Have you ever wondered just how long a hippo pregnancy can last? Part of my complete guide to hippos, which covers both species, how hippos move in water and on land, teeth, skin, calves and how dangerous they really are, with sources. New research (2024) Hippos can fly, briefly. A 2024 Royal Veterinary College study […]
Are you curious about the differences between coyotes, wolves, and foxes? You’ll be amazed by the unique characteristics that set these fascinating creatures apart. Part of my complete guide to foxes, which covers the magnetic hunting compass, colour morphs, fox versus wolf, the arctic and fennec extremes and conservation, with sources. Part of my complete
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Curious about the differences and similarities between foxes and wolves? Part of my complete guide to foxes, which covers the magnetic hunting compass, colour morphs, fox versus wolf, the arctic and fennec extremes and conservation, with sources. Part of my complete guide to wolves, which covers wolf species, pack structure, communication and current populations, with
Are you curious about the different types of coyotes that inhabit North and Central America? Well, get ready to explore their fascinating world. Part of my complete guide to coyotes, which covers range expansion, eastern coyote genetics, diet, territory, howling and living alongside them, with sources. New research (2025) City coyotes may be evolving. A
Have you ever wondered just how tall a grizzly bear can be? Well, get ready to be amazed! Part of my complete guide to bears, which covers all eight bear species, hibernation, size and strength, diet, attacks and conservation, with sources. Population update (December 2025) Interagency monitoring data showed the Greater Yellowstone grizzly range contracted
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Do you ever wonder why hippos are so fat? Have you marveled at their massive size and wondered how they carry all that weight? Part of my complete guide to hippos, which covers both species, how hippos move in water and on land, teeth, skin, calves and how dangerous they really are, with sources. New
Lions, as one of the world’s most powerful big cats, possess remarkable physical attributes that make them formidable predators. With a bite force of 650 PSI, teeth reaching lengths of up to 4 inches, and a paw swipe force of 4,500 to 27,500 lb.-ft./s, lions effortlessly overpower their prey. Part of my complete guide to
Are you ready to be amazed? Part of my complete guide to wolves, which covers wolf species, pack structure, communication and current populations, with sources. Conservation update (2025) Wolves are having a historic moment. A 2025 study in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation counted about 21,500 wolves across Europe, an increase of 58 percent in a
Camels, renowned for their ability to survive in arid environments, possess fascinating adaptations for water consumption. Understanding the quantity of water they can drink, their unique drinking method, and water storage mechanisms sheds light on their remarkable resilience. Part of my complete guide to camels, covering hump biology, water physiology, the three species and the
A gorilla can leave the ground, but not by much. The figure repeated everywhere is about four feet, slightly less than a silverback’s standing height, and it is worth saying plainly at the start that nobody has ever measured it properly. No gorilla has been put on a force plate or filmed against a calibrated