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Nordmann’s Greenshank | WCS Russia

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This is the first-ever video of an extremely rare Nordmann’s Greenshank on its nest in a remote Russian woodland. Fewer than 2,000 remain in the wild. A Rare Find in the Bay of Happiness. Not seen for decades, the nest of a globally-endangered bird found in Russia. VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (August 29, 2019) – WCS announced that an international team of biologists made an important discovery, something that had not been seen in more than 40 years: the nest of a globally-endangered Nordmann’s greenshank (Tringa guttifer). This species, one of the most endangered shorebirds in the world, is thought to have … Continue

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 

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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