Animal & Plant Species
Species profiles, identification guides, animal and plant types, and species-focused comparisons and lists.
5 Different Types of Manatees to Know
Manatees are large aquatic herbivores averaging 10 feet long, with three living species found in Florida, the Amazon, and West Africa.
Common Beisa Oryx: History & Conservation Efforts
What is the Common Beisa Oryx? The common Beisa oryx, also called the Beisa oryx, is a subspecies of the ostrich found in central…
Three-Letter Animals: 15 Species, Explained (Plus a Full A–Z List)
Beyond cat, rat, and bat, plenty of animals have three-letter names. Discover 15 three-letter animals from around the world, including some you’ve never heard…
20 Animals That Start With X (Real Species, Verified Facts)
From the xerus to the X-ray tetra, discover 15 real animals whose names start with the letter X, with facts on what each species…
Hawksbill Sea Turtle: Overview & Conservation Efforts
Status: Critically endangered Known as: Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Caret, tortue caret Estimated numbers left in wild: Approximately 15,000 females capable of…