Researchers claim the endangered capuchin monkey is one the most intelligent primates as owing to their observations in its behavior…
Mammals
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 black and white eastern colobus is a peculiar Old World primate (Colobus guereza) that lives in several African countries.…
The urban wild boar is starting to be a problem in several European cities. The best example of this is…
As its name suggests, the polar fox, or arctic fox, lives in the northernmost latitudes of our planet. This animal…
You probably imagine a beautiful animal riding the waves when you think of this mammal. There's such a thing as…
Zebra fur is one of the most recognizable among African animals. Their black and white striped pattern is quite unique.…
With a primarily solitary nature, the affectionate behavior in otters centers basically on the relationship between mothers and their pups.…
The giant panda bear has become a symbol of the worldwide conservation of wildlife over the years, but also of…
The maternal instinct is usually considered a gift of life. However, some animals take it one step further. Probably everyone…
This is one of the subspecies of brown bears that exist today and, as its name indicates, it’s native to Europe —between the Iberian Peninsula and Scandinavia. In this article…
Nowadays, the survival of big cats is a huge challenge due to habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change. Fortunately, nature has provided lionesses with the intelligence, versatility, and maternal instinct…
Do you know the differences between Asian and African elephants? These two animals, the largest mammals that walk our planet,…
The largest family of cetaceans are known as whales and they inhabit most of the world's oceans. In this article…
Famed for their digging ability, badgers are medium-sized carnivorous mammals characterized by their long snouts and black and white faces.…
Plantigrade animals are those that walk by supporting themselves on the full sole of their feet, like human beings. Believe it or not, we’re talking about a relatively small number…
Yellowstone National Park was the first area to be declared a natural park. Today, it’s still considered one of the…
Of the 45 species of foxes on the planet, only one lives in Spain and the Iberian Peninsula: the Spanish red fox. This species is also known as the common…
In popular culture, there are countless stories about dolphins saving people from shipwrecks and coming to shores in search of…
Can monkeys talk? This is one of the most common questions people always ask about primates. Sure, monkeys can't speak English, but there are other ways we can communicate with…
The origin of the buffaloes dates back to around 4,500 years BC in the region where the countries of Pakistan…