Animals

Where Did the Saying “Crocodile Tears” Come From?

December 15, 2014 No comments

You may have heard the expression that anyone who puts on a disingenuous display of emotion is shedding “crocodile tears”. Most people, (myself includ… Read more

Where Did “Goodnight, Sleep Tight and Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite” Come From?

December 11, 2014 No comments

Many children go to bed every night with their parents telling them, “goodnight, sleep tight, and don’t let the bedbugs bite”; but what does thi… Read more

What is the Difference Between a Frog and a Toad?

September 04, 2014 No comments

We have all heard the fairy tales: the princess had to kiss a frog or the bad guy was turned into a toad, but why are these creatures so maligned in f… Read more

What is the Difference Between Dolphins and Porpoises?

November 02, 2011 No comments

  The main difference between a dolphin and a porpoise is size; porpoises are generally smaller, reaching a length of up to 2.5 metres. The small… Read more

Nature Activities for Children.

July 16, 2008 No comments

I am crazy for bird watching. Silly as it may sound, growing up a city girl with pigeons, crows and seagulls, the rare event of seeing a beautiful Woo… Read more

What is the Smallest Owl in the World?

July 05, 2008 No comments

There are two owls that are in competition for the smallest owl in the world; the Northern Pygmy Owl and the Elf Owl; either one could be classified a… Read more

What is the Smallest Goat in the World?

July 04, 2008 No comments

The smallest goat in the world is the Nigerian Dwarf Goat and as its name suggests, is native to West Africa. They measure between 40 and 56 centimete… Read more

What is the Difference Between Alligators and Crocodiles?

June 26, 2008 No comments

Alligators and crocodiles are both crocodilians; but from different families. There are three separate families of crocodilians: Aligatoridae include… Read more

What is the Difference Between Frogs and Toads?

June 26, 2008 No comments

The difference between frogs and toads begins with their Order. If you can remember back to your biology days, the classifications system for every li… Read more

What is the Biggest Animal in the World?

June 26, 2008 No comments

By far, the biggest animal in the world is the blue whale. It can reach lengths of just over 30 meters and weigh up to 136 tonnes. It can be found in… Read more