Category: Animals

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What Are Rodents?

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Some people love them, whereas others simply can’t stand them. To some, they’re cute little creatures with inquisitive eyes and fuzzy little whiskers; to others, they’re absolutely terrifying – despite how small they might be!

Rodents really are a divisive topic; revered by some societies, and absolutely hated by others! The thing is that the word ‘rodent’ can apply to THOUSANDS of different species. Sure, there are the usual contenders, such as mice and rats, but did you know that squirrels are rodents, too? Or porcupines? Or even the strangely huge Capybara?

‘Rodent’ is simply the name given to any … Continue

What Are Waxwings?

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Cedar Waxwing

Waxwings are a favorite of many birders and backyard naturalists. Their striking crests and sharp color accents, make them easy to distinguish from the other birds. They get their name from the unique red waxy tip on the end of their wings and a yellow waxy tip on their tails. These red wax-like tips depend on the species, but in the case of the Japanese Waxwing, this trait is often lacking and replaced by bright red or pink spots.

What do they eat?

They eat mostly berries and insects. The majority of their diet is berries … Continue

What Are Felids?

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The picture is an informational slide titled “Examples of Felidae.” It features three images of different feline species, each labeled with its common and scientific name. The first image shows a cougar (Puma concolor), depicted in a side profile. The second image is of a cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), also shown in a side profile. The third image features a lion (Panthera leo), lying down. Below the images, there are credits for the original photos: the cougar picture is credited to Jackdrafahl/Pixabay, the cheetah picture to Stanleyquah/Pixabay, and the lion picture to  justGoron/Pixabay.

Felids are placental mammals in the Felidae… Continue