Everyone has needs in their lives, but the small ones are oftentimes put aside by more general needs that impact our future. I've been thinking of needs lately and writing them down on a piece of paper. My group and I have also been doing some idea farming by putting them down on a large …
Survival is any living creature's first priority. Not only to survive but to live our lives to its greatest extent is any privileged human's wish. But even as comfortable as we are, in times of danger humans always revert back to the ancient animal instincts that helped us survive in the first place. An example …
The soft ruffling of savannah grass shivered in the light wind. The hard sun beat down roughly on the plains, casting large shadows over the earth. A soft paw padded the dirt before creeping forward, slowly. The breeze shifted. Another crawl forward. Its matted fur disappeared into the yellows and browns of the grass. Its …
My bucket list. It may be random or impossible or unordinary, and I might even change my mind about some of these things in the future; but for now, here are 10 things I want to try to do in no particular order. 1. Get into Stanford Yeah I know, it's basic and boring. …
Gritty sand. Soft sand. Pink sand. Wet sand. The occasional crunch of sand from the ocean when you eat a mussel. There are many types of sand. But the desert sand is different. It is neither soft nor pink. It neither knows the silkiness of water or the bustling of humankind. It is dry, course, …
Infinite What we miss on a daily basis can sometimes be the most important. The little things in life, often overlooked, can change people's lives. Seth, at 7 years old, was the type of boy who preferred to look at ladybugs crawl and play basketball in the park. Alone. No friends. A new neighborhood can …
The world is never fair, right? Especially when you've been given a bad reputation. Especially when they judge entire groups based on actions of individuals. Especially when they refuse to do research on their own and choose to listen to popular but doubtful opinions. What do all of these dog breeds have in common: Rottweiler, …
Animals are mysterious. We never know what is going on in their minds. There may be an entire organization of cats plotting to take over the world. Our pets may be secretly controlling us. Animals are constantly depicted in media as being able to understand what we are saying and communicating with one another. But …
Animals are everywhere. They are in the sky, on land, in the water. They surround our daily lives, and most of us can't go through a day without seeing an animal. And they help us humans in so many ways possible; in ways some of us may not even realize. Their importance is divided into …
Currently, the human species has documented approximately 8.7 million species living in the world today, but there may be up to 10 million if we include the ones that have not been discovered yet. Sadly, about 200-2000 species go extinct every year, including our beloved West African Black Rhino and Pyrenean Ibex, who have died …
We all love food, right? Especially the food products that come from animals. But many of us don't realize the steps before these animals get to our plates. Animals have to suffer greatly just to provide us with luxury products like pork, chicken, beef, eggs, milk, and bacon. Here are just a few examples of …
There are thousands of different types of creatures that live on our planet, and they all play important roles. However, there are some that may be a little more significant than the rest. These creatures sustain the environment, provide us with necessities, and basically just make our lives easier. Here are some animals and plants …
Animals come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes, appearances can be deceiving. Here are several creatures that look cute but can actually be dangerous, and some that look scary but are completely harmless. 1. Pufferfish The pufferfish may look cute and innocent, but they are actually the second most poisonous vertebrate in the world. …
As a kid, I was fascinated by animals. Every creature in my backyard was in danger of being caught and "kept". Even though few actually qualified as a pet, my young mind believed that all animals could be subjected to my entertainment. Back then, I never realized that wild animals didn't need to be taken …
There are many strange creatures that live in our oceans. The ones that are so deep down that light cannot get through can be both fascinating but creepy at the same time. 1. Frilled Shark The Frilled Shark is found in both the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. They can reach lengths of two meters, have …
Giant pandas, also known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca, originated in China, where they are considered a national treasure. They are members of the bear family, but more admired and adored because of their cute markings, supposedly gentle and calm behavior, and their bumbling stature. Pandas are very recognizable because of their specific black and white markings. They live …
So, back then when I was younger, I used to think that arachnids, or mainly spiders, were useless. In my point of view, they were just disgusting, creepy creatures that littered the world with their spiderwebs and prey carcasses. I was so afraid that they would bite me and give me a horrible disease or …
So, there is something called animal classification. It is complicated, so I will just summarize the gist of it. All living organisms are grouped into kingdoms, for example, Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), and Eubacteria (bacteria). Each kingdom is then organized into phylums; Animalia splits into Cnidaria (invertebrates), Chordata (vertebrates), Arthropods, Molluscs, and Echinoderms. Chordata divides into classes, …
So you have probably seen animals on the internet, right? They are all over the place. But, why are they popular? Why do humans like to spend hours a day looking at cat memes or posting pictures of their pets? Well first off, studies show that looking at pictures of animals makes you feel more …
We can admit that dogs and cats are at the top of the popularity hierarchy right now, ruling with an impressive 85.8 million for dogs and 77.8 million for cats. However, freshwater fish beat them in the population viewpoint, with a whopping 142 million. Next are small animals at 24.3 million, birds at 16, and …
This is arguably the biggest dilemma in the pet world right now. Are you a dog person or a cat person? What are the differences? Is one type of person better than the other? Studies and surveys have been conducted for a long time, and researchers have gathered these details. Let's start off with some …
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Kingdom Animalia 