Mammals (general)
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Mammalian Reproduction and Offspring Care
Mammals generally invest heavily in raising their offspring and this determines how they choose their mates and also how often they can breed. more...
Various Methods of Mammalian Locomotion
The various ways that mammals move around is diverse. They swim, run, crawl, walk, hop and some even fly. more...
Mammals, Monotremes and Marsupials
Mammals are arguably the most diverse group within the animal kingdom. They range in size and shape from huge whales to tiny mice and inhabit both land and sea. more...
What is a Lemming and Do They Commit Suicide?
Lemmings have been the subject of computer games, comics and various jokes due to the belief that they participate in mass suicides. more...
Prides, Coalitions and Infanticide Among Lions
Discover the benefits to lionesses to form a pride and why a coalition of male lions would take over the pride and kill the young cubs. more...
The Sexual Behaviour of Lions - Panthera leo
Discover how the lion's mane makes him a catch for females wanting to mate with a virile, healthy male. more...
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By: Martin Hickes
Did Hippos once roam in the Yorkshire Dales? more...
By: John Bartels
The African buffalo is a massive animal. It is greatly respected and feared. Strong herd cohesion make buffalo extremely dangerous when threatened. more...
Chemical Weapons in the Animal Kingdom
By: Lynda Osborne
Animals have evolved a variety of chemicals for defence and attack. From the ant to birds and snakes, the arsenal available to the animal world is diverse. more...
Eastern Canadian Wolf Related to Rare Red Wolf
By: Terry McNamee
While Red Wolves are gone from most of their original range, their blood still runs in the wild wolves of eastern Canada, which are its closest living relatives. more...
Coyotes Invade Urban Areas Across North America
By: Terry McNamee
The coyote is clever and adapts so well to new habitats that it has spread right across much of North America. Now it is becoming dangerously used to humans. more...
How is a Mole Different From a Vole?
By: Cheryl Kraynak
People easily confuse the small mammals called moles with those called voles because they have similar traits and behavior, and both inhabit backyard and garden areas. more...
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Martha R. Gore
All animals, whether companion, commercial, or captive, under the care of humans, deserve a decent life and a painless death. more...
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