Insects are among the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, including more than a million described species and representing more than half of all known living organisms. The number of extant species is estimated at between six and ten million. Most are harmless to humans, some however can be very dangerous, even deadly….
10 Of The Weirdest Fish In The Oceans
It’s been said that man knows less about what lies beneath the surface of Earth’s oceans than he does about outer space and, when you take a look at some of the world’s weirdest fish, it’s hardly surprising. Forget the empty staring eyes of the seafood on the fish counter of your local grocery store…
10 Of The Weirdest Pets In The World
If you are thinking of getting a pet for yourself or the kids but find dogs to average and goldfish just plain boring, maybe you should look at this list of the top ten weirdest pets for some ideas. There is nothing quite like a pet in the family, and some of the animals you…
10 Of The Biggest Snakes In The World
With over 3,000 species spanning six continents, snakes are creatures often synonymous with terror. Whilst this unfounded in several cases, the great diversity of snakes goes hand-in-hand with a great diversity in shape and size. Indeed, whilst the smallest snakes may fit comfortably in your hand, the largest snakes would test the strength of even…
10 Of The Ugliest Animals In The World
We only looked at them just to compile this list. These animals do not inspire awe, in fact, they are downright repulsive to the sensibilities. Take a look below for our list of 10 of the ugliest animals in the world. 1. The Aye-aye Spotting rodent-like teeth that are continually growing, and a thin middle…
10 Of The Weirdest Looking Monkeys
Each one of these species of monkey has a strange appearance that sets it apart from all the others. Here’s a few weird looking monkeys, and it’s up to you to decide, are they so cute that they look weird, or so weird looking, that they’re just adorable? Take a look below for our list…
10 Of The Most Famous Historical Horses
We take care to remember famous people from history, but sometimes the famous animals that lived and worked alongside them go unnoticed. Below are descriptions of the lives of ten of the most famous horses that ever lived, from fields as wide-ranging as film, horse-breeding, and the military. 1. Beautiful Jim Key Beautiful Jim Key…
10 First Animals That Went Into Space
Everybody remembers the brave astronauts who pushed back the frontiers of knowledge with their expeditions into space. It is easy to forget, however, that the very first pioneers of space were not humans at all, but members of other species. Here we review the top ten animals who ventured into orbit in the early years…
10 Dog Breeds That People Love To Hate
There are hundreds of different dog breeds in the world today. Each breed has its own unique physical characteristics and personality traits. Over the years some of these characteristics have come to define the breed rightfully, or wrongfully. The reason these stereotypes have emerged is because of man’s close relationship with dogs, they live in…
10 Of The Fastest Birds In The World
Until quite recently, the flying speeds of which birds are capable were largely a matter of speculation. Modern technology, such as radar and high-speed cameras, has enabled measurements to be made, but many of the figures in this list of the world’s ten fastest birds are still open to dispute. 1. Canvasback This North American…
