American bison
Bison bison
Order
Artiodactyla
Every animal we cover from Artiodactyla, and the articles about them.
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Animals: Artiodactyla
American bison
Bison bison
Beluga whale
Delphinapterus leucas
Blue whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Camels
Deer
Dolphins
Elk
Cervus canadensis
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Killer whale
Orcinus orca
Moose
Alces alces
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni
Vaquita
Phocoena sinus
Whales
Articles
Diet & feeding
What Do Elks Eat? Understanding the Feeding Habits and Adaptability of These Majestic Herbivores
Elk are the majestic creatures. They are herbivorous animals with a diverse and adaptable diet. Their feeding habits vary according…
Life cycle & reproduction
What happens when a whale dies? Whale falls, floating carcasses and strandings
A dead whale sinks, floats or washes ashore. On the deep seafloor it becomes a whale fall that feeds hagfish,…
Senses
Do beluga whales use echolocation?
Yes. Belugas send out high clicks through their melon and listen for echoes to find fish and breathing holes in…
Size & weight
How much does a beluga whale weigh?
Adult belugas average about 1,430 kg (3,150 lb), and big males reach about 1,900 kg. Calves weigh 41–59 kg at…
Predators & threats
What eats a blue whale?
Only killer whales are known to hunt blue whales; the first confirmed kills were off Australia in 2019 and 2021.…
Anatomy & appearance
What do beluga whales look like?
Adult belugas are pure white, 2.6–4.5 m long, with a round, flexible forehead, no dorsal fin and a neck that…
Predators & threats
What eats humpback whales?
Killer whales are the only regular predators of humpback whales, and they go after calves. Sharks almost never kill a…
Adaptations
Adaptations of dolphins: how they hunt, breathe and sleep in the sea
Dolphins survive with echolocation, fast deep breaths through a blowhole, blubber, a streamlined body and half-brain sleep. Here is how…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a camel: what the hump really holds, and how camels beat the desert
Camels survive the desert with humps full of fat, not water, a body that can drink 145 litres in one…
Conservation & population
Are Moose Endangered – Are moose protected species
Moose are one of the most iconic and fascinating animals of the northern regions of the world. These majestic animals…
Anatomy & appearance
What Is An Okapi
The okapi was first discovered by Europeans in 1901 when British explorer Harry Johnston came across it during his expedition…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a giraffe: how the tallest animal makes its height work
A giraffe's key adaptations are its 1.8 m neck, a heart that pumps at nearly twice human blood pressure, a…