Humans are not in danger from legless lizards. If an animal does bite, it’s almost always out of fear or unintentionally. The Orlando Science Center recommends a safe respectable distance of 15 feet between humans, legless lizards, and all other wildlife. How Do Lizards Bite? Lizards use their teeth to bite instead of their fangs …
Porcupines are considered rodents. They have brown, yellow fur and stiff quills covering their bodies everywhere except their soft fur-covered stomachs. They are the second-largest rodent, second to the capybara, which is almost double their weight. The average porcupine weighs only about 20 pounds, and their length is about twenty-five to thirty-six inches full-grown. A …
Elephants are one of the easiest animals to recognize on the planet with their big bodies and prehensile noses. The large mammal holds the title of the largest land animal currently in existence, although extinct species like the Brontosaurus were far bigger. The biggest examples of elephants can reach over 20,000 pounds (or more than 9,000 …
The common cuckoo (scientifically known as Cuculus canorus) is one of the members of the cuckoo bird order and a member of the Cuculidae family. In addition to cuckoos, Cuculiformes includes these birds – Roadrunners Anis Coucals, among others. Cuckoos are considered medium-sized birds that range in size from six inches to approximately 30 inches. Most species of …
The bluefish has a long, blue-green body with a light-colored belly. The bluish-green coloring, which fades to white along the sides, is one reason that they are often mistaken for other fish. There are several other features of bluefish that are similar to the features of other fish. The shape of the fins, where they …
Wild boars are a type of mammal native to Eurasia and North Africa. These animals have also been introduced to North and South America and Australia, where they’re considered to be an invasive species. They can be found in a wide variety of habitats, including forests, savannas, and deserts. These mammals are omnivores with very …
When you see a bird soaring high in the sky, its long neck and legs trailing behind it, you might mistake it for a crane. But which birds really do look like cranes? Here are the top 17 birds that look strikingly similar to these tall wading birds! What is a Crane? Before we can …
A Tiger (Panthera tigris) is known as the largest member of the Felidae (aka cat) family, first scientifically observed in the mid-1750s. The tiger, which is part of the mammal class, is best known for its dark vertical stripes that cross over orange and white fur. Tigers are diurnal animals, which means they sleep at …
Bats have all the characteristics of mammals: hair/fur, warm-blooded, mammary glands (females), and a four-chambered heart. What makes them different from other mammals is their ability to fly like birds. While several mammals appear to fly by “gliding” from one tree to another, bats can sustain themselves in flight. Microbats Nearly 75 percent of all …
Zebras are some of the most easily noticeable animals in the world. They are mammals belonging to the Equidae family and the Equus genus. Zebras have black fur, white stripes, and mostly white bellies. In addition, they have large hairy round ears, capped single-hoofed feet, and long hairy tails with stripes at the top. There …
Do you like deepsea fishing? If you answered yes, then you would love to catch a marlin! Marlins are one of the most popular fish to catch because they put up such a fight. They’re also delicious! If you can’t seem to find a marlin, don’t worry. There are plenty of other fish in the …
Anchovy is an oily and bony fish and other similar fish will include: other small fish (or forage fish) like herring and sardines, plus bigger fish like mackerel, swordfish, tuna, trout, and salmon. Some species of fish, known as “oily fish,” store oil (fats) in their coelomic cavity (an area of the digestive tract) and their …
The carp is a type of fish with many sub-species. There are several carp that are considered invasive species in North America. The distribution of carp and their rapid population increase are two examples of how some carp became invasive species. What are carp? What are its origins? How did they get to North America? What fish are …
The name “grouper” refers to a variety of different fish with similar characteristics. Since groupers tend to grow to large sizes, they usually live in larger bodies of water. The exact size of groupers varies between specific types. Red, black, yellow, olive, and brown are common colors for groupers. On the inside, groupers are white …
When you hear the word cow, you most likely picture the black and white animals you see grazing in fields throughout the country. These are the most popular domestic breed and are Holstein cows. Today, we are going to get to know these curious, gentle creatures and then explore animals that are similar to them …
The classic llama is a unique creature that often brings up many questions about how it relates to other animals. As part of the camel, it is basically a pack animal. Today, we are going to take a closer look at this incredible animal and find out what other animals are similar to it. Let’s …
If there’s one thing in the world I can talk about with some authority, it’s cats. But I”m not a hoarder of cats. I have one. And everything that I know to be true about a cat’s intelligence and behavior, I learned from an unbelievable black cat that came to my door two years ago. …
There are many animals that are similar to chimpanzees in nature. These animals are unique in their own way, yet they complement chimpanzees in their behavior and lifestyle. Chimpanzees live an average of 15 to 30 years. However, in captivity, they can live up to 40 years. By the age of 10 years old, chimpanzees …