Mammals

I love my dogs. They are gentle and intelligent. So imagine my surprise when my nine-year-old son came home from school and asked me if Rufus, our pittie, could take on a wolf and win in a fight! I was utterly shocked. Apart from never having even considered my pitbull a fighter since he is …

The largest land animals on the planet are the Elephants, but they do not have the largest balls. At first glance, male elephants don’t appear to have any testicles at all, although they do clearly have a sheath. Actually, elephants do have testicles. They are located inside of the abdomen, up near the spine. Balls, another …

The largest of all the big cats, including lions and jaguars, tigers can grow to over 13 feet in length. When fully grown, they can weigh over 500 pounds. So, do tigers climb trees because that is a lot of weight, and only a few strong trees could take such an intrusion? When they are …

My family and I were really lucky to travel around Africa a few years ago, and while visiting the local game reserves like the Kruger National Park and the Serengeti National Park, we went on quite a few safari rides. There is one safari ride I’ll never forget. It was at night and we were …

Wolves are cloaked in an air of mystery, largely thanks to their portrayal in film and literature. There are no arguments here. These enigmatic animals are endlessly fascinating, and I love learning more about them. Most of us know that they’re the largest members of the canine family, but there are also a variety of …