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 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…
Although it sounds like an impossible dream, a lot of us would love to keep our favorite wild animals as pets. However, it’s not that crazy a dream for those who like raccoons. Let’s talk about the Tanuki, a very…
The prehensile tailed porcupine is one of the 12 species of porcupines that live in the New World. They are endemic to the South American forests of Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and some areas in the very north of…
Dolphins spend all their time in the water, but they have to go to the surface to breathe. So how do dolphins sleep? In this article, we’ll tell you all about the sleep habits of cetaceans and other marine mammals.…
The animal in today’s article may not sound like much, but it’s actually one of the rarest and most extraordinary species currently living on this planet. We’re talking about the pink fairy armadillo, a very interesting animal that’s quite a…
This unique group of mammals is endemic to America and Australia. But why do people call Australia the land of marsupials? It’s because these animals are the most important terrestrial vertebrates in the country. Of the 378 land mammals that…
Solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) is a genus of placental mammals from the Soricomorpha order, and the only one from the Solendontidae family. It’s an endemic to the island of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, as well as Cuba. It’s a panchronic…
We often hear about how important carnivores are in the world’s different ecosystems, mainly because of how they balance nature’s food chain. However, an experiment carried out in the Alps shows the vital importance of herbivores too. The study was…
The wild tiger is a protected species that dwells in the forests between Russia and Vietnam. Its population had declined in past years. However, there’s excellent news: this species has been increasing considerably in number in recent years. What is…
Black panthers are mysterious and beautiful animals that awaken everyone’s curiosity as well as their fear. Continue reading to take a closer look at this incredible animal and let us tell you everything you want to know. Are you curious…
Dolphins are beautiful and intelligent animals and have always been admired by humans. Several studies and research have been done on dolphin behavior, and some amazing things have been discovered. Do you want to know what they are? Strange Dolphin…
Have you always believed that cats don’t like water? Well, today you will learn about Fishing cats. Just as their name suggests, these animals primary feed on fish. The Prionailurus viverrinus lives in Southeast Asia and they’re in danger of extinction,…