Articles Index
Conservation Organizations That Protect Animals
If you are interested in getting involved in wildlife conservation, be sure to take a closer look this list of organizations.
Lobster's Unique Sounds Defy Predators
Scientists now understand more about the unique way spiny lobsters create sound to ward off predators. Using a method of sound production resembling that of stringed instruments, spiny lobsters startle attackers by emitting loud, raspy noises.
Animal Profiles - An A to Z List of Scientific Names
The following is an A to Z list of animal profiles available, sorted alphabetically by scientific name.
Animal Profiles - An A to Z List of Common Names
The following is an A to Z list of animal profiles available, sorted alphabetically by common name.
All About Mammals
Learn more about mammals, their characteristics, classification and more.
What Do Reptiles Eat?
Most reptiles are carnivores that feed on small invertebrates, mammals and other reptiles. A few reptiles are herbivores that feed on plant material as varied as grasses, fruits, shrubs and marine plants such as algae and kelp.
The Island That Exploded
At 10:02 am on August 27, 1883, the equatorial island of Krakatau was violently and abruptly re-sculpted. Preceded by a series of earthquakes and recurrent volcanic activity, the August 27th eruption shattered the island with a force exceeding that of 100 megatons of TNT.
Facts About Birds
Learn interesting facts about birds, a group of animals that includes albatrosses, cranes, flamingos, grebes, kingfishers, loons, owls, pelicans, penguins, songbirds, woodpeckers and many others.
The Elusive Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
On the afternoon of February 11, 2004, a lone kayaker paddling the bayous of the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas, spotted something remarkable. The kayaker, naturalist Gene Sparling, caught a glimpse of a large, red-crested woodpecker flying towards him.
Bird Characteristics
Bird characteristics include numerous adaptations for flight such as feathers, a furcula and hollow bones. In this article, we'll learn about the characteristics of birds and what makes them different from other types of animals.
A Brief History of Life on Earth
It all began 4500 million years ago (Mya) with the Hadean Eon. That's when our solar system formed and, in that solar system, a molten Earth started to cool and take shape. Because there was no solid rock back then, we don't have a geological history of the Hadeon Eon. As soon as the Earth cooled and solid rock formed, that's when geological history began and the Hadeon Eon ended.
Animal Profiles - An A to Z List of Animal Groups
The following is an A to Z list of animal profiles available, sorted by animal group.
Facts About Octopuses
From clouds of ink to chromatophores, there's more to octopi than eight arms.
Facts About Molluscs
Molluscs are a group of invertebrates known for their remarkable diversity—both sheer number of species as well as variety of form. Learn interesting facts about mollusks and find out about the characteristics make them different from other animal groups.
How Animals Move Underwater
The underwater world holds many challenges to movement which result in a variety of swimming methods, used by a wide range of animals. The result is a dazzling underwater ballet.
Facts About Owls
Learn interesting facts about owls and find out what makes owls unique including their distinct calls, nocturnal habits and silent flight.
Comparing Prokaryote and Eukaryote Cells
All living organisms can be sorted into one of two groups depending on the fundamental structure of their cells. These two groups are the prokaryotes and the eukaryotes.
Threatened and Endangered Birds of the US
The following list is an adaptation of threatened and endangered species data published at the The US Fish & Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program Website.
Facts About Dolphins
Learn interesting facts about dolphins and find out about the characteristics make them different from other animal groups, their life cycle and their evolutionary history.
Facts About Carnivores
Learn interesting facts about mammals and find out about the characteristics make them different from other animal groups, their life cycle and their evolutionary history.
Facts About Rabbits, Hares and Pikas
Learn interesting facts about rabbits, hares and pikas and find out about the characteristics make them different from other mammal groups, their life cycle and their evolutionary history.
Facts About Marsupials
Learn interesting facts about marsupials and find out about the characteristics make them different from other animal groups, their life cycle and their evolutionary history.
Facts About Arthropods
Arthropods are invertebrates that include insects, spiders, crustaceans, scorpions, and centipedes. Arthropods are a highly successful group of animals.
Facts About Mammals
Learn interesting facts about mammals and find out about the characteristics make them different from other animal groups, their life cycle and their evolutionary history.
Facts About Invertebrates
Learn interesting facts about invertebrates and find out about the characteristics make them different from other animal groups, their life cycle and their evolutionary history.