People from all over the world travel to this biologically rich and diverse land…
All animals and birds have unique characteristics, but among all bird species, the woodpecker truly stands out. Apart from the popular cartoon representation of this bird (Woody Woodpecker), woodpeckers are known for their characteristic of banging against trees or any other solid object. They don’t do this because they crave pain or enjoy self-mutilation, but…
Mosquitos are one of the least favorite creatures on earth. These blood-suckers not only feast on human blood but can also be a real nuisance as they can spread diseases. So, it’s no surprise that many people go the extra mile to eliminate mosquitos from their homes. However, many are also guilty of confusing other…
Have you ever been intrigued by the small and seemingly unimportant things in life — flies, for instance? Many people may not find flies interesting, but they piqued the curiosity of some exceptional minds, curious to know the answer to this question: do flies sleep? The answer was yes, flies do sleep. Keep reading to…