What Is A Reptile?

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Learn all there is to know about these cold-blooded creatures with these fascinating reptile facts!

Witten by: Niki Giovanis

An iguana in a tree.


What Exactly is a Reptile? 


Reptiles can take on many forms and are diverse vertebrates, meaning they have a backbone. Their dry, scaly skin characterizes reptiles. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth and were some of the most outstanding examples of the earth’s largest reptilian inhabitants. Today, when we think of the major groups of living reptiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles should come to mind. 


The Physiology of Reptiles 

What separates reptiles … Continue

What Is A Mammal?

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By: C.A. Victor

Mammal species include some of the largest animals on earth today, but what is a mammal, exactly? The easiest answer to the question is, well – you. Humans are mammals, after all. But what does that mean, exactly? Mammals are vertebrate animals whose young are (typically) nourished from milk created by special mammary glands of the mother. After all, the word mammal originates from the Latin word “mamma” which means “breast,” which is a reference to that classification. While that basic description is accurate, it doesn’t fully explain the category. So, let’s discuss what makes a mammal … Continue

What Is A Bird?

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Birds are animals that are classified in the class Aves. There are approximately 10000 species of birds that are found throughout the world. The ability to fly is a characteristic that almost separate birds from other animals. However, bats (Chiroptera) are winged mammals that can fly.  A group of the same bird species is known as a flock.

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) in a field. Mountain View, California, USA.

The largest avian order are the Passeriformes. Birds classified in the order Passeriformes are sometimes referred to as Passerines. The Passerines have feet that are adapted to perching; these feet have … Continue

World Wildlife Fund

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Giant panda eating bamboo.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aims to protect and conserve nature and the different species of animals that live throughout the world. The World Wildlife Fund is an international organization which works in many different countries all around the world to help in their conservation efforts.

Educating people

The World Wildlife Fund tries to educate people to make the right living choices which are also sustainable, so the environment doesn’t need to be damaged in order for people to continue living their lives. World Wildlife Fund doesn’t just focus on individuals, they work with business to make sure they are … Continue

National Parks

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National parks are very important in today’s world because they protect wildlife and conserve natural wilderness areas. National parks give everyone a chance to enjoy nature by making sure it is not destroyed because of external factors such as construction and development of factories. Most national parks are open to the general public and allow for activities such as camping and walking around to take in everything and appreciate it for what it is – natural beauty.

What are the Benefits of National Parks?

Economic Benefits

National parks are great for tourism as they not only attract people from … Continue