The Ocellaris Clownfish is a popular aquarium fish. Their natural habitat are the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the Fiji and Tonga regions. Although they look like plants, sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals. Continue reading
These cute little ducklings are from the Anas platyrhynchos species, which is commonly known as Mallard or Wild Duck. Photo taken by Brocken Inaglory. Continue reading
The coyote, also known as the American jackal, brush wolf or the prairie wolf, is a species of canine only found in North America. Photo taken by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continue reading
Those ancestors of domestic pigs have relatively short legs and a large head. Their nose has the shape of a disk and their eyes are tiny. Although boars can attack humans and most of them seem very fierce and bad, this one is an exception: it has such an innocent look! Continue reading
When I look at zebras, the same question always ponders to my mind: are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes? Have any idea? Hartmann zebra, Hobatere Private Reserve, west of Etosha National Park Image credit: Moongateclimber.
Red Colobus monkeys are very vulnerable in the face of habitat destruction and hunting, which makes them the most endangered primates in Africa. Continue reading
The Nazca lines have grabbed the curiosity of many people for their enigmatic origin. One of the designs consists of a hummingbird, a very beautiful species of birds. Hummingbirds are also absolutely unique: they can flip their wings up to … Continue reading
This white Fox Terrier reminds me of Milou, the cute little dog in Tintin comic books. As a matter of fact, Hergé invented his dog character by inspiring himself from this adorable breed. Continue reading
Those birds are commonly known as the Blue-Fronted Amazon parrots because of the blue region on their head. Continue reading
What an amazing creature! No wonder it even appears on Canadian money, on the back of the 25-cent coin. Photo by the Agricultural Research Service, the research agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. Continue reading