#zoology
The French Revolution had a significant impact on the development of French zoology, botany, and natural sciences. Prior to the revolution, these... Read more
The animal with the largest eye in the world is the giant squid (Architeuthis dux). The eyes of the giant squid can reach up to 10 inches in... Read more
The world's largest type of marsupial by weight is the red kangaroo (Macropus rufus). They can grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh over 200 pounds. Red... Read more
There is a common myth that the age of a seahorse can be determined by the length of its snout, but this is not true. Seahorses are unique creatures... Read more
Parrots are fascinating creatures that make wonderful pets. One of the questions that parrot owners often ask is whether they can determine the age... Read more
Regeneration is the ability of an organism to regrow lost body parts. While many animals can regenerate certain body parts like tails, limbs or fins,... Read more
Many animals have evolved the ability to change their coloration to blend in with their environment as a form of camouflage. This allows them to... Read more
Many animals, especially predators, use infrared radiation (IR) to locate their prey. IR radiation is emitted by all objects that are warmer than... Read more
The world's largest type of amphibian by size is the Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus). It is found only in China and can grow up to 1.8... Read more
No, you cannot determine the age of an ostrich by the size of its legs. While an ostrich's legs are large and powerful, they are not a reliable... Read more