About Animals / WildlifeAnimals / WildlifeTen Facts About Dolphins- June 24, 2008 Dolphins are well known for their intellect, their gregarious nature, and their acrobatic abilities. But there are many lesser known qualities that make a dolphin a dolphin. Here we'll explore...http://animals.about.com/b/2008/06/24/ten-facts-about-dolphins.htm What Makes an Organism an Animal- June 23, 2008 What is an animal It's a simple enough question, but the answer is complex and requires an understanding of some rather hefty scientific concepts and terms. Here we'll explore the...http://animals.about.com/b/2008/06/23/what-makes-an-organism-an-animal.htm A Guide to Vertebrates and Invertebrates- June 21, 2008 Animal classification is a matter of sorting out similarities and differences, of placing animals in groups and then breaking those groups apart into subgroups. The whole endeavor creates a structurea...http://animals.about.com/b/2008/06/21/a-guide-to-vertebrates-and-invertebrates.htm Study Reveals Deep Sea Origin of Stylastid Corals- June 19, 2008 Scientists have discovered that a group of hard corals known as stylasterid corals first evolved in deep ocean habitats. Stylasterid corals, also known as lace corals or hydrocorals, have a...http://animals.about.com/b/2008/06/19/deep-sea-origin-of-corals.htm Wildlife Photo of the Week 23- June 4, 2008 This week's featured wildlife photo was submitted by Gene Eichenmiller. In his photo of a hummingbird, Gene Eichenmiller captures a true sense of movement. The hummingbird's blurred wings indicate that...http://animals.about.com/b/2008/06/04/wildlife-photo-of-the-week-23.htm |