In-depth information about individual animals. Pictures, videos and amazing facts about your favorite species. Learn about the life, conservation status, habitat, diet and behavior of animals from all around the world.
Despite the name, camel spiders are not spiders (and they’re obviously not camels!). In fact, camel spiders form an arachnid order all of their own, the Solifugae. Also known as wind scorpions and sun spiders, the Solifugae are found in desert habitats in many parts of the world.
Let’s find out more about these desert arachnids …
Monarch butterfly facts, pictures & information. The monarch butterfly’s annual migration is said to be one of the nature’s greatest spectacles …
Atlantic horseshoe crab facts, pictures, videos and in-depth information. When is a crab not a crab? When it is a horseshoe crab! These ancient animals are more closely related to animals such as scorpions and spiders than they are to ‘true’ crabs.
The Atlantic horseshoe crab is one of only four horseshoe crabs, and the only one found in North America. Let’s find out more about this fascinating marine invertebrate …
The red wolf is a critically endangered North American mammal. Midway in size between a grey wolf and a coyote, the species gets its name from the characteristic red tinge of its coat.
In 1980 the red wolf was declared to be extinct in the wild. A re-introduction program was established in North Carolina. Although initially successful, the re-introduced population is now struggling; today only around 40 red wolves exist in the wild.
There is much argument over whether or not the red wolf is actually a separate species rather than either a grey wolf / coyote hybrid or a subspecies of grey wolf.
Let’s find out more about this beautiful – and controversial – animal.
Common toad facts & pictures: discover a familiar European amphibian.
The common toad is one of the most common and widespread amphibians in Europe. Let’s find out more about this (strangely appealing) animal …
Common frog facts and pictures. The common frog goes by several other names, including the European common frog and the grass frog. This familiar amphibian is often seen in or around ponds and pools in many parts of Europe. It is the only true frog native to the UK.
Wallace’s flying frog facts, pictures and in-depth information. Find out about an amazing flying frog that is capable of traveling up to 50ft. through the air!
Mexican burrowing toad facts, pictures & in-depth information. Although fairly common in its range, the Mexican burrowing toad is heard more often than it is seen … groups of calling Mexican burrowing toads can be heard over half a mile (1 km) away!
This distinctive Central American amphibian has a number of adaptations both for burrowing and for eating its preferred prey of ants and termites. It is the only frog in the world that can extend its tongue straight forward rather than flicking it out.
Just listen to its amazing call …
Let’s find out more about this awesome amphibian …
Bobcat facts, pictures and information. The bobcat is a stealthy, mid-sized predator that inhabits woodlands and forests in North America. Although the bobcat can take down animals several times its size, it usually preys on rabbits and other small mammals.
Let’s find out more about this fearsome felid …
Basking shark facts, pictures and information. The basking shark is the second largest fish alive today. Although sharks have a (well-deserved) reputation as being the ultimate ocean predators, not all sharks are meat eaters. If you ever find yourself face to face with a basking shark, don’t worry; it’s more interested in eating plankton than it is in eating you!
Read on to find out more about this amazing fish …
Tiger salamander facts, photos and in-depth information.
The tiger salamander is a North American amphibian. Despite having distinctive tiger-like yellow / black stripes, and a range that covers most of the United States, the tiger salamander is seldom seen. This is due to the species’ burrowing and nocturnal feeding habits.
Like most amphibians, the tiger salamander lives a ‘double life’. It begins life in the water, breathing with feather-like external gills.
The species then undergoes a transformation known as metamorphosis. During this time the tiger salamander develops lungs which allow it to leave the water and live on land.
Let’s find out more about this colorful amphibian …
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