February 16, 2019

Why do zebras have stripes?

Scientists have a few theories about the fashionable fur of these African equids (the family of mammals that includes horses). Some suspect it’s a type of […]
February 16, 2019

Why do leopards, jaguars, and cheetahs have spots?

For the same reason tigers have stripes: to help them hide while hunting. The cats’ coloration blends with tall grass, and the shifting shadows beneath trees […]
February 19, 2019

What is the fastest land animal?

Cheetah is the fastest land animal. Cheetahs can sprint for up to 60 seconds at speeds reaching 75 miles an hour (120 kph). Cheetahs have between […]
February 19, 2019

What is the fastest two-legged land animal?

Ostrich is the fastest two-legged animal. Although they’re flightless birds, ostriches can zoom 43 miles an hour (70 kph) and use their wings for steering when […]