An insect can be identified with six or eight legs and three sections of the body- head, thorax and abdomen. There are innumerable types of insect existing in this world. However, entomologists have divided them into 30 scientific groups. The groups are further classified into six broad categories.
First category is of flies, which consists of [...]
The answer to this question is quite difficult. However, the number varies within 1,250,000, which are identified. Of these, 1,190,200 constitute the invertebrates, while the rest 58,800 forms the vertebrates.
There are approximately about 5416 mammalian species, 5743 amphibians, 8240 reptiles, 9800 avian species, and 29,300 species of fishes under the vertebrates. The invertebrates are organisms [...]
Wasps are a big nuisance to a peaceful life. They are basically of two types namely, social and solitary wasps. Either of them can be dangerous when stung by them. The social wasps choose homes and build nests to live while the solitary wasps lay eggs near their prey and do not rely on building [...]
Squirrels look awfully cute and fluffy but can cause a lot of damage. Not only do they eat all your bird food but also the feeder. Sometimes they create nests in your attic and your soffits and are pretty tough to get rid of. They house ticks and fleas in their fur which can cause [...]
Roundworms are a nuisance to both mankind and animals. It’s a disease fatal to your pets. Getting rid of them should be your prime concern. It is important to take measures to get rid of roundworm.
For getting rid of roundworms you must de-worm your pets, be it cats or dogs before you start breeding them. [...]
Although chipmunks steal your heart away with their antics, they can be quite a pest. They can dig up your plants, make holes in the lawn, eat all your flowers and be a total menace in your garden. They are very destructive and awfully fast at breeding. The rate at which they breed cannot be [...]
Bees are quite important from the ecosystem point of view, but they can be really troublesome if they make their home near yours. If you have been seeing a lot of bees around your house lately, it is very probable that you might find a beehive under an eave or awning around your house. [...]
Bats are one of the most unwelcome visitors to our homes, so getting rid of them as soon as the family gathers in one room and starts shouting frantically about its location becomes a priority. The best and the easiest way to get rid of bats is to put all your family members [...]
A bat according to the dictionary is a bird though in reality it is a mammal. The definition given by the dictionary for a bat is not based on the biological aspect. It is based on what is seen by the human eye. This category is based on the fact that a bat flies, it [...]
The word primates is derived from the Latin word which means first rank and therefore, primates are those species of mammals that have evolved over a period of time. Currently there are around 400 different species of primates all over the world and human beings are the only exception because human beings are found on [...]
Scientists and researches have found out that amongst all the animals, a cheetah can run the fastest. It can run with a speed more than that of 100 kilometers per hour and has maximum speed of 112 kilometers per hour. The black buck ranks second in speed, with pronghorn standing third. The speed of a [...]
There are different types of marine animals like fish, whales, crocodile, eels and others. A sword fish can swim the fastest, with a speed of 95 kilometers per hour, whereas, the sailfish swims with a speed of 85 kilometers per hour. Amongst these two, the sailfish is the most popular species and a favorite amongst [...]
Frogs are very beneficial as they eat insects and mosquitoes that can cause harm to the plants in the garden. But unfortunately, frogs have voice, and they love to make a croaking sound the whole day long. Besides this reason, certain kinds of frogs multiply very fast and very soon can make their community in [...]