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...]
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...]
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...]
Meerkat
The meerkat is a small mammal in the mongoose family. They are also known as suricates. Their body is 10-14 inches long plus a tail of 7-10 inches with females being a little larger than males. … [Read more...]