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Radjah Shelducks have an 11-inch wingspan and unlike many other duck species, they are particularly skilled fliers. Notably, they are...

American Kestrels can see ultraviolet light. They often use this ability to help them when hunting.

The largest otter is the Giant Otter, known formally as Pteronura brasiliensis. The Giant Otter can grow 4.9 to 5.9 feet long.

Hector’s Beaked Whales ( Mesoplodon hectori ) are the smallest living whales. These creatures measure just 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) long. In...

Sloth Bears are extremely loud while eating. They dine mostly on termites and ants as well as honey, sugarcane, flowers, eggs, fruit,...

By Joe Johnson A woman who left behind dogs to starve and die when she abandoned her Athens apartment has been indicted on felony animal...

There are thousands of ladybug species and not all of them have spots! Some ladybugs, such as Paramysia oblonguttata , have stripes...

Virginia Opossums ( Didelphis virginiana ) are the only marsupials found north of Mexico. They can be found east of the Rocky Mountains...

Przewalski's Horses have 66 chromosomes, while domestic horses have just 64. They are found in Mongolia and are critically endangered.

Gray Wolves are the largest members of the canine species. On average, males weigh 65 – 175 lbs. while females weigh 50 – 120 lbs. These...

Otters can be founding living on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. The most prevalent otter is the Eurasian otter, which...

The American Kestrel is both the smallest and most common falcon found in North America. There are 17 different subspecies; most have a...

A goat’s intestinal canal is roughly 100 ft. long. This long length allows for better nutrient absorption from the grass and related...

There are three types of freshwater stingrays — Potamotrygon castexi, Potamotrygon leopoldi, and Potamotrygon motoro — that live in the...

Cows have panoramic vision that allows them to see nearly all the way around themselves without having to turn their heads. However,...

Prehensile [pre-HEN-səl] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 18th century (Chiefly of an animal's limb or tail) Capable of grasping....

Unlike some miniature dog breeds (such as toy poodles), miniature donkeys were not 'bred down' from standard donkeys — their small...

The Maned Wolf is the lone member of its genus, Chrysocyon . These unique creatures are named “wolf” yet closely resemble a long-legged...

King Cobras are large, venomous snakes native to Asia. While the average size of a King Cobra is 10 – 12 feet in length, these formidable...

Immortality is the dream of ancient mystics and futuristic transhumanists alike, but for humans and most other animals on Earth, the...