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 […]
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 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, […]
The Gaboon Viper: Longest Fangs of Any Snake
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 […]
Fear the Surface: Five Crocodile Horror Stories
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 […]
