Elephants are the mammals that manage to reach the largest sizes among land animals, an aspect that undoubtedly makes them majestic and imposing individuals. But its size is not its only peculiar feature. These proboscidians have particular characteristics associated with their behaviour, to the point that, for many specialists, they are particularly intelligent animals, which…
The exaggerated reputation for violent predators we attribute to sharks immediately makes us think that everyone is dangerous and eats people. However, the diversity of marine species and habitats in which they live allowed them to evolve into eating habits in which fish, molluscs, crustaceans and some marine mammals are their main food. The…
In the animal world, we find many species that have unique characteristics, which in many cases make them remarkably particular. An example of this is the giraffes, which are native to Africa and are distinguished by being the tallest land animals that exist. Giraffes are ruminant mammals, so their diet is exclusively herbivorous, for that they…
The class of insects corresponds to the most diverse group of animals on the planet, within which one million identified species are located, with many millions more to be described. These animals managed to colonize a large number of ecosystems, developing multiple forms of adaptation that facilitate their dissemination. In general, insects are usually…
The Dwarf Puffer Fish is also known as Tetraodon nigroviridis, Green Pufferfish or Spotted Pufferfish. It is a very interesting fish from the aquarist’s point of view, it is an elegant fish in its movements and a very good eater of live foods. Of course, you will need to take into account compatibility with other fish…
Among the numerous literature on horses, there is very little information about ponies in general and about Shetlands in particular. Basically, brief information about the breed and some rumors about the “harmful” character. Having spent many years keeping and breeding Shetland ponies, the authors have accumulated considerable experience in raising young ponies. We declare with full…
Some owners mistakenly think that vaccinating domestic cats is not necessary. After all, a pet does not come into contact with its relatives, does not walk on the street and has no other opportunity to pick up an infectious disease. Indeed, the domestic cat is less likely to be infected than its free-living cousins. At the same time,…
Someone loves four-legged friends , while others prefer feathered ones. There are many song birds that get along well with people and are ready to delight their beloved owners with sweet-voiced singing. What birds are best suited for living in a city apartment? Why is a bird in the house good? “Domestic birds, even songbirds, are very…
Kakapo The Kakapo or owl parrot is a nocturnal flightless bird from the Nestoridae family. Habitat of kakapo Kakapo is endemic to New Zealand. Scientists suggest that the kakapo is one of the oldest living bird species. Kakapo appearance A unique feature of these birds is their complete inability to fly. This was…
International Polar Bear Day is celebrated annually on February 27. The main purpose of this day is to spread information about polar bears and draw public attention to the protection of the largest land-based predator on the planet. After all, this one can become the first victim of global warming. Polar bears have shrunk in size…
Leopards (Panthera pardus) are elusive and powerful big cats closely related to the tiger, lion and jaguar. They form part of South Africa’s ‘big five’ alongside the African elephant, African buffalo, black rhino, and lion. Long ago leopards used to range throughout most of Africa and parts Asia but as of 2019, 75% of their…
These peculiar animals are agile hunters, capable even of fighting venomous snakes. All mongooses are grouped in the same family, which has a great diversity of genera. However, although they are usually called that way, there is a group that is generally known as meerkats, which is a genus of the same family. Keep reading…