Big Hippopotamus Near Lake

Hippo

A hippopotamus is a large land animal that can be found in Africa. Hippopotamuses rest in water to keep their body temperature low. Hippopotamuses can easily run much faster than human beings. Although hippopotamuses may look cute and chubby, they are extremely dangerous and aggressive animals. Male hippopotamuses are called “bulls”. Female Read more…

Heli Skiing Helicopter Is Landing On A Ski Slope In Gressoney Ski Resort Aosta Italy

Helicopter

Helicopters are used for tourism, transport and for search and rescue missions. Helicopters can also carry large buckets of water to fight forest fires. The first ever helicopter was flown in 1907. Unlike airplanes, helicopters can fly backwards and sideways. Helicopters actually have two spinning blades. One large one on Read more…

Spotted Hyena Crocuta Cocuta Standing On Savannah

Hyena

Hyenas are large animals that look like dogs. Hyenas are carnivores. This means they only eat meat. Hyenas hunt for their own prey. Hyenas are scavengers because they also eat the meat of dead animals that they find. Hyenas hunt at night. Hyenas usually live in large groups called “clans”. Young Read more…

Wild hare sitting on a coast of river. Wild hare sitting on a coast of river, Leporidae, Altai

Hare

Hares are fast mammals that look like rabbits.Baby hares are called “leverets”. Hares are larger than rabbits and have longer hind legs. Hares eat bark and twigs. Hares are wild animals that cannot be kept as pets like rabbits. Hares can be found in many parts of the world such as Japan, Europe and Read more…