
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 […]
An in-depth look at the planet’s most dangerous animals.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Meet the Gaboon viper! With fangs up to 2 inches in length, it has the longest fangs of any snake on the planet. Found only in a handful of countries […]
Bone-chilling. I cannot imagine being in any one of these situations. Since I was young, crocodiles have been at the top of my “Most Feared” list. Prayers to the family […]