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.

The Importance of Ants in Ecosystems

InvertebratesThe Importance of Ants in Ecosystems

Ants, like all animals on planet Earth, are extremely important. They aren't here simply because they're an active part of…

Why Do Frogs Sing?

AmphibiansWhy Do Frogs Sing?

Frogs and other amphibians, just like the rest of the animals that inhabit the Earth, have a single vital purpose: reproduction. In order to do this, they have developed impressive…

The Barn Owl: Habitat and Characteristics

BirdsThe Barn Owl: Habitat and Characteristics

The barn owl (Tyto alba), also known as the common owl, is a bird of the order Strigiformes, belonging to…

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo: Habitat and Characteristics

BirdsMajor Mitchell's Cockatoo: Habitat and Characteristics

Probably the last thing you expect to find in the Australian semi-arid regions is a spectacular bird like Major Mitchell's…

How to Feed a Swallow

BirdsHow to Feed a Swallow

Swallows are beautiful open-country birds, with an admirable ability to create their homes in human-made structures. In the same way, they build their nests with little clay balls that they…

White-Tailed Eagle: Habitat and Characteristics

BirdsWhite-Tailed Eagle: Habitat and Characteristics

Eagles are huge raptors that are found throughout the world, and are usually associated with aquatic environments. Although not as…

What Do Scorpions Eat?

InvertebratesWhat Do Scorpions Eat?

Scorpions are arachnid predators within the order Scorpiones. All have 8 legs, pedipalps modified with pincers and a tail ending in a stinger, which produces varying potencies of toxins. Apart…

The Monarch Butterfly Is in Danger of Extinction

InvertebratesThe Monarch Butterfly Is in Danger of Extinction

The monarch butterfly is one of the Lepidopterans and one of the best-known insects in the world. With its iconic…

Araucana Hen: Reproduction, Feeding and Care

Chickens and BirdsAraucana Hen: Reproduction, Feeding and Care

The Araucana hen or Mapuche hen is a most curious bird, thanks to its particular plumage. This species went from…

Do Frogs with Hair Exist?

AmphibiansDo Frogs with Hair Exist?

Although it seems crazy, there really are frogs with hair. Frogs are amphibians that are characterized by wet and sticky skin. They come in various sizes and colors, and we…

Bioluminescence: Worms that Glow in the Dark

InvertebratesBioluminescence: Worms that Glow in the Dark

Bioluminescence is a fascinating phenomenon by which living beings are able to produce their own light. This ability is widespread…

Horseshoe Crab: Characteristics and Curiosities

InvertebratesHorseshoe Crab: Characteristics and Curiosities

The horseshoe crab is a marine arthropod that is characterized by having a flattened and convex shape. In addition, it…

The 7 Types of Starfish

InvertebratesThe 7 Types of Starfish

Starfish (Asteroidea) are part of the echinoderms, marine animals characterized by an internal skeleton, formed by a pentagonal disk with five arms. This taxon comprises more than 1900 species, distributed…

Care and Raising of the Polish Chicken

Chickens and BirdsCare and Raising of the Polish Chicken

Whether because of the crown of feathers that adorns its head or because of its unknown origin, the Polish chicken…

5 Differences Between Ducks and Geese

Birds5 Differences Between Ducks and Geese

Historically, ducks and geese have been used for hunting by man. Although both are birds that, at first glance, seem…

Snake Bites: How to React

ReptilesSnake Bites: How to React

The snakes that humans usually keep as pets don't carry venom or, at least, not one composed of toxins that could cause harm to other people or animals. Snake bites…

10 Types of Insects and Their Characteristics

Invertebrates10 Types of Insects and Their Characteristics

Hexapod invertebrates are the most diverse group of animals on planet Earth, as there are currently more than 1 million…

The 6 Largest Jellyfish in the World

InvertebratesThe 6 Largest Jellyfish in the World

As if they were living jellies, jellyfish are organisms that are made up of more than 90% water. Despite being…

Find Out How Birds Fly!

BirdsFind Out How Birds Fly!

To soar through the skies has been a human dream almost since the dawn of time. Wondering how birds fly has led to great inventions, which now make our lives…

What Is Equine Adenitis?

HorsesWhat Is Equine Adenitis?

Equine adenitis, also known as equine distemper or strangles, is an infection of the horse's upper respiratory tract, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi. In addition to this domestic species,…

Guinea Pigs: Breeds and Care

Hamsters and RodentsGuinea Pigs: Breeds and Care

It was the naturalist Conrad von Gesner who described guinea pigs almost five centuries ago. Curiously, its original name was 'cuy', devised in its regions of origin of the animal,…