Alligator: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Alligator mississippiensis (American Alligator), Alligator sinensis (Chinese Alligator) Family: Alligatordae Type: Reptile Conservation Status: American Alligator: Least Concern Chinese Alligator: Critically Endangered Introduction The alligator is a large reptile that has been around for more than 150 million years, surviving through multiple mass extinctions and adapting to various environmental changes. Known for its tough, […]
A Complete A to Z List of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs are a diverse group of reptiles of the clade Dinosauria. They first appeared during the Triassic period, between 243 and 233.23 million years ago, although the exact origin and timing of the evolution of dinosaurs is the subject of active research. They became the dominant terrestrial vertebrates after the Triassic–Jurassic extinction […]
Dragon Chinese Zodiac Sign: Symbolism in Chinese Culture As a unique kind of cultural cohesion and accumulation, the image of the Dragon is deeply rooted in the minds of the Chinese people. Not only is the Dragon culture imprinted in the daily lives (birth and old age, sickness and death) of the people, but it also penetrates all aspects of […]
Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Sign: Symbolism in Chinese Culture The rabbit is a docile animal loved by everyone, and one cannot help but to touch it whenever it is seen. The Rabbit is not only one of the 12 zodiac signs of China, but it’s also closely related to people’s lives. The symbolic cultural meanings of the rabbit are closely related […]