The superb bird of paradise is among one of several species of birds of paradise found in New Guinea. The males of these species are well known for their cape-like plumage, which they...
The Borneo elephant, short for the Borneo pygmy elephant, is a sub-species of the Asian elephant. Their origin has been highly debated. It was believed that they are descendants of...
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), belonging to the Hydrochoerus genus is the the largest semi-aquatic rodent in the world. The only other member of this genus is the Lesser Capybara....
Galapagos tortoise or Galapagos Giant tortoise scientifically referred to as Chelonoidis nigra is known to be the 13th heaviest surviving reptile and the largest species existing on...
The sharp shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), also called Gavilan pajarero (Spanish) and Epervier brun (French), is the small hawk originated from Hispaniola. They are the smallest...
Adelie penguins were discovered in 1840 by two scientists, Hombron and Jacquinot, who were part of an Antarctic research team. They are named after the Adelie Land island where they...
Raccoons are moderate sized mammals that look quite mischievous. They are mostly known for their deft paws and masked coloration on their face. Let us find out in details about this...
Bulldogs ants (Myrmecia) is a genus of ants known for their powerful stings and aggressive behavior Their strong grip and savage biting behavior gives them their name ‘bulldog’. They...
Bowfins belong to the Amiiformes order and the family of Amiidae. It is the only surviving member of this family. It is a sturdy fish with a long body and flat head. Other species of...