Sea Lamprey A Bloodsucker Invader
The sea lamprey is a toothed, jawless fish but nature’s plastic surgeon has lent it some deadly features creating devastation in our Great Lakes. Indigenous to the Atlantic Ocean, it…
The Carpathian Brook Lamprey Dead-end Angle
The species in question is the Carpathian brook lamprey, Eudontomyzon danfordi, a curious and ancient fish endemizing elements of the Danube River basin. This is a lamprey of the class…
Atlantic hagfish
The Atlantic hagfish, also known as a slime eel for its habit of producing mucus when stressed or threatened, is one part alien-looking creature and one part congealed nightmare personified.…
Insight into the Aquatic Life of Germany Indigenous Fish species
Germany has an aquatic ecosystem that is the most diverse in nature, it includes clean mountain lakes as well as busy rivers and peaceful coastal waters. This diversity is seen…
Goldzeisig
The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a cute little bird with beautiful gold color that fits well on the shoulder of its small size to armchair ornithologists. It is best…
Finches Feathered Jewels
Finches are small to medium-sized songbirds in the family Fringillidae. They are loved for their colorful feathers, sweet song and comical ways of our feathered friends. Finches are adapted to…
The Starling A Loudmouth Locust
The Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a small, stocky bird with shiny black feathers that become green or purple in the right light. Native to Europe and Asia, it is now…