A hundred years ago this now common gull was becoming rare because its oily eggs were valued for baking cakes. While many gulls are only commonly seen in saltwater, this small species thrives in freshwater environments.
Giraffa camelopardalis As the tallest land animals, giraffes tower over all others. Their necks, legs, tails, and even their newborn babies are taller than…
Pecari tajacu Neither pig nor razorback, this omnivore’s razor-sharp tusks inspired its nickname, the javelina (have-a-LEE-nah), referring to a javelin or spear. Unable to…