Wildlife

Crocodiles are considered to be some of the most organised reptiles. This is because they have a very complex anatomy and physiology, as their nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems are unique and unparalleled. Crocodiles are some of the most interesting yet dangerous creatures on earth....

A boar is a wild pig that is native to Eurasia, North Africa, and the Greater Sunda Islands of Southeast Asia. They have a stocky build and can weigh up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms) or more, depending on the species. Boars are known...

In Greek, the word whale means «sea monster». This is not surprising, since whales are considered to be the largest marine inhabitants, classified as a very numerous group of cetaceans. In our time, the status of the name is not fully defined, since all...

Seals are a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals in the family Phocidae. They are distinguished from the similar sea lion and walrus groups by the lack of external ear flaps and the presence of fur, among other features. Seals primarily live in the...

Ants are one of the most highly organized insects on the planet. Their ability to cooperate and self-sacrifice for blessing of the colony, their high adaptability, their activity that is similar in complexity to a reasonable one - all this has long attracted the...

The Grizzly is an American subspecies of the brown bear. It is distributed mainly in Alaska and Canada. The body structure and appearance of American brown bears do not differ much from their East Siberian relatives. Grizzly weighs from 200 to 450 kg, is...

The term "peacock" typically refers to the male of the peafowl species, scientifically known as Pavo. Peacocks are known for their striking and colorful plumage, which they use to attract females during mating displays. The colorful plumage of a peacock's tail feathers is one of...

Orcas, or killer whales, are fascinating creatures. They inhabit oceans all over the world but are most commonly found in the Arctic and the Antarctic and are more frequently found in cold, coastal waters. Orcas are known for their acrobatic behavior in the wild and...

A tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal that is similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile snout. Tapirs inhabit jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia. There are four recognized species of tapirs: the Brazilian tapir (also...

The cheetah is the fastest predator in the world, so what do we know about it? Fact number one. The speed of a cheetah can range from one hundred to one hundred and twenty kilometers per hour. But it doesn't keep this pace for a long...