The fer-de-lance: a slithery and dangerous snake The fer-de-lance is a type of pit viper that is very dangerous. In fact, it is one of the deadliest snakes in the world: even one bite and you could be dead. Its habitat ranges from Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, and Venezuela and the West Indies. This snake is Read more…
When aliens came to Earth… they changed into cuttlefish Think about octopuses and squid, then combine them – you get a cuttlefish. A cuttlefish has a pointy looking mantle like a squid and can change colors like an octopus. They have tentacles too! In a way, their eyes are a combination of the squid circle Read more…
Da Bears Da bears are a group of mammals residing in the family ursidae and exist all over the world, and in North America, are one of the most recognizable animals. TAXONOMY Taxonomy may appear to many as a complex and confusing way to classify animals – often hurting more than helping. But once you understand taxonomy Read more…
Tiny transparent creatures Picture a little green frog with skin so transparent you can actually see its heart beating! The glass frog is one of the coolest animals on the planet! Living in rainforests, glass frogs look really cool and they have bellies so clear, you can actually see inside of them. Although they live Read more…
The Mysterious and Captivating Saola In the 20th century, there were only a few discoveries that rocked the zoology field, and one of these occurred at nearly the end. An antelope-resembling cousin of the cow was recently discovered. In 1992, a team of biologists and zoologists set out on an expedition to survey a newly-established Read more…
