November 2010

Canada Lynx Facts

Lynx, lynx Canadensis, resemble gigantic housecats. They measure 31 to 41 inches (79 to 102 centimeters) in length and stand…

20 hours ago

Nurse Shark Facts

Ginglymostoma cirratum, more commonly known as nurse sharks, are one of the more sluggish shark species. They can grow anywhere…

3 weeks ago

Mountain Zebra Facts

Equus zebra, better known as the mountain zebra, actually has two subspecies. The first is the Cape mountain zebra and…

3 months ago

Atlantic Puffin Facts

Atlantic puffins, scientifically known as fratercula arctica, are the smallest species of puffin. They average about 7 inches (18 centimeters)…

4 months ago

Great Hammerhead Shark Facts

Great hammerhead sharks, sphyrna mokarran, are the largest of all hammerhead sharks. They usually measure up to 18 feet (5.5…

8 months ago

Sloth Bear Facts

A sloth bear, also called melursus ursinus, is not a sloth. It got its name because people would mistake it…

2 years ago

Laughing Kookaburra Facts

The laughing kookaburra, scientifically known as Dacelo gigas, is a well known symbol of Australia's birdlife. It's not a very…

3 years ago

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Facts

Crotalus atrox, more commonly referred to as western diamondback rattlesnakes, are called the largest rattlesnakes in North America. They measure…

4 years ago

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