Animals

In addition to the pets we have at home, the animal kingdom is made up of thousands of different species. This section takes a look at some of the most well known, including horses, pigs, and birds, as well as wild animals like lions, whales and monkeys.

FishAll About the Pygmy Seahorse

Seahorses are one of the most well-known and popular marine animals. You may think there's just a handful of different species, where, in fact, the...

AnimalsWhat is Gregariousness in Animals?

According to the dictionary, gregariousness is the tendency to live in groups and this can occur in both humans and…

BirdsEgyptian Vulture: Habitat, Characteristics and Curiosities

The Egyptian Vulture is a peculiar-looking bird endemic to Africa, Europe, and India. It used to be a fairly common…

BirdsWisdom, the Oldest Bird in the World

Today we're going to tell you about Wisdom, a female Laysan albatross that has reached the age of 70, something…

HorsesWhat Is Equine Clinical Ethology?

The study of animal behavior isn't only restricted to dogs and cats. In fact, any non-human living in confined conditions…

FishThe Striated Frogfish

The striated frogfish has different names, depending on the region where it's found. It's a very striking and interesting fish, due both to the way...

FishDeep-Sea Fish Have Excellent Vision

According to recent findings, deep-sea fish that swim at depths where the sunlight can't reach have developed excellent vision that's…

Mammals9 Curiosities About Squirrels

Squirrels are one of the best-known rodents of all. They belong to the Sciuridae family and are characterized by their rather unique tail and speed...

DogsAssistance Dogs: More Than a Faithful Friend

You just have to admire the dogs that provide help and service to needy people. Assistance dogs, through training, acquire…

BirdsBirds Can Think Logically

For a long time, researchers dedicated to the study of birds have wondered how it's possible that these animals, having such small brains, manage t...

InvertebratesImpressive Arthropod Characteristics

Arthropods are one of the 35 phyla of the kingdom Animalia. It's the most numerous and diverse in this kingdom.…

InvertebratesOctopus Intelligence Put to the Test!

Since the appearance of the world-famous Paul the octopus - a cephalopod that was used to predict the results of…

AnimalsWhy Are Some Animals Iridescent?

Animals with iridescent colors have fascinated humans since time immemorial. They're metal-like, changeable and, above all, beautiful. But why are&...

InvertebratesHow Sea Anemones Release Their Poisonous Stingers

Sea anemones, those animals that look like plants if you see them for the first time, are capable of launching…

BirdsAll You Need to Know About Pekin Ducks

Pekin ducks belong to a large breed of ducks, which originated more than 2000 years ago, presumably in Peking, China,…

AnimalsHyperactive Pets: Why Does It Happen?

During the pandemic confinement, we got used to spending much more time with our pets. This was a very beneficial…

AnimalsThe Mustelids: Animals Worn by Kings but Despised for Their Smell

The mustelids are a very active group of small animals, most of them carnivores or scavengers. They have been hunted…

AnimalsHow Captivity-Induced Stress Changes the Physiology of Different Species

Mimic the natural habitat as much as possible - that's the main advice for those who keep wild animals confined…

InvertebratesSome Monarch Butterfly Populations Are Increasing: Is it Enough to Save Them?

There are many animals whose populations have decreased around the world for different reasons. Sometimes humans are to blame for…

HorsesDoping in Competition Horses

Doping in horses was first mentioned in an English dictionary in 1889. Today it's taken to mean the use of prohibited substances that can influence...

InvertebratesFind Out Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More than Others

Mosquitoes are so tiny that they often go unnoticed. However, they're well known for feeding on people's blood, so if…