Did you know there are well over 2,200 extant species of rodents on our planet? Rodents make up around 40% of all the world’s mammal species and are to be found on every continent, except Antarctica. Scientifically, they are classified in the order of ‘Rodentia’, which is derived from a Latin word that means “to…
Global Bird Populations According to most leading experts, the number of extant species of birds in the world is estimated to be around the 10,000 mark. In the latest research, the evidence suggests that around 1,480 of these species are classified as globally threatened. This includes all bird species that have been identified as either…
What is a Canine? Canines, also known as canids, include domestic dogs, foxes, wolves, jackals, and other members of the dog family (Canidae). They are found on all continents of the world, except Antarctica. Members of the canine family can be generally recognised by their relatively slender legs, long muzzles, bushy tails, and erect pointed…
What is a Canine? Canines are best described as carnivorous dog-like mammals and more properly known as canids. All existing species of canines belong to the Canidae family. There are three subfamilies within the Canidae family, however, two of these groups are extinct. All living canids are of the genus ‘Canis’, which includes all breed…
Ten of the Worlds Rarest Parrotlike Species Parrots and their brethren are amongst the most easily recognised bird species on the planet. They belong to the Order – Psittaciformes, which contains in excess of 350 different species. Their range incorporates South America, Central America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Many species are popular as pets given…
geoffv
Craig Taylor