This page contains xenops facts, pictures and information; read on to find out more about these interesting rainforest birds…
Xenarthra Facts: Meet The Mammal Group That Contains Armadillos, Anteaters & Sloths…
Xenarthra facts, pictures and information. Discover the group of mammals which includes the anteaters, armadillos and sloths…
Xantus’s Hummingbird Facts, Pictures & Information
Xantus’s hummingbird facts, pictures and information. Read on to find out about this species, which is only found in Baja California, Mexico…
X-Ray Tetra Facts, Pictures & Information
X-ray tetra facts and pictures. Discover a small fish from South America that is popular among aquarium owners due to its distinctive transparent appearance…
Meet The National Animal of South Africa And Other South African Animal & Plant Symbols
On this page we take a look at the springbok, the national animal of South Africa, and also discover other South African national animals and plants.
Mariana Trench Facts: Discover The Deepest Place On Earth!
Mariana Trench facts, pictures and information. Join us almost 7 miles below the surface of the ocean to find out about the deepest point on Earth…
Taiga Animals: A List Of Animals That Live In The Taiga Biome
On this page we take a look at taiga animals, including some of the most iconic animals that live in the taiga biome, as well as a few species that are not quite as well-known.
Monarch Caterpillar Stages With Pictures & Facts
Find out about monarch caterpillar stages with pictures and facts.
The monarch butterfly, like all butterflies, goes through 4 main developmental stages: egg; larva (caterpillar); pupa (chrysalis); and imago (adult butterfly).
What many people don’t know is that, as a caterpillar, the monarch also goes through several stages of development. On this page we’ll find out about the 5 monarch ‘instars’; the stages a monarch caterpillar goes through before pupation…
The Life Cycle Of The Monarch Butterfly With Pictures & Facts
A detailed look at the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, with pictures and facts. Discover how the monarch butterfly combines its four-stage life cycle with one of the longest migrations of the insect world…
What Is The Antarctic Treaty? A Look At One Of The World’s Most Important Scientific Agreements
Antarctica is the world’s southernmost continent; an icy, relatively untouched wilderness inhabited mainly by penguins and seals. This remote land is a place of both great natural beauty and scientific importance.
The Antarctic Treaty – an agreement made between many of the world’s most powerful nations – ensures that Antarctica is likely to stay this way for future generations.
On this page we explain what the Antarctic Treaty is, and why it’s so important…
List Of Crocodiles In Africa: Pictures, Facts & Information
This page contains a list of crocodiles in Africa, with pictures, facts and figures. You can see more incredible African animals here: African Animals List.
The crocodile is one of Africa’s most famous animals. This fearsome aquatic reptile is known for its powerful jaws and explosive ambush attacks.
The crocodile is neither furry nor cute, and is often portrayed as the ‘bad guy’ in nature documentaries, leaping out at unsuspecting zebras or migrating wildebeest.
Although it does have a bit of an image problem, the crocodile plays a vital role in the African ecosystem and several species are currently threatened, with one, the slender-snouted crocodile, being rated ‘critically endangered’ by the IUCN.
Crocodiles are hunted for bushmeat and for their skins. They are also threatened by growing human incursion into their natural habitats.
Let’s find out more about African crocodiles …
