What Are the Different Types of Snake Venoms?
A snake’s venom can be one of three types: cytotoxic, neurotoxic, or hemotoxic. Each type of venom affects the body differently. Most snakes do not carry venom, but the ones […]
What Is Ecology and What Are Ecosystems?
Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. An organism’s environment can include other organisms. Therefore, ecology is also the study of relationships between organisms and organisms. […]
Gustave the Crocodile – a Legend and a Killer
On the continent of Africa, in the muddy current of the Ruzizi River to the blue water of Lake Tanganyika lies a man-eating monster. Burundi natives fear him for he […]
Deadliest Animal to Be Attacked By
If you are attacked, what animal has the greatest chance of taking your life? What animal (among others, of course) should you take extreme precautions around? The Nile crocodile. According […]
The Great White Shark – Largest Predatory Fish
Growing up to lengths of 21 feet and weighing up to 5,000 plus pounds, the great white shark is the largest predatory fish on earth. Not only are they impressive […]
What Is an Organism?
An organism is any living entity. To better understand this, it may be helpful to learn what three domains (types) of organisms exist. The three domains of organisms are Bacteria, […]
What Exotic Animals Are the Most Dangerous to Keep? – Attack/Death Statistics
https://www.bornfreeusa.org/ maintains a database of exotic animal incidents that occur in the United States. Such incidents include but are not limited to: animal escapes, human injuries, human fatalities, and injuries […]
How to Prevent a Shark Attack – Minimizing the Risk
Unless climate change causes sharknadoes to form, the possibility of being attacked by a shark only exists if you are in a body of water inhabited by sharks. Chances of […]
What Animal Is Responsible for the Most Deaths per Year?
The mosquito. Severely underestimated, these deadly insects kill approximately 725,000 people annually (worldwide), which is about the population of Seattle, Washington. Only female mosquitoes bite because they require blood to […]
What Are Animal Cells? A Brief Overview of Their Structure
Animal cells are the basic building blocks in animals. Animal cells are eukaryotic cells, which means they have membrane-bound organelles. There are many different types of cells, such as nerve […]
What Are Invasive Species? – A Look at Burmese Pythons in the Florida Everglades
An invasive species is one whose introduction to an area threatens the environment, public health, and/or the economy. Invasive species are organisms (animals, plants, diseases, parasites, etc.) non-native to the […]
The Crowned Eagle – Predatory Birds’ Strongest Member
Only two species of eagles are native to North America: the bald and golden eagle. The crowned eagle is native to Africa. The crowned eagle gets its name from the […]
Gorillas – The Largest and Strongest of Primates
Primates are the closest, known relatives to humans. Nevertheless, a gorilla’s strength is unmatched compared to a man/woman. Most people will inaccurately guess how strong a gorilla is, either severely […]
Animal Classification: King Cobra, Lion, and Hammerhead Shark
In the previous lesson, I explained how animals are classified using the 8 hierarchical categories of classification: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. In addition to those, […]
What Is an Exotic Animal? – Are They Legal or Illegal to Keep in the USA
You may or may not be living under a rock if you have not seen or heard of Tiger King. I am late to the party, but began watching the […]
A Lesson on How Animals Are Classified: American Black Bear
There are 8 groups of classification: Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species Animals in each group share similar characteristics. Each subsequent group continues to add more specific characteristics […]
