The common vampire bat is one of those species that has a bit of a bad reputation. The truth is, they really do what the myths and legends say they do. The consume the blood of large, warm blooded animals. Most animal myths and legends are somewhat based on truths, and this is the case… Continue reading The Common Vampire Bat – Facts and Identification

Australia has long been known for their interesting wildlife and in the world of lizards, they come in a strong first throughout the world. Perhaps no other place on earth contains as many strange lizards as Australia. There are three lizards in particular in Australia that seem to be either stuck or advanced on the… Continue reading Three Strange Australian Lizards

There are few places in the world that have the wide array of wild cats that South America has. They are literally everywhere, though they are so good at staying out of our sight that we would never know it. There are some that we would just assume never come across in the wild, of… Continue reading The Cats of South America

It has been widely reported in the news that giant snakes have been released into the wild in Florida. The Everglades in particular have been noted as being the primary release point for these giant snakes. Given that this has been well documented and proven, does it pose any real risks for people that live… Continue reading Are Giant Pythons a Real Danger In Florida?

Shark attack is something that most people do not really think about until they are near the water. I am certainly one of those people who are fascinated by sharks, and by their attacks on human beings. I never knew that I would get to witness first hand what a shark can do. Back in… Continue reading My First Hand Experience With Shark Attack