Mammals are warm-blooded vertibrates. The vast majority of them are viviparous, meaning that they begin development as an embryo in their mother’s womb. Humans belong to this class. In this section, you’ll learn about mammals of every shape and size, where they live, how they reproduce and what their habits are.
The elephant is one of the largest mammals in the world and, in the terrestrial realm, it undoubtedly takes the top spot. This is a species that’s a descendant of the mammoths and mastodons from the Ice Age. This animal…
There are many bear species and these animals are among the largest in the world. Most are omnivorous — with the exception of the polar bear, who’s 100% carnivorous, and the panda who’s herbivorous. Also, their degrees of aggression vary.…
The giraffe is the tallest mammal on the entire planet. The length of its neck and legs is very striking from the first time you see it. And, like the zebra, it has a very attractive skin that, undoubtedly, has…
One of the largest and most outstanding species of primate is the baboon. It’s a very peculiar animal and we’d like to talk to you about it today. Keep reading! Despite being “just a monkey”, they do have many different…
The Barbary sheep were an invasive species for years, but this is now a subject for debate. So, are they truly invasive or not? Generalities The scientific name for Barbary sheep is Ammotragus lervia and it belongs to the goat…
Capturing wild animals isn’t an objective in itself but rather a means for wildlife management, research, re-introductions, and transfers. Capturing wild animals – the chamois Chemical methods Tele-anesthesia consists of the remote administration of an anesthetic drug. Intramuscular administration is…
The Pyrenean chamois is one of the least known of all the wild ungulates that inhabit the European mountains. In today’s article, we’re going to give you a brief summary of who this mysterious animal is. Pyrenean chamois The Pyrenean…
The quokka has earned the title of “the happiest animal in the world” thanks to the constant smile on its face. With this recent fame, lots of people are wondering what exactly this animal is. The quokka is a marsupial…
The rock hyrax looks very similar to a guinea pig or a large rabbit with very short ears. But this animal has teeth, toes, and a cranial structure very similar to that of an elephant. In fact, the similarities are…
Also known as the polar fox, the Arctic Fox is a small mammal belonging to the Canidae family that lives at the most northerly point of our planet. In this article, we’ll tell you all about the Arctic fox. Distribution…
Also known as the chiru, the Tibetan antelope is a mammal that lives in Asia. It’s quite famous there and was even chosen as a mascot for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. What are they like and where are they found?…
The red panda lives in the mountains of Nepal, Myanmar, and central China. Along with the panda, it is one of the most critically endangered species on the planet. Despite its name and appearance (it looks kind of like a raccoon),…
The walrus species has three subspecies: the Atlantic walrus, the Pacific walrus, and the Laptev walrus. Their main differences are the size they reach in adulthood and the places they live in. However, recent studies of this animal’s mitochondrial DNA…
About 20 million years ago, according to experts, a distant relative of modern elephants was walking the earth. They’re easy to mix up with mammoths, but the now-extinct mastodon is definitely not the same animal. Keep reading to learn everything…
Hector’s dolphin is a species of dolphin native to New Zealand. Its scientific name is Cephalorhynchus hectori, hence the common name “Hector’s dolphin.” Characteristics of Hector’s dolphin This species has the robust characteristics of the Delphinidae family. But it’s also the smallest known species…
The golden jackal, also known in Latin as Canis aureus, is one of the canid species with the greatest global distribution. It inhabits many areas of Europe and Southern Asia. The expansion of this species, currently ongoing in European territory,…
Timely rest and sleeping are necessary for all creatures in nature, not only for human beings, as we often tend to think. Yet, in the case of marine mammals, these processes are somewhat different and, without a doubt, surprising. So,…
Green monkeys are low-key, little known primates. Despite their enormous interest and historical importance, they can still surprise us. A new study just revealed how these animals have their own anti-drone alarm. Green monkeys and drones Drones, the unmanned, aerial…
Over the years, many scientists have dedicated their lives to the study of cetacean species. With their unique morphological and physiological features, cetaceans have always attracted great attention from researchers.
Within the family of the mouflons, there are the Argali sheep. They’re also known by their scientific name Ovis Ammon, and inhabit areas of the Tibet, the Himalayas and some other Asian mountain ranges. In this article, we’ll tell you…