Mosquito means small fly in Spanish but when it comes to having the flying insect around they are a big pain. They love body heat, dampness, milk, and movement, among other things which makes pregnant women a favorite target.  So why do they bite us?  The females want our blood to mature their eggs.

Next time you're near water on a quiet evening listen for the sound of frogs. While they make many different types of sounds based on their type, it's mostly the males you hear looking for a female mate.

The word rhinoceros is from the Greek with the meanings' of two words, rhino (nose) and keras (horn).  Unfortunately it's the keras or horn that is causing the large African animal to become endangered.  Like human hair the rhino's horns are made up of the protein keratin.  This tightly wound fiber is highly sought after by some countries for medicine and even knife handles.

The largest member of the dolphin family is the killer whale. The name killer whale is from the Spanish term "asesina-ballenas," meaning whale killer because they were known to gather and hunt whales.

As a kid did you catch fireflies and wonder why they light up? It's a pigment in their fatty tissue called luciferin located on the sides of their stomach.  When oxygen is brought in through air tubes and reaches their nerves they get stimulated and light up.