Biology

Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) are a large gallinaceous game birds related to chickens, quails, ptarmigans, pheasants and partridges.  Range: Wild turkeys are indigenous to North America as east of the Rockies.  They range as far north as southern Canada and…
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A cheetah’s tail is a very important part of it’s body not only does it help with balance while the cheetah is climbing a tree or through a mountain range it also acts as a weapon the tail is long…
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There are over two thousand species of mayflies they are found through out the world, wherever a source of “good quality” fresh water can be found. Mayflies are the oldest living winged insect. While there lifespan is relatively short some…
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Many species of reptiles and amphibians have become endangered due to over hunting, or damage to the area in which they try to survive. These include crocodiles, snakes, certain species of lizard’s, and turtles. What are these endangered species of…
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Classification!Reptiles, the ectotherm vertebrate or in other words cold blooded. They rely on the environment they are in and cannot sustain their own body heat. The Class Reptilia unlike amphibians have thick, impermeable skin or are covered by scales. They…
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It is quite expected that new breeds of amphibians and insects will be found occasionally, but it is very rare to find a new breed of mammal, especially a carnivorous one. That is why the discovery of the olinguito has…
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Have you ever wondered what the smallest reptile in the world is? There is a creature that is very small in size, scientists have been doing research on the reptile since the time they came across the smallest reptile in…
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Science has gone very far,but not too far,in helping mankind to understand better the world around us.In actual fact,one need to imagine what life,especially nowadays,would be if science is removed from our knowledge.And with scientific attitude,it became easy for scientists…
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Ethology , the zoological study of animal behavior, is helpful to us because humans are animals. Objectivity is a basic tenet of science, and how better to be objective about our own behaviors than to see them reflected in the…
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The octopus has a few unique defense mechanisms unlike other ocean dwelling occupants, the octopus is not equipped with sharp teeth or poisonous sting rays. They are however exceptionally strong which works to their advantage when capturing their prey. Octopuses…
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