Category: Animals

When the sun begins to heat up mercilessly and it gets too hot, the crocodiles open their jaws wide to cool down. It is then that the birds, attracted by the leftover food and parasites swarming inside, fearlessly enter through the open jaws to peck at their favourite food. Curiously, one of the most formidable predators on our planet never attempts to catch a feeding bird. ALLIGATOR VS CROCODILE – Which is More Powerful? General characteristics The body, tail and legs of crocodiles are covered with hard skin, which is…

The vast expanses of Africa are home to many wild animals. Among them is the African buffalo. One of the few animals in the world that humans have not managed to domesticate. Although some animals get along well with humans and are very valuable for domestic use, most buffalo are a serious threat. How Tough is the African Buffalo? | Bad Natured | BBC Earth Description The African buffalo, also known as the black buffalo or Syncerus caffer in Latin, is a member of the horned family and is related…

The main distinguishing feature of the modern rhinoceros is the presence of horns in the nose area. Depending on the species, the number of horns can vary between two, but sometimes there are individuals with more horns. The anterior horn originates from the nasal bone and the posterior horn from the front of the skull of the animal. These solid outgrowths are not composed of bone tissue, but of concentrated keratin. The largest known horn was 158 centimetres long. The Evolution of the Rhinoceros Character and lifestyle The black rhinoceros…