An elephant is an elephant, right? There are actually 3 elephant species. And the two African elephant species differs noticeably from their Asian elephant counterpart. African vs Asian elephants differ in 14 ways. African elephants are larger, have a larger population, and reside on the African continent. Asian elephants have smaller bodies, smaller ears, and…
You are probably familiar with some of the camel’s special adaptations to live in an environment as harsh and unforgiving as the Sahara Desert, the Gobi Desert, the steppes of Mongolia, or even the Australian Outback. What about their eyes? How many eyelids does a camel have? All camels have 3 eyelids. Their 3rd eyelid is…
What’s the difference between jaguars vs cheetahs? These two big cats have quite a few interesting points to compare, from size to markings to speed. In this post, we’ll take a look at 8 key differences between jaguars and cheetahs. Jaguars and cheetahs are both large cat species. And while they have a similar appearance,…
Africa is home to stunning natural attractions, including deserts and jungles. And the continent is home to many beautiful and unique animals. What are some of the ugly African animals? Some sites list just five ugly animals in Africa. I think that there are (many) more than just five. Here are my picks for the…
Hippopotami are huge, strong, and very loud animals! What sound does a hippo make? They make a variety of noises and sounds – both above and underwater. Beyond the stomping and splashing noises they make as they move around their 3,300+ pound (1,500 kilograms) bodies, they also make a variety of vocalizations. In this article,…
Learn about the best Egyptian foods, desserts, and drinks that you should try either at home or the next time you’re in the country. As you’ll see, much of Egyptian cusine is vegetarian. Some of the most popular Egyptian food includes fatteh, ful medames, hummus, koshari, taameya, om ali, and karkade. Egyptian dishes include lots…
Africa is known for having all sorts of wonderful animals, including a wide variety of antelopes. But what about African deer? In this article, you’ll learn all about the only African deer. We’ll also discuss what all the other deer-like animals in Africa are. The only deer native to Africa is the Barbary stag (Cervus…
Not all hyenas are the laughing kind. In this guide, you’ll learn all about brown hyenas, including what they look like, their diet, and what sounds they make. Strandwolves are long-haired hyenas found in southern Africa. Brown Hyena Overview Latin Name: Parahyaena brunnea Location: Southern Africa; Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe Habitat: prefers rocky…
When I was in grade 2 my teacher taught us all about rainforests. I’ve been fascinated by them ever since. If you’re like me, you’ll enjoy learning all about the 16 largest rainforests in the world. To start off with, we’ll look at the largest rainforest in the world. And then examine what exactly a…
A baby cheetah is one of the most adorable creatures on earth (mind you, I say that about most animals). With their brown eyes and fluffy mantle, I can’t help but say “awwww!” In this article, you’ll learn all about cheetah cubs, including what they eat, what they look like, and what noises they make….