Taking your family for a day out at the zoo has been a tradition for a long time, and given recent statistics, the number of visitors is growing. Here’s why animals should not be kept in zoos or captivity. There are many zoos, 421 zoological gardens and aquariums, and a 2.9% business growth this year. …
Monogamy is a concept we humans are familiar with, but what about our animal friends? Is monogamy a concept they adhere to as well?
Evolution is a slow but sure process that, in most instances, takes millions of years before any serious notable changes can be noticed. One question that has puzzled many people (scientists and non-scientists alike) is: Why were animals so big in the past?
Have you ever wondered how similar is human DNA to other animals? Humans and animals have a variety of surprising similarities, especially in their behavior. Animals such as bonobo, apes, and the chimpanzee are humans’ closest living relatives having the closest DNA with humans.
Many once-living animals have been wiped from the face of the earth. And more remarkable animals are facing such a fate. This piece shares a list of animals that have gone extinct in the last 100 years and why they went extinct.
We all know that comfortable animals are the best, but it can be hard to find comfortable animals outside of the ones that you may have in your home. Let’s explore the most comfortable animals in the world-their habitat, behavior, and more!
Isn’t it nice when an animal lets you touch them? While doing so, have you wondered why do animals like being pet? Numerous animals love being petted, especially domestic animals. Aside from aquatic mammals, all mammals love being caressed and petted in a caring and subtle manner, including humans.
Like humans, animals have extraordinary abilities, too, abilities that are used to adapt to the environment. Many animals have the best sense of smell, and some species have a keener and more remarkable ability than others.
Captive breeding, often termed ‘conservation breeding,’ means keeping endangered plants and animals in a controlled environment. The animals and plants are kept outside their natural habitat in zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and other such facilities to keep them safe and protected from extinction. A major advantage—among numerous others—of captive breeding is that it helps introduce a healthy …
Many different animals that start with V. Animals are both intriguing and magnificent to watch in their natural habitat. The vulture, a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion with roughly 16 varieties, and the Vampire bat, which is primarily found in Central and South America, are two of the most well-known creatures globally today.