When it comes to the tropics, many think of sunny days and palm trees. But did you know that these regions are also home to a number of fascinating animals? In fact, there are even some tropical animals you might find surprising! The tropics are one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, and…
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Top 8 Animals That Sleep The Most
Sleep is always necessary for all species, whether to relax the mind, slow the metabolism, or reduce nutritional needs. The animals that sleep best spend most of their day asleep, while others sleep only a few hours. Even animals of the same species sleep differently depending on whether they are in the wild or captivity….
The deadliest mammals on the planet
Most of us think that sharks are the most murderous animal on the planet, but they make an average of 10 victims a year; if you ask me, that’s 10 too many, but that’s beside the point. Some of the mammals on this list have a higher body count than sharks, and the latter seems…
The Story of Tigers
The largest members of the Felidae (Cat) family, Tigers are considered to be amongst the most charismatic endangered species on the planet. According to recent studies by the World Wildlife Fund, tiger numbers have fallen by about 95% and the remaining numbers now inhabit 60% of the territory they occupied only a decade ago. Of…