Animals
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Zebras have stripes primarily for camouflage and protection from predators. The unique stripe pattern helps them blend into their natural…
5 of the World’s Deadliest Shipwrecks
When you think of "shipwreck" you probably think of the Titanic. ⛵️ But did you know that it was not…
Indricotherium: The Largest Mammal Ever to Walk the Earth
These enormous Oligocene animals known as Indricotherium originated in Asia.
Cynodictis: A “Slender Dog Marten” from 28 Million Years Ago
The closest comparison of Cynodictis would be to a huge, lean marten.
Culpeo: An Andean Wolf or Jackal in the Skin of a Fox
The indigenous Selknam people of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, tamed the culpeo, creating the only dog breed not descended from…
Patriofelis: The Father of Cats, A Jaguar-Like Prehistoric Animal
Patriofelis is typical of the Oxyaenodontas ("sharp tooth hyenas"), a group of animals that exhibited extreme carnivory.
Andrewsarchus: One of the Biggest Predatory Land Mammals
It has one of the largest jaws of any land carnivorous mammal known to date.
Sarkastodon: A Giant Wolverine or a Bear Cat with a Long Tail
The Sarkastodon has traditionally been portrayed as looking like a giant wolverine or a bear with a long, fluffy tail…
Beardog (Amphicyonidae): The Prehistoric Canid Species
Beardogs lived on Earth between 37 and 9 million years ago, between the Upper Eocene and Upper Miocene.
Hoary Fox: The Fox That Survives in the Brazilian Cerrado
The hoary fox is known for its small size and preference for solitude or small groups.
Southern Viscacha: An Andean Rodent of High-Altitude
There are about 20 different varieties of the southern viscacha.
Viscacha: They Are neither a Rabbit nor a Rat
Viscachas rely on their thick fur to endure low oxygen levels and cold temperatures.