Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend, and there’s a good reason for that. Descended from wolves, dogs partnered up with humans to work together and help each other survive. Since then, hundreds of breeds have emerged, each with its own set of...
The common raven is an intelligent bird, not to be confused with crows even though they are completely black. Even its eyes are black. As the name suggests, these birds are common, and it’s not unusual to see them flying around North America. Physical Appearances They...
Today’s animal is a clawed crustacean: the lobster! The lobster is important to a variety of ecosystems, and many coastal communities rely on it for food and as an export. Let’s find out more about our spiny sea-scurrying friends! What makes it a lobster? All...
Arguably, black widow spiders are best known for giving Spider-Man his powers when he was bitten by one of them! Black widow spiders belong to the genus Latrodectus which also includes the brown widow spiders and other species. Following are some characteristics of...
Armadillos are mammals, and their scientific name is Dasypodidae. The name armadillo is Spanish, meaning “little armoured one,” and refers to the animal’s physical structure. There are 20 species of the animal common in Latin America, with only one species...
