“animals” Charts
Sharks vs. Humans »
Between Shark Week and the media attention given to sharks with the increase in attacks off the coasts of the…
Cats and Dogs in America »
Since the 1970s, companion animal ownership in America has more than doubled. In addition, the amount of cats and dogs…
The DNA We Share »
Though the arrangement and functions of some genes may be different, humans share genes with a variety of the animals…
Top 10 Longest Living Animals »
The Ocean Quahog, a type of clam, is far ahead of the other animals in terms of life span. It…
The Fastest Land Animals »
The cheetah has a significant advantage over it's prey. The speeds of some of that prey, the springbok and the…
What's The Deadliest Animal? Hint: It's Not Humans »
Mosquitoes are deadliest, killing with malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and encephalitis. Mosquitoes are particularly a threat to South America,…
Measuring Speed in the Animal Kingdom »
Paratarsotomus macropalpis, a Californian mite, is smaller than half a centimeter. In a race it would lose to a cheetah.…
Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft by Animal Group »
In 2011, there were a total of 10,083 wildlife strikes by civil aircraft in the United States. 96.5% of animals…
The Animals You Should Never Hunt »
The death of Cecil the lion at the hands of Dr. Walter Palmer has sparked considerable outrage among the American…
Organisms with Short Lives »
Remember there are roughly 52 weeks in a year. Further, a common denominator among these animals is their size. They…
Animal cruelty is in decline »
The number of movies in which animals were harmed has decreased dramatically!
Beyond the Big Top »
The circus is a place of family fun, food, and shows. Although it is a great time for bonding, people…
Where's the Beef: Eating Meat Without Killing Animals »
Supplying enough meat to sustain 7 billion humans is a struggle, and it's only going to get worse, as global…
Giraffe Hero Cares for Endangered Elephants »
Sangduen Chailert (Lek) has spent her life caring for endangered elephants. As co-founder and director of northern Thailand’s Elephant Nature…
Most Threatened Animal Species 2013 »
Fish are the most threatened group of animals, with 2,110 fish species recognized as critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable. Over…