Dogs’ tongues are incredible. Your furry friend uses it in eating, drinking, cooling their bodies, and of course, in giving you wet and slimy kisses. Other dogs may also stick their tongues most of the time. Sometimes just only the tip though, but more often, you seem them breathing in mouth open … Read more
What Is It? Ostrich Being the largest among the extant bird species on planet Earth, the Ostrich lays the largest eggs in the world too. While it cannot fly, its incredible speed makes up for this lack of ability. Its agility is handy when pursuing intruders in its nest or when running … Read more
Besides their terrifying appearance and immense power of dinosaurs, another thing has bewildered experts, and the general public upon their discovery is their gigantic size. With all the fossil evidence, there is no doubt that these creatures were more massive than the extant species we know and are living today. But, of … Read more
Black Mamba is regarded as the fastest moving land snake, which can travel up to 12 mph in short distances. While the speed of this serpent is often exaggerated, it can outrun any average person once it has locked you in its sight. Even though they do not have any feet, Black … Read more
Snakes are renowned for their ability to swallow bigger than themselves. Anacondas and pythons consume unimaginably larger prey than their body. While their capability has been often shrouded with exaggeration, the majority of their species boast anatomical adaptations, allowing them to eat larger prey. Most of the animals they consume only account … Read more
It’s not only you who’s excited about summer and the barbecue parties it entails, but mosquitoes are also waiting to suck down sumptuously once they get the opportunity to attack. After they strike, mosquitoes leave red welts accompanied by irritating itchiness. But have you ever wondered why their bites itch? First, let’s … Read more
In every continent of the world, there is at least one snake species (except Antarctica). In fact, it’s not uncommon to find some snake lurking around in your backyard. Snakes have earned a negative reputation over the course of time. And that is not totally undeserved since they have been known to … Read more
The Answer: Birds are fascinating creatures. They are capable of something man can only dream of: self-propelled, self-sustained, flight. They are reliant only on themselves and their inborn traits and skills to keep them aloft in the air. While man can fly on airplanes or wind surf, it is much different from … Read more