Tilapias are native to Africa. The fish are part of the cichlid family, in three aquatic genera, and are found in vast varieties within their native lakes. Most varieties of tilapia are omnivores, and...
Tilapia is the second-most farm-raised fish in the world after carp. Tilapia is the fourth most eaten fish in the United States, after tuna, salmon, and Alaskan pollock. Tilapia is a hardy fish an...
Skunks are small, furry animals with black and white stripes. Some skunks are striped, and some are spotted or have swirl patterns on their fur. Skunks are typically around the size of house cats...
Oscar Fish is a member of the Cichlid family. The Cichlid family is one of the largest vertebrate families and it contains diverse fish. This family contains a lot of species. The scientific name o...
Shedding is a normal process of porcupine quills. Luckily for porcupines, their quills do indeed grow back after falling off. Successor" quills often start emerging in the span of a mere few days...
Porcupines are large, slow-moving rodents with sharp quills on their backs. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. All porcupines have a few traits in common. The most obvious trait...
The stonefish is the most venomous of all fish. It can produce venom that’s most lethal to humans, it can hide itself in its surroundings, it can do a lot of incredible things you may not expect...
The world’s most venomous fish is a close relative to the scorpionfishes, known as the stonefish. Through its dorsal fin spines, the stonefish can inject a venom that is capable of killing an ad...
Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), sometimes simply called Bettas, are those pretty fish you often see swimming all alone in tiny bowls at pet stores and carnivals. Siamese fighting fish or...
Bison have excellent winter insulation, thick skin and underfur, long guard hairs, and layers of fat. During the cold winter season, bison develop thick, woolly coats that help protect them from freez...