Porpoises are a fully aquatic marine mammal group similar in appearance to dolphins whom they are commonly confused with, even though they are more closely related to narwhals and beluga whales than dolphins. The differences between a dolphin and a porpoise are that dolphins have longer snouts, more curved dorsal fins, bigger mouths, and leaner but longer bodies than porpoises. They are similar in one … Continue reading Porpoises and Dolphins

There are over 17,500 species around the world, and each of them has its own unique features.  They have bright colors and can commonly be found near flowers, making them pretty familiar to humans. The butterfly wings are very majestic and beautiful, but they are not only there for decoration, as some butterflies’ wings are designed to protect them from predators using camouflage. Other butterfly … Continue reading Butterflies

Trichonephila clavata, also referred to as the Joro spider, is a spider species that is native to places in Asia like Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea. The Joro spider chooses these places as their home due to their love for humidity. The Joro spider is bright yellow and black and is about the size of an adult’s palm. The species does not have a specific … Continue reading The Joro Spider

Monkeys. In total, there are 334 species of monkeys. Monkeys’ natural habitats are in the tropical rainforests of Asia, Africa, Central Africa and South America. Alsofound living in sanctuaries made by scientists to keep their species alive as well as to observe them. Scientists are doing a great deal of research on monkeys in today’s world. One very popular monkey sanctuary is the Jungle Friends … Continue reading Monkeys

A pound is a place that shelters animals when they have been surrendered, stray, lost, and abandoned. For many animals a pound is a safe haven, where they get feed and are given proper care. In pounds mostly dogs and cats are homed but pounds can be home to a variety of different animal species. Many pounds are a safe home for animals of all … Continue reading Pounds

Tilapia is a species of fish that lives in freshwater ponds, rivers, and lakes. Tilapia are especially important in aquaculture and aquaponics since their diets are strictly plant-based, which makes them inexpensive to farm. The Tilapia feeds on algae while living in the wild, and on corn and soybeans when living on a farm. Tilapia is high in vitamin B-12, which helps the body maintain … Continue reading Fish Skin

 Rabbits, Minks, Goats, foxes, crocodiles, alpacas, llamas, kangaroos, birds, dogs, and cats are all used to make a fashion statement. Billions of these animals suffer and die every year so that their skin and fur can be used to make some of the world’s most “luxurious” clothes. . Animals’ warm fur coats are shaved off of them to be turned into fashion, animals’ skin is … Continue reading Animals used in clothing

In the ocean current, if you look closely you may be able to spot a Blue Glaucus also known as the “blue dragon” or “blue angel”. The Blue Glaucus is an extraordinary animal, its build and looks are one of a kind. The blue dragon is a species of miniature sea slug, a shell-less mollusk. This unique creature floats upside down, following the stream of … Continue reading The Blue Dragon

Leeches, a parasitic worm species in the subclass Hirunda within the phylum Annelida. Leeches are closely related to earthworms as they have similar soft, segmented, muscular bodies which can contract and lengthen. Leeches are most typically found in shallow waters, where they live hidden in aquatic plants, stones, logs, and debris. Leeches are attracted to disturbances in the water so they will hang around swimming … Continue reading Leeches

The Gila Monster, whose scientific name is Heloderma suspectum, is a species of lizard that is highly venomous. The Gila Monster is native to the Southwestern United States and Sonora in northwestern Mexico. This “Monster” can grow to the size 22 inches and usually weighs around 4 pounds. The Gila Monsters conservation status is near threatened and the population is currently decreasing. The Gila Monster’s … Continue reading The Gila Monster