The Elk or wapiti, as commonly known, is the second-largest species of the deer family, Cervidae. Elk are also the largest terrestrial mammals in North America, Central, and East Asia. Elk mostly live in forest habitats and feed on grass, leaves, plants, and tree bark. The male species are identified with their antlers which they …
Nobody wants to measure cat weight based on their mass because that would encourage cat obesity. Record-takers classify cat breeds according to height and length. Approximately 71 cat breeds exist worldwide. These cats differ in many ways, including size, color, and personality. Some cats are easy to carry around, while others require more muscle due …
Tigers are some of the most amazing creatures globally, if not the most beautiful. Tigers are endangered species, and it’s more likely that you will see them in sanctuaries instead of in the wild. The orange-like fur and dark vertical stripes with a white underbelly make these animals identifiable. However, the beauty of these animals …
The Wild boar is a wild pig species popularly found in European forests, northwest Africa, and most parts of Asia. The wild boar population is highly distributed, with between 4 and 25 subspecies. Naturally, these animals cannot be classified because they are easily interbred. This means that there are about four primary subspecies categorized by …
Amphibians, in general, are cold-blooded organisms that can live both in and out of water. Frogs and toads are the first creatures that spring to mind when we think about amphibians. Normally, we think of frogs as being little (especially young frogs!) – we wouldn’t expect to see a frog bigger than a domestic cat, …
According to recent research, jellyfish have been on Earth for at least 500 million years. There are about 2,000 known jellyfish species that live in every ocean on the planet today, but experts believe there are many more yet to be discovered. Jellyfish have an extraordinarily long lifespan; a species known as the immortal jellyfish, …
Gorillas live in the tropical woods of equatorial Africa, where they are herbivorous giant apes that mostly stay on the ground. The eastern and western gorillas are the two main species in the Gorilla genus, and there are four to five subspecies within each. After chimpanzees and bonobos, gorillas are our closest living cousins in …
Fishing is one of the oldest activities that people have been involved in for more than 40,000 years. Even though fishing was predominantly for food, some people practiced it as a sport. The International Fame Fishing Association (IGFA) is responsible for all the fishing records that compare the biggest fish caught by weight. Sharks are …
Most birds flying around are very light with air sacs that allow them to stay inflight for long periods. While most heavy birds are considered flightless, some beat the odds and travel thousands of miles into the air. Vultures, falcons, and eagles may be the common flying birds that appear heavy. However, they might not …
Fish can be found in any large water body provided they can access food and breeding grounds to further their population. The oceans tend to have the biggest fish population due to their sheer size, but freshwater bodies also have something to brag about. When listing the heaviest fish in the world, most live in …