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Mother sea otter with sleeping pup, Morro Bay, California In the English language, many animals have different names depending on whether they are male , female , young, domesticated, or in groups. The best-known source of many English words used for collective groupings of animals is The Book of Saint Albans , an essay on hunting published in ...
While most people know that a baby dog is called a puppy, many may not know what a baby elephant is called. In this fun infographic, explore the world of baby animals. Find out what they’re ...
Over 1.5 million living animal species have been described—of which around 1 million are insects—but it has been estimated there are over 7 million in total. Animals range in size from 8.5 millionths of a metre to 33.6 metres (110 ft) long and have complex interactions with each other and their environments, forming intricate food webs.
Al (Armenian and Persian) – Spirit that steals unborn babies and livers from pregnant women. Ala – Bad weather demon. Alal – Queen of the full moon. Alan – Winged humanoid that steals reproductive waste to make children. Alce – Wingless griffin. Aleya – Spirit of a dead fisherman.
2. Acorn Woodpecker. These birds get their name from their unique habit of storing acorns in trees, which they use as a food source. Sometimes, they can store tens of thousands of them.
Here are 10 animal mothers that die after giving birth. For some species bringing new life into the world also serves as a final act. Here are 10 animal mothers that die after giving birth.
Frequently used to indicate maternal roles, this word should not be construed as translating directly to "mother" (Latin māter; Ancient Greek μήτηρ mḗtēr); aside from being a proper name, in Ancient Greek "maîa" can translate to "midwife" or "foster mother" and was used as an honorific address for older women, typically translated ...
A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. The process is called parthenogenesis, from the Greek words for “virgin” and “birth.”