Hammerhead sharks belong to the family Sphyrnidae. There are 9 species of hammerhead shark and 8 of them belong to the genus Sphyrna, which is the greek word for hammer. The winghead shark is in … [Read more...]
Blue Whale
The scientific name for blue whale is Balaenoptera musculus. They are marine mammals and are the largest animal on earth. They can get up to a maximum of 105 feet long and weigh 200 tons (441,000 … [Read more...]
Pangolin
There are 8 species of pangolin. There are 4 species native to Africa, and they are the the African white-bellied pangolin, giant pangolin, ground pangolin, and black-bellied pangolin. Four species … [Read more...]
Alpaca
The scientific name for alpaca is Vicugna pacos. They are in the Camelidae family and are related to camels and llamas. Alpacas are commonly confused with llamas as they look similar, but alpacas … [Read more...]
Swan
Swans are one of the largest birds that fly. They are a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae, and their closest relatives are geese and ducks. There are 6 species of swan. There is a 7th species … [Read more...]
Boxer dog breed
The ancestors of the Boxer go all the way back to 2000 B.C. and the ancient Assyrians where they were used in war. Modern dog breeds that are descendants from these dogs are put in the category called … [Read more...]
Komodo Dragon
The scientific name for Komodo dragon is Varanus komodoensis. Komodo dragon is their most recognized name, but they are also sometimes known as Komodo monitor or Komodo Island monitor. Komodo … [Read more...]
Solifugae
Solifugae is an order of animals that includes more than 1000 species. They are also known as camel spiders, wind scorpions, sun spiders, or solifuges. They are arachnids, but are not scorpions or … [Read more...]
Mountain Goat
The scientific name for the mountain goat is Oreamnos americanus. They are also known as the Rocky Mountain goat. They are not true goats and are not in the same genus as true goats, but they are in … [Read more...]
Standardbred Horse Breed
The Standardbred horse breed was developed in the New England region of the United States. The breed can be traced back to a foundation Thoroughbred stallion named Messenger that was foaled in England … [Read more...]