April 2, 2025
✅ Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard – common duck) 🎯 Classification: Aves, Anseriformes, Anatidae 🌍 Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, lakes, and ponds worldwide 💡 Did you know? Ducks have waterproof feathers thanks to a special oil they spread while preening. 🐾 Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Saguinus oedipus 🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Primates, Callitrichidae 🌍 Habitat: Tropical forests of northwestern Colombia 💡 Did you know? Named for the shock of white hair on its head, like a tiny punk rocker. 🐾 Weighs less than Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus 🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae 🌍 Habitat: Grasslands and open plains of sub-Saharan Africa 💡 Did you know? Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, reaching speeds up to 70 mph. 🐾 They use their tail Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris 🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Rodentia, Caviidae 🌍 Habitat: Riverbanks, wetlands, and savannas of South America 💡 Did you know? Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents. 🐾 They are highly social and often live in groups of Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Pogona vitticeps 🎯 Classification: Reptilia, Squamata, Agamidae 🌍 Habitat: Semi-arid deserts and woodlands of Australia 💡 Did you know? Bearded dragons “wave” to show submission or acknowledgment. 🐾 They puff out their “beard” when threatened or displaying Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Gallus gallus domesticus 🎯 Classification: Aves, Galliformes, Phasianidae 🌍 Habitat: Domesticated globally, originally from Southeast Asia 💡 Did you know? Chickens have excellent memories and can recognize over 100 faces. 🐾 They communicate with over 30 types Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Camelus dromedarius (Dromedary) 🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Camelidae 🌍 Habitat: Arid deserts of the Middle East and North Africa 💡 Did you know? Camels can survive for weeks without water by storing fat in their humps. 🐾 Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Felis catus 🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae 🌍 Habitat: Domesticated worldwide, originally desert-dwelling 💡 Did you know? Cats sleep around 13–16 hours a day, conserving energy for hunting. 🐾 Their whiskers are sensitive enough to detect tiny Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Varecia variegata 🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Primates, Lemuridae 🌍 Habitat: Eastern rainforests of Madagascar 💡 They are one of the largest lemur species and are critically endangered. 🐾 Their loud, haunting calls echo through the canopy to mark Read more…
✅ Scientific Name: Cygnus atratus🎯 Classification: Aves, Anseriformes, Anatidae🌍 Habitat: Lakes, swamps, and rivers in Australia and New Zealand💡 Unlike their white cousins, black swans are native to the Southern Hemisphere.🐾 Their red bills and black feathers make them instantly Read more…
