Dazzled by a Chimera
Of the many fabulous creatures of Greek mythology, the chimera has to be one of the wildest flights of fancy. Images in pottery, gold jewelry, and bronze figure... Read More...
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Brazil’s Hot Scorpion
The dashing Tityus Stigmurus
There are around 1,500 different species of scorpions around the world, each living in different habitats, ranging from sc... Read More...
Ragdolls: “Dogs” of the cat world
Because the Ragdoll’s background is so controversial that it includes an allusion to aliens, you might think it difficult for cats of this breed to be well love... Read More...
The Golden Retriever
This dog’s got game!
You’re probably very familiar with the Golden Retriever because it’s been featured in many advertisements and dog memes. This ... Read More...
The Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula
Get to know the Monocentropus balfouri.
The Socotra Island Blue Baboon or Monocentropus balfouri is a beautifully colored tarantula that most inver... Read More...
The Sterling Ball Python
Python regius is a fascinating species of snakes. Largely docile, comparatively small, and a non-venomous constrictor, the so-called ball python is very popular... Read More...
It’s Chow Chow Time
How does a canine shift from hunter and guard to dog show staple and beloved pet of world-famous personalities like Queen Victoria, Sigmund Freud, and Martha St... Read More...
The Hydrosaurus Weberi (Sailfin Lizard)
The Hydrosaurus weberi is an interesting lizard with an unusual appearance; some have described it as always looking like it’s about to sail off into the sunset... Read More...
Mad for the Madras Scorpion
Get to know the Madras forest scorpion.
Photos by Jeffery C. Lim
Among the dozens of species of the giant forest scorpion Heterometrus is one that is endemic ... Read More...
Fancying the Flowerhorn
The flowerhorn is an interesting paradox: it divides animal fancier opinion with its unusual looks, and as it is a product of human intervention through breedin... Read More...