Animal Facts
The World’s Five Most Venomous Snakes
Snakes get a bad rap. In stories, they’re often portrayed as crafty, or even evil — and almost always as dangerous or deadly to humans. In reality, many snakes are harmless, and even beneficial to humans. But we aren’t talking about those snakes today. Today we’re focusing on the snakes that deserve their reputation.... READ MORE
Our Top 5 Pop-Culture Dragons
Fantasy books and movies are filled with magical creatures, from the tiniest faeries to the mightiest giants. But for us, nothing comes close to the majestic power of the dragon. Dragons have appeared in stories for thousands of years, but we’re particularly fond of the ones we grew up hearing about — the ones that have cemented their... READ MORE
Unveiling the Hidden Messages: Meet Your Animal Guides!
You know those times when you feel a special connection with an animal, like they're trying to tell you something? It's like they're dropping hints from the universe, but without actually speaking human. Well, hold on tight, because we're about to embark on a whimsical journey to decode the secret language of some common animal guides: the butterfly,... READ MORE
This Island in Brazil is Full of Snakes
Have you ever heard of Snake Island? Otherwise known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, this island is positively overrun with 2,000-4,000 golden lancehead vipers—one of the deadliest snakes in the entire world. A golden lancehead viper’s venom is up to five times more toxic than other lancehead species. Their venom can kill a full-grown... READ MORE
Our Fantastic Animal of the Month: The Wyvern (Trivia)
The wyvern might be a creature of myth, but it’s our most favorite (can you tell?) and it’s high time we honor it by making it our Animal of the Month. Here are some cool, strange, and sometimes funny facts about the wyvern. All wyverns are dragons, but not all dragons are wyverns You can distinguish a wyvern from, say, a standard... READ MORE
Five Fun Facts About the Raven
Ravens are more than just the gothiest birds around. They’re also highly intelligent, social creatures who get up to all sorts of weird and wonderful things. It was hard to pin down just five of our favorite facts about the raven. But check these out—and leave your own fun fact about this kooky corvid in the comments if you have ‘em! ... READ MORE
Fun Facts About the Majestic Shark
What’s that in the water? Might just be Wyvern Hoard’s Animal of the Month! We’ve got our eyes on the majestic but misunderstood shark. Here are some fun facts about our finned friend, the shark. Du-DUN Du-DUN The title of fastest shark in the world goes to the Mako Shark, which can swim up to 50 miles an hour. The oldest shark fossil... READ MORE
8 Fun Facts about Spiders
Spiders get a bad rap for being a little creepy-crawly. But you know, and we know, that spiders are some of the coolest arachnids ever. Not convinced? Here are 8 fun and sometimes strange facts about spiders, Hoard’s critter of the month. 1. Spiders are nearsighted It’s funny, but with all 8 of their eyes, spiders can’t see that... READ MORE
5 Amazing Lion Facts To Celebrate World Lion Day
Lions have long been symbols of strength and nobility throughout history. And when you consider their powerful and regal bearing, it’s no wonder so many kings and nations have adopted the lion as their symbol. So to mark World Lion Day, here are 5 incredible facts about these majestic animals you may not know. Lion Running GIFfrom Lion GIFs... READ MORE
Animal of the Month: Bears! 5 Facts About These Furry Predators.
Whether you see them as fierce merciless hunters or big fluffy bundles of fun, bears are loved and respected the world over. But outside certain species’ love of honey and salmon, many people don’t know much about these majestic beasts. So here are 5 essential bear facts to satisfy your curiosity. 1. There are 8 different species of... READ MORE