The Reston Zoo was recently taken over by new management, Vanessa Stoffel and Jacob Roer. They will continue to manage the hands-on experience under the new name, Roer’s Zoofari, so that visitors can experience wildlife and animals close by. Currently, they are preparing new hands-on experiences and wildlife experiences for visitors. The new Roer’s Zoofari … Read more
Wolves are often considered dangerous, but other, smaller animals and insects have actually killed more humans. Millions of people are killed by animals every year, and while wolves did make it on this list, you might be surprised to learn which other animals are the deadliest. The 15 Deadliest Animals 1. Mosquitoes: 750,000 Mosquitoes are … Read more
Every country has a unique species that they call their national animal, and for Japan, that is the green pheasant. This may come as a surprise to many, as Japan reveres many members of the animal kingdom in many ways. The green pheasant is an omnivore that is native and endemic to Japan, meaning it … Read more
The national animal of Haiti is a bird called the Hispaniolan trogon. The bird is named after a region in Haiti, is a brightly colored bird, and one animal you will not forget seeing. The Hispaniolan trogon makes a low, haunting sound that can be heard for quite some distance. This bird is as unique … Read more
The European Brown Bear, also known as the Russian Bear, is the national animal of Russia. Russian bears are strong and brave animals. Like Russia, they can be fierce if prodded or cornered. Most of the time – just like other types of bears – Russian bears go about living their lives, trying to survive … Read more
Africa is one of the most fascinating continents on the planet. It has some of the most spectacular landscapes and some of the most ferocious animals. The continent is also known for the dangers it poses both to its inhabitants and to visitors. If you’re about to travel to Africa, you need to know which … Read more
There’s a term for animals who kill their kind. Named as infanticide, these animals are typically adults and they kill their kind for various reasons. Animal offspring are often killed by mistake. But in many cases, the killings are deliberate. Here are a few infanticide animals who kill their kind. Langurs Langurs are a type … Read more