Category: Mammalia

If you’ve ever visited a zoo, chances are that you have laid your eyes upon the towering giraffe. Taking the title as the world’s tallest mammal, these animals are …

Often described as an animal with a playful nature, the dolphin has been known to create underwater bubbles, play chase and jump out from the waves. In fact, the …

If you were to see an alpaca at a petting zoo, you might mistake it for the closely related llama. But how different are these two species? Do they …

If you were asked to name one of the oldest animals to be domesticated, how would you answer? Would you guess that it was a cat, dog or even …

One word: “mask”. What do you associate with this noun? A robber, criminal, or possibly even bandits. Or perhaps you think of the opportunistic forager, the raccoon. You most …

Picture an animal sporting springboard back legs, long slender ears, and a pouch. Can you guess what it is? One crucial hint is that it can be found Down …

Pigs are members of the order Artiodactyla, the grouping of ungulates that have even-toes. The family to which they belong is Suidae, which has 10 species including bearded pigs, …

When one mentions the name, “mouse”, others are quick to have associations, both good and bad. They could think of grungy street mice that infest homes, or perhaps lab …

What Do Beavers Eat? Considering an adult beaver can weigh about 40 pounds and be over three feet in length, they have big appetites to match their large bodies. …

As one of the most interesting animals in the wild, bears continue to mystify us with their natural beauty and environmental dominance. They’re also one of the few animals …

If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where bats live, you’ve probably seen them flying around at dusk. A lot of people are afraid of bats, worried …