Crocodiles and Alligators are both carnivorous semi-aquatic reptiles. Alligators are only found in North America, China, and Mexico. Crocodiles, on the other hand, have a large geographical range, though their habitat only includes warm regions. Let’s find out the difference between Crocodiles and Alligators. Difference between Crocodiles and Alligators Snout shape The first major difference …
Crocodiles are large reptiles belonging to the family Crocodylidae. A semi-aquatic animal, the Crocodile is an ambush hunter found in tropical and subtropical areas. There are two crocodile species found in India- the Saltwater crocodile and the Mugger crocodile. The Gharial is another semi-aquatic reptile found in India. It is however not classified as a …
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The Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros are one of the five species of Rhinos. Classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only a few thousand Indian Rhinos living in the wild. Historically, these Rhinos were found in a large geographical range, from Pakistan to Arunachal Pradesh in the Indo-Gangetic …
‘Big cat’ is a term used for the large members of the cat family, Felidae. Big cats are ambush hunters and are often on the top of the food chain in an ecosystem. Based on the typical size, the following are the top 10 largest big cats in the world. Top 10 largest big cats …
Cobra snakes are known for their hood which they expand to look larger when they seek danger. India is home to over 250 species of snakes, a few of which are cobra species. In this article, we will look at the four different cobra snake species in India. Cobra snakes in India Spectacled Cobra (Naja …
A large area of India has warm climatic conditions. These conditions are favorable to snakes and as a result over 250 snake species are found in India. Most snake species in India are non-venomous, but those that are venomous are some of the most dangerous snake species in the world. India also has some of …
A National Park in India is a protected area to propagate or develop wildlife and its environment. There are a total of 106 National Parks in India. These protected Parks cover an area of 44,372 sq km which is 1.35 % of the total geographical area of India. The first National Park was established in …
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Elephants are terrestrial herbivore mammals. Known for their distinctive looks and sheer size, Elephants are de facto “king of the jungle”. Here are some interesting facts about elephants. Interesting facts about elephants Elephants are the largest of all terrestrial animals. They are herbivores mammals that are found on the continents of Asia and Africa, thus …
A National Park in India is a protected area to propagate or develop wildlife and its environment. Here is a list of the top 10 largest national parks in India. Top 10 largest national parks in India Hemis National Park, Ladakh Desert National Park, Rajasthan Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh Khangchendonga …
Tiger is a member of the cat family (Felidae). It is probably the most popular species among the charismatic megafauna. Let’s learn some interesting facts about tigers. Interesting facts about Tigers Tigers are the largest of all big cat species. Tigers are the largest, Lion the second-largest, and Jaguar the third-largest. Tigers live a solitary …
