Articles Index
Aardvark
Aardvarks are medium-sized nocturnal mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. This profile explores basic facts about aardvarks including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other mammal groups.
Albatrosses
Albatrosses are a group of tubenose seabirds that includes great albatrosses, North Pacific albatrosses, mollymawks and sooty albatrosses. This profile explores basic facts about albatrosses including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other tubenose seabird groups.
African Elephant
The African elephant is the largest living land mammal and one three species of elephants alive today. This profile explores basic facts about African elephants including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other elephants.
Adelie Penguin
The Adelie penguin has a black back and a white belly and white rings around their eyes. Their wings are black on top and white underneath. This profile explores basic facts about Adelie penguin including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other penguins.
Echinoderms
Echinoderms are a diverse group of marine invertebrates comprising approximately 6000 species. This profile explores basic facts about echinoderms including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other invertebrate groups.
Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea) are a group of echinoderms that include about 1250 living species. Sea cucumbers live on the sea floor. This profile explores basic facts about sea cucumbers including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other echinoderms.
Starfish
Starfish are a group of echinoderms that include about 1500 living species. Starfish have five or more arms that radiate outward from a central body disc. This profile explores basic facts about starfish including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other echinoderms.
Brittle Stars
Brittle stars are a group of echinoderms with five arms and a central body disk. This profile explores basic facts about brittle stars including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other echinoderms.
Cephalopods
Cephalopods are a group of mulluscs that include octopuses, cuttlefish, squid and the chambered nautilus. This profile explores basic facts about cephalopods including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other mollusc groups.
Bony Fishes
Bony fishes are a group of aquatic vertebrates characterized by having a bony skeleton (unlike the cartilaginous fishes, a group whose skeleton consists of cartilage, not bone.
Bivalves
Bivalves are a group of molluscs that include clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, borers, trough shells and many others. This article explores basic facts about bivalves including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other mollusk groups.
Molluscs
Molluscs are a group of invertebrates that includes squid, octopuses, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, snails, slugs, limpets, sea hares, mussels, clams, oysters, scallops, as well as many less well-known animals. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about molluscs including how they are classified, what they eat and where they live.
Sea Urchins and Sand Dollars
Sea urchins and sand dollars are spiny, globe or disk shaped echinoderms that are found throughout the world's oceans. This profile explores basic facts about sea urchins and sand dollars including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other echinoderms.
Segmented Worms
Segmented worms are bilaterally symmetrical invertebrates that include more than 12,000 species such as earthworms, ragworms and leeches. This profile explores basic facts about segmented worms including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other invertebrate groups.
Amphibians
Amphibians arose from the first vertebrates to venture out of water and adapt to life on land. This profile explores basic facts about amphibians including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other animal groups.
Arachnids
Arachnids are a diverse group of arthropods that include spiders, scorpions, harvestmen, ticks and mites. This profile explores basic facts about arachnids including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other arthropods.
Sponges
Sponges are a group of simple aquatic invertebrates that include glass sponges, demisponges, and calcareous sponges. This profile explores basic facts about sponges including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other invertebrate groups.
Squamates
Squamates are a group of reptiles that sheds their skin periodically in patches and have uniquely jointed skulls and jaws. This profile explores basic facts about squamates including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other reptile groups.
Arthropods
Arthropods includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, scorpions, and centipedes. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about arthropods including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other animal groups.
Crustaceans
Crustaceans are a group of arthropods that include 42,000 species. Crustacean groups include lobsters, crabs, crayfishes, barnacles and many other groups. This profile explores basic facts about crustaceans including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other arthropod groups.
Walrus
Walrus are large pinnepeds that are easily recognized by their two long tusks and their large, bulky body. This profile explores basic facts about walruses including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other seals and sea lions.
Pinnipeds
Pinnipeds are a group of semi-aquatic marine mammals that includes sea lions, fur seals, true seals and the walrus. This profile explores basic facts about pinnipeds including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other mammal groups.
International Crane Foundation
International Crane Foundation - Profile of the International Crane Foundation
American Moose
The American moose is the largest member of the deer family. This profile explores basic facts about American moose including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other even-toed hoofed mammals.
American Black Bear
American black bears are one of three bear species that live in North America, the other two being the brown bear and the polar bear. This profile explores basic facts about American black bears including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other bears.