Creatures

Green butterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, are a rare and captivating sight, their emerald wings blending seamlessly with foliage or shimmering with iridescent brilliance. Found across diverse habitats from tropical rainforests to temperate meadows, these butterflies, primarily in the Papilionidae, Nymphalidae, and Lycaenidae families, use their green hues for camouflage or mate attraction. Unlike … Read more

Dolphins are remarkable marine mammals belonging primarily to the family Delphinidae, with a few exceptions in other families like Orcaellidae. Known scientifically as cetaceans, they share a lineage with whales and porpoises but stand out for their intelligence, social behavior, and agility. Over 40 species exist, ranging from the massive orca to the tiny Hector’s … Read more

Zebras are iconic members of the family (Equidae) which includes horses and donkeys. They are easily recognizable from their distinctive black and white stripes which extend from their head to their hooves. These stripes can vary in width and pattern among the different zebra species. They are native to the plains, savannas, grasslands and open woodlands of … Read more

The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest rodent in the world. They are known for their semi-aquatic lifestyle and are often found near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. They are social animals by nature, and they have gained a level of fame worldwide for their seeming ability to make individuals from … Read more

What is a Canadian Marble Fox? The Canadian marble fox, which is also called an Arctic Marble Fox or arctic fox, is a small fox that bears a cat-like appearance. It is a subspecies of the red fox, exclusive to a small region in Canada. The scientific name of the Canadian Marble Fox is Vulpes … Read more

The Cottonmouth, scientifically known as Agkistrodon piscivorus, is a venomous snake native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Viperidae family and the subfamily Crotalinae, which also includes rattlesnakes and copperheads. The common names “Cottonmouth” and “Water Moccasin” are derived from the snake’s characteristic defensive display, where it opens its mouth wide, revealing … Read more

Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillars also known as the “yellow woolly bear” have a black body covered in dense, soft white or sometimes in yellowish hairs. These are not venomous, stinging hairs, but they may cause irritation for some people. As they mature, the hairs become denser and bristlier, covering the body in clustered tufts that … Read more