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Snakes are legless reptiles that are found throughout most of the world. There are approximately 2,900 species of snakes and although only 600 of these are venomous they continue to have a reputation of being dangerous. This is due to the fact that some snakes have been known to cause death to humans. They are also well known for their scaly skin that looks slimy, but feels a bit like leather. Unlike many other animals that shed skin cells and hair, snakes shed all of their skin in one long piece. Let’s take a look at why they do this.

Gorillas are the largest species of the primate family that are found in the forests of central and western Africa. There are two species of gorillas and they are related to chimpanzees and orangutans. Both of these species are listed as endangered and the western gorilla is listed as critically endangered. Let’s take a look at why the population of these magnificent animals has declined over the last few hundred years.

There are many human foods that are not suitable for pets. One of the best known of these is chocolate, which you may have heard is dangerous for dogs to eat. If you have ever wondered why people say this, keep reading to find out.

Jaguars are the third largest of the “big 4” wild cats. They are a fierce stalk-and-ambush predator and are at the very top of the food chain. They have one of the most powerful bites of any predator and can even bite through the protective shells of reptiles, such as turtles. The jaguar is considered to be a near threatened species because the number of animals is in decline. The distribution of the jaguar has been reduced by about 40% from their historical range. Let’s take a look at where the jaguar lives today.

Tigers are the largest of the four “big cats” which also includes the lion, jaguar, and leopard. They are a predator at the top of the food chain (called an apex predator) and feed on medium to large animals. They can be found in the eastern and southern parts of Asia, although their range has decreased significantly over the last few centuries. They are now listed as an endangered species. Let’s take a look at why this decline has happened.

Wolverines are a stocky animal that are about the same size as a medium dog. They have a reputation as a fierce predator and are capable of bringing down a moose. They are a part of the weasel family that also includes badgers and otters. The population of wolverines has been in a decline due to loss of habitat and hunting in the last century, but they are not considered to be a threatened or endangered species. Continue reading to find out more about the distribution and habitat of the wolverine.

Squid are part of the cephalopod family that includes the octopus and cuttlefish. There are about 300 species of squid and most are no bigger 60 cm (24 inches) long. However, there are some species of squid that can grow well over 400kg (880 lbs). These are the species of squid that get the most attention and have contributed to the many stories of giant squid between sailors and in ancient mythology. If you have ever wondered what is the largest squid ever caught, keep reading to find out.

You may have heard the story that elephants are very scared of mice. This idea is popularized in many children’s cartoons. Of course, in reality it doesn’t sound plausible that an animal weighing up to 10,000 kg (22,000 lbs) could be scared of a creature that weighs a few hundred grams at most. However, let’s take a look at this question and find out if elephants really are scared of mice.

A flock of birds during a migration flight is certainly a spectacular sight. Not all birds migrate, in fact only about 1800 species of birds migrate out of the 10,000 total bird species on Earth. The birds that do have a very good reason for doing so. Amazingly, some species of birds can migrate more than 22,000 km (14,000 miles) each year! If you have ever wondered about the cause of this particular animal behavior, keep reading to find out.

Salmon is the common name given to a number of fish from the same family. There are also some species in this family that are called trout. Various species can be found in both the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean, but many species have been translocated to other areas. Many species of salmon are an important, and popular, food source and it is for this reason that salmon farming is very common. Salmon are also well known for their migratory behavior.