About The Armadillo: Prehistoric Armour-Clawed Mammal
A prehistoric animal, the armadillo has been around for over 60 million years. A living fossil it is at times difficult to describe this strange animal. A hardy and versatile animal, the armadillos is one of the most surreal sights in nature.
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About The Badger: Fierce, Neat And Proud
Badgers are the supreme builders of the woodlands. Highly caring and social, they have a fierce defensive streak which they will unleash if they are provoked.
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About The Cheetah: Maestro Of The Chase
Reaching speeds in excess of 120 kilometres an hour (75 MPH), the cheetah is well-known for being the fastest recorded land animal in the world. Speed alone is a reason why people are attracted to the cheetah. However, their placid nature is often a greatly overlooked factor in explaining their likeability.
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About The Cow: More Than Just A Producer Of Milk
Cows are highly important to people. Not only are they widely consumed both in terms of meat and clothing but they are also invaluable to the economy.
The average height of a cow (Vacca) varies from breed to breed and is also dependant on the sex. Typically, cows are 130 to 150 cm (4 feet 4 [...]
About The Dog: Man’s Most Useful Best Friend
Dogs are said to be man’s best friend. It is difficult to see why not. Dogs and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years and during that time their bonds have been strengthened. Dogs are one of the most intelligent and thoughtful animals. Because of this, they are a staple in many [...]
About The Cat: Our Most Mysterious Friends
The domestic house cat is one of the most common of all animals. However, paradoxically, it is also one of the most mysterious creatures to grace the Earth.
Cats (Felis catus) generally average up to 30 cm (1 foot) in height and 50 cm (20 inches) in body length. They can weigh as little as 1.8 [...]
About The Bat: A Fascinating But Misunderstood Creature
Bats have been a source, of fear, mystery, intrigue, and suspense. They have even been associated with the devil. Never has a such a small and innocuous creature wielded such power over people.
Bats (Chiroptera) are one of the most successful of all animals. In terms of numbers, they are the most numerous family of mammals. [...]
About The Chimpanzee: A Creature That We Continually Underestimate
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are said to be our closest living relatives. Those large brown, inchoate eyes and knowing intelligence seem to subtly indicate that there is much more to chimps than meets the eye. Whenever chimps are talked about, a discussion about human beings is sure to follow. The two species are so closely related, [...]
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