The Snowy Owl is a large species of owl, easily recognized for its distinctive features. The eyes are commonly yellow, contrasting sharply with the black beak and white feathers. The bird may reach a length of as much as 28 in (71 cm). Their wingspan may be up to 59 in (150 cm). Individuals may weigh […]
Beluga Whale
The Beluga Whale, also popular as white whale and Delphinapterus leucas, is an extremely distinctive whale, and an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. This white whale is famous as melonhead, beluga or sea canary due to […]
Asian Giant Hornet
The Asian Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia, which includes the subspecies of Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia japonica), is the largest hornet that scientists know of. The insect is colloquially popular as the yak-killer hornet in some regions. These insects are native to temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. Their body length is approximately 2 in (50 mm), […]
Amur Leopard
The Amur Leopard or the Far Eastern Leopard is a species of leopard native to southeastern Russia and northeast China. The species is extremely rare, and IUCN lists them currently as Critically Endangered, with fewer than 40 individuals known to still exist in the wild. The Amur Leopard is different from other leopards in that its […]
