Trivia question for Jan-30-2011
This is the fierce Leopard Seal. They are the second largest species of seal in the Antarctic (after the Southern Elephant Seal). It is most common in the southern hemisphere along the coast of Antarctica and on most sub-Antarctic islands.
Letter from an 8-year old
Dear Sir,
“Don’t kill the snakes… please ;-( Do you see how much it hurts me when you and others kill the snakes? Why does your group kill snakes? Did you know animals help us and we humans do nothing but harass and kill them? Why don’t you help them? Why, can you tell me?…
Trivia question for Jan-29-2011
In Mexico, these guys are referred to as “Night Monkey’s” which is sometimes confusing since their actually is another species called a “Night Monkey. It’s furred and prehensile tail is not only for climbing, it also acts as a snug pillow for their infants.
Trivia question for Jan-28-2011
These guys are Britain’s only native venomous snake. Their venom rarely kills humans.
Trivia question for Jan-27-2011
These guys eat termites and also use the termite mounds as their home. They particularly like eggs of all types and they have a cool way of hurling them back through their hind legs against a stone or other hard object.
Trivia question for Jan-26-2011
These guys are able to leap more than 33-feet between trees and as much as 66-feet to the ground without injury.
Trivia question for Jan-25-2011
These aptly named turtles grow to approximately 3 to 5 inches. They have long necks and rather short legs. They typically only venture onto land when the female lays her eggs, or to bask.
Trivia question for Jan-24-2011
Predators of these deer include tigers, leopards, dholes and mugger crocodiles. Red foxes also sometimes prey on their fawns.
Trivia question for Jan-23-2011
This type of Lemur is unique in a particular way. As with all Lemurs, they live in protected reserves in Madagascar. They live in family units and “Sing” loudly to reinforce pair-bonds and to defend their territory. This type of Lemur is not nocturnal.
Trivia question for Jan-22-2011
This boldly striped fish bears some resemblance to the venomous Banded Sea Snake, but is mild-mannered and harmless. It is a very finicky eater and difficult to keep in captivity
Trivia question for Jan-20-2011
We had no idea there were amphibians around which made such a peculiar noise.
Trivia question for Jan-19-2011
These guys love insects so they visit termite hills, follow locust swarms and stays close to herds of zebras or antelopes in order to feed on the insects landing on their excrement.
Trivia question for Jan-18-2011
This fish is able to distend both its jaw and its stomach to enormous size, allowing it to swallow prey up to twice as large as its entire body.
Trivia question for Jan-17-2011
Can you identify this insect and tell us how it is able to live among bees, eating their honey without being driven away?
