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The hedgehog is a mammal in the family Erinaceidae from the order Eulipotyphla. It is well known for the spikes on its back, though it isn’t the only animal with this feature. These spines are defensive tactics against predators, as this animal’s size makes it an easy target for bigger predators. Hedgehogs are wild animals,

The horse is a member of the Equidae family, a well-known mammal seen at ranches and in western movies. It is a one-toed, hoofed animal that was successfully domesticated years back. Over 50 million years ago, the evolutionary theory states that this animal had multiple toes. It has since evolved to what we know now.

The crocodile is a reptile of the family Crocodylidae and compared to others of its kind it is very large. It lives both on land and water, making it a semi-aquatic reptile. These guys have a notorious reputation, and they are more feared than loved by people.  The crocodile is sometimes mixed up with the

The alligator is a reptile classified under the crocodilian order and the family Alligatoridae. Due to its resemblance with the crocodile, it is sometimes mistaken as a species of the latter. However, alligators are animals of their own with two species still in existence: The American and the Chinese.   Just like their close relatives

Snakes (also serpents) are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the order Squamata and suborder Serpentes. They are unique among living organisms in that they lack a bladder or any other form of the cloaca to discharge waste and have an integrated digestive and excretory system that is one long system. They inhabit every continent and

The wolf (Canis lupus) is a social animal that lives and hunts in groups known as packs. With more than thirty extant subspecies, this mammal is the largest non-domestic member of the Canidae family that can still be found on four continents. Wolves are quite different from dogs, despite sharing common ancestors. These wild dog

The sloth (Folivora) is a member of the order Pilosa and the suborder Folivora, a group of mammals known for their tree-climbing ability. This animal itself is often associated with slowness, and to say that someone is slothful is to call the person lazy.   There are six species still living today, and all of