Hedgehogs got their name because in the wild they like to hunt for insects, worms, snails, and frogs in hedges and they make pig-like grunting noises. There are 17 species of hedgehog. The most … [Read more...]
Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are native to North and South America. They are the smallest birds. The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird which is only 2.4 inches long (6.1 cm). There are over … [Read more...]
Galapagos Tortoise
The Galapagos tortoise is the largest tortoise in the world. They are native to 7 of the Galapagos Islands. Spanish explorers discovered the islands in 1543 and named them after the Spanish word … [Read more...]
Great White Shark
The scientific name for great white shark is Carcharodon carcharias. The great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the world. The whale shark and basking shark are both larger, but they … [Read more...]
Barn Owl
The scientific name for barn owl is Tyto alba. They are also referred to as the Common Barn Owl. According to Barn Owls Around the World, there may be 35 subspecies of barn owl. The barn owl is … [Read more...]
African Lion
The scientific name for African lion is Panthera leo. In the wild, they currently live in fragmented populations in Sub-Saharan Africa and prefer grassy plains and savannahs. Lions are the most … [Read more...]
