Ask the Editors Archive

Animals

What qualifies an animal to be listed as "endangered"?
What is the difference between a wasp and hornet?
Can you tell me where I can obtain a list of endangered species?
What is the scientific reason worms come up onto the pavement or cement when it rains?
I read the list of the fastest animals on land at your site. But I was wondering what is the fastest animal in the sea might be?
Why do cats always land on their feet?
What was the first zoo in the U.S.?
What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
What is a group of rhinoceroses called?
I am looking for a list of words for "plurals" of animals, i.e. a "pack" of wolves or a "flock" of seagulls. I have looked at various websites and got basically nowhere, any help would be appreciated!!!
Can flamingos fly?
Someone at work told me there is an animal that smells, or has an odor, like popcorn. But they couldn't remember what animal it was. If this is true, would you know the name of the animal?
What is considered to be the longest living breed of dog?
Are bulls really enraged by the color red?
I may have heard this wrong, but I thought a guide at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego gave us the names of the three most dangerous animals-those that are responsible for the most human deaths. I thought that he listed hippopotamuses as the most lethal. Why would that be?
Why do cats' eyes glow?
What is the most popular pet for families to have in the United States?
What causes a chameleon to change its body color?
How did the Manx cat lose its tail? All other cats have long flowing tails, but not the Manx cat; it only has a stump.
How many eggs does one chicken produce per day?