Wildlife related posts: birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and more
1. Pacman Frog (Ceratophrys) – Pacman frogs or South American Horned Frogs are a family of 8 species of frogs endemic to the rainforests of South America. They are called Pacman frogs due to their large mouth and abdomen making them somewhat resemble Pacman. The most common species of the family is the Argentine horned frog which will...
1. Scarlet Macaw One of the largest of the Macaw species and a very popular pet. They are native to Central and South America and can live up to 50 years on average. The Scarlet Macaw is known to be very loud, can learn to talk and learn tricks. 2. Blue And Yellow Macaw Also known as Blue-and-gold Macaw, these beautiful birds can also live up...
1. Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) Belonging to the tarantula family, it is considered to be the second largest spider in the world by leg-span and possibly the largest by mass. It is native to the rain forest regions of northern South America. Females have an average life span of 15 to 25 years while Males have a lifespan of 3 to 6 years...
1. Galapagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) A species of lizard that is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is estimated that 5,000 – 10,000 land iguanas are found in the Galapagos. In the past, their population was so big that Charles Darwin remarked that “…when we were left at James [Island], we could not for some time...
The following is a list of the largest species in a group, where a group could be in a narrow definition like penguins or a much wider definition like reptiles. With no specific order: 1. Blue Whale At 30 meters (98 ft) in length and 170 tonnes or more in weight, it is the largest whale and the largest known animal ever to have existed! 2. Killer...
Here’s a list of the 10 Longest Life Span animals found on Earth. From Cetaceans (whales) to Crustaceans (shellfish), I’m sure some in the list will really surprise you. 1. Arctica Islandica (Ocean quahog)– this is a species of edible clam. It has a life span of 405 – 410 years and there were reports of a maximum age of...
1. Mosquito Mosquitoes themselves aren’t very dangerous, but they act as a vector for many disease-causing viruses and parasites such as yellow fever, dengue fever, Chikungunya, malaria, Tularemia and more. Mosquitoes are estimated to transmit various types of disease to more than 700 million people annually with at least two millions of...
1. Chimpanzees There are two species of Chimpanzees, both of which are the closest living relatives to humans. Chimpanzees make tools and use them to acquire foods and for social displays; they have sophisticated hunting strategies requiring cooperation, influence and rank; they are status conscious, manipulative and capable of deception; they can...
