Birds are animals belonging to the class Aves. Birds are warmblooded, easily identified from their feathers, wings, and beaks, and are found throughout the Earth including Antarctica. Not all birds can fly. Also, not all birds are carnivores. Birds are generally lightweight and are smaller in size. However, there are some birds that weigh over …
An average human can run at a speed of only 10-15 kilometers per hour (6-9 mph). The fastest animal on Earth can achieve unbelievable speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). This means that the fastest animal on Earth is as fast as a bullet train. In this article, we will see what …
Although the largest extant animals on Earth are found in the ocean, there are some gigantic land animals that should only be encountered from a safe distance. The following are the top 5 largest extant land animals. Top 5 largest land animals 1. Elephant Elephants are the largest land animals found in Asia and Africa. …
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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