Wildlife

What do we know about hippos? They live in Africa, sit in water all the time, flap their ears vigorously and move quite slowly. In Ancient Greek, hippopotamus means 'river horse'. Hippos have a peculiar system of communicating with each other. They snort, growl and moo....

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...

A zebra is an animal belonging to the horse genus. There are also hybrid forms of such animals. A hybrid of a zebra and a domestic horse is called a zebroid, and a hybrid of a zebra and a donkey is called a zebrula. Fact...

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...

The raven is an omnivorous bird that is found almost all over the Northern Hemisphere. It is the largest member of the raven family, quite recognizable in appearance: completely black, with a strong beak and very impressive size. The common raven can be found in...

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...

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...

With their flat bodies and long spiny tails, stingrays look like creatures from another world. These marine vertebrates are actually quite common and are found in the warm and shallow waters of tropical and subtropical regions of the world, as well as in freshwater...

There are more than a hundred species and subspecies of antelope. In this video we will look at interesting facts about Gnu Antelope. The Gnu Antelope is a majestic animal, with a stunning appearance and grace. This animal has both lightning-fast reactions and speed and...

There are many species of ladybugs. What are they and where do they live? Fact number one. Ladybugs are not a separate species but a whole family of beetles. Most often, representatives of this family have red, black, or yellow color, but there are also types...