Exotic Pets - Petculiars

September 27, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 27, 2022

Interesting Facts About the Capybara

Also known as chigwire, carpincho, the giant water guinea pig or simply the water hog, capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris is the largest living rodent in the world. It is closely related to chinchillas, agouti, and guinea pigs. What is very interesting is that this animal looks strikingly like Mr. Spock’s character […]

September 26, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 26, 2022

Melanistic Animals Pictures & Facts – What Is Melanism In Animals?

There are multiple myths and superstitions about black animals, most of which are reduced to their nefarious character. We are tempted to associate black with a negative force, which is why we reject all contact with black animals from the very beginning. But, what few people know is that some […]

September 26, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 26, 2022

Is a Bird an Animal?

Today I will go over a small but important problem: Are birds animals? For biologists, this has long been solved, but those who do not have studies in the field may still be confused about this. Many times, I have met people who are skeptical about this detail of biology, […]

September 25, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 25, 2022

Interesting Facts About the Manatee

The manatee is a large aquatic mammal also known as the sea cow. This name of sea cow is attributed to it and to the walrus because of their impressive bodies. There are 3 large species of manatees: Amazonian manatees, Western Indian manatees, and Western African manatees. The name is […]

September 24, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 24, 2022

Are Insects Animals? And If So, Why?

First off, what are insects? The structure of insects is based on an unchanged structure for hundreds of millions of years: the body consists of three segments, head, thorax, and abdomen, with two pairs of wings, three pairs of legs, and two compound eyes. But this basic structure declines in […]

September 23, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 23, 2022

Is the Dolphin a Mammal?

The name “dolphin” is borrowed from the Greek word “delphis” which is related to another Greek word “delphus”, which means “uterus”. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as “a fish with womb”. Dolphins are aquatic animals from the order of “Cetaceans”. Although widespread, most dolphins prefer warm water from tropical […]

September 23, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 23, 2022

Interesting Facts About Lemmings

One of the smallest rodents, the lemming, is known to exist in or around the Arctic circle. They can also be found in Tundra’s biomes. The smallest of them are as small as just 8 cm long. The largest of these species is known to be three times the smallest. […]

September 20, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 20, 2022

Interesting Information on the Frogfish

Frogfish is a species of the family Antennariidae and are generally found in tropical or subtropical oceans and seas. It is characterized by its camouflage resembling corals, sponges, or other animals, having large globe-shaped heads, a characteristic spine, and an Appendix above the mouth, which serves to quickly catch its […]