Quadrupeds
Latest Feature Articles
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Polar Bear Facts– Ursus maritimus
Learn how the world's largest land carnivore catches its prey, travels over ice and through water, how it breeds, and the effect global warming may have on this mammal.
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Spotted Hyena Facts - Crocuta crocuta
The laughing hyena has had a rough deal when portrayed in animated movies as stupid and savage; however, there is more to this animal than meets the eye.
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Why the Giraffe Has Such a Long Neck
The giraffe is the world's tallest land mammal, growing to approximately 5-6 meters tall. Their long necks are used for feeding, fighting and ritualistic displays.
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Does a Camel's Hump Hold Water?
Find out what's in a camels hump, why camels have one hump or two, and other ways these mammals have adapted to desert life.
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