Seals are a common sight on the shores of New England, Arctic icebergs, and even in California waters. These animals have many adaptations for life in and out of the water. But can they breathe...
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Hippopotamuses are enormous animals that spend almost their entire day in the water. Most of their body is usually underwater, including their mouths. But hippos are mammals, so how are they able...
Orangutans are the closest living relatives of humans, so it’s not a huge surprise that their teeth and ours have a lot in common. However, there are also some pretty clear differences,...
Butterflies are known for their bright colors and frequent visits to flowers bringing a sign of warm summer days. There are over 17,000 species of butterflies in the world, found on every...
Almost everyone loves foxes, whether they’ve seen one in person or not. These small canine carnivores are almost universally regarded as cute, with big eyes and ears, long and fluffy coats, and...
A rhinoceros (rhino) is a grey, heavy mammal with a distinctive horn sticking out in front of its nose. These large herbivores are the second largest land animal on our planet. Larger species...