International Polar Bear Day is a celebration of one of the world’s most iconic and beloved creatures, the polar bear. These magnificent apex predators roam the vast expanses of the Arctic, embodying resilience, strength, and adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing environment. So, let’s delve into the world Read more…
Various animal species play vital roles as experimental models in advanced biomedical research. In the late 20th century, with the development of molecular techniques, zebrafish have been used as a model organism in almost all aspects of biology worldwide. What are Zebrafish? The zebrafish belong to the Cyprinidae family, which Read more…
What do you know about these giant creatures? During our lifetime, if we try to recall our memory about whales, the picture that comes to mind is a big blue fish that lives in the sea. The whale is an aquatic mammal that belongs to the order Cetacea. Whales are Read more…
Not all shy ones are hidden from the limelight. Being the most trafficked mammal in the world, who rolls into a ball in the sense of a threat, the Pangolin is one of the most well-known animals across the globe. These enigmatic mammals, cloaked in shimmering armor, may resemble miniature Read more…
In the vast landscapes of Africa, one cannot help but be captivated by the enigmatic elegance of zebras. These magnificent creatures, adorned with their iconic black-and-white stripes, stand as a testament to the beauty of the natural world. Beyond their striking appearance lies a fascinating world of social intelligence, family Read more…
A desperate hunter who once witnessed the marvelous hunting skills of a mother cheetah figured the easiest way he could bring more food for his family was to have one of these animals as a pet, so he decided to steal away the cubs when the mother was busy dragging Read more…
A voyage along paw prints… During the ancient epochs of life, where time unfolds over millions of years, the earth was set in the Triassic era, as the first mammals ventured forth, 210 million years ago. Jaguars, though born hundreds of millions of years later, proved swifter than humans in Read more…
If you ever come across one of these creatures, the Basking sharks, I bet the first thing that comes into your mind is “RUN!”. Or maybe “SWIM!”, since they are saltwater fish. And after all, they are the world’s second-largest fish, reaching a whopping 11 meters in length and 3.9 Read more…
“Gorillas are more altruistic in nature” – Dian Fossey – Here comes the day dedicated to the biggest, most powerful living primate on earth, and let us say hello to the Gorilla! A population of about 100000- 200000 exists within the wilderness or in other words, they are now quite Read more…
Inherited “horned nose” defines the Greek name rhinoceros. They are large mammals belonging to the Hinocerotidae family. Even if it has been discovered nearly 100 known rhinoceros species have existed throughout centuries, only five of those can be found currently in Africa and Asia. The black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and Read more…