North American manatees are the same species as the West Indian manatee. The manatee in North America is the most prominent member of the aquatic mammal order Sirenia. The North American manatee is distinct from the Amazonian and the African manatee. Recent genetic research suggests that the West Indian manatee consists of three groups, which …
The polar bears are native to the Arctic Circle, which encompasses the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas, and landmasses. The polar being is significant in size, the same as the Kodiak bear. An adult male polar bear weighs around 350-700 kg (772-1543 lb), while a female weighs half the size. The polar bear’s scientific name …
North America has two species of wolves, Gray Wolf and Red Wolf. The scientific name of the Gray wolf is Canis lupus, while that of the Red Wolf is Canis rufus. North America has five subspecies of gray wolves – Artic wolf, North-western wolf, Great Plains wolf, Mexican wolf, and Eastern timber wolf. They are …
The blue whale is the largest mammal to have lived on Earth. The binomial name for the blue whale is Balaenoptera musculus. Blue whales are found in waters off eastern Canada. They can be found in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence, off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland coast, and in the Davis Strait. You can …
Armadillos are found mainly in Texas but also in Washington, Oregon, and most of the Southern United States east of Texas. The armadillo gives birth to four identical pups. The armadillo can run at speeds up to 48km/h. A man trying to shoot an armadillo in Texas had to go to the hospital because the …
If you have wondered how bighorn sheep adapt to their environment, I have written an article you may find fascinating here. Do you know where bighorn sheep live? You may be surprised