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Based on fossils found in China and Uzbekistan, as well as a two million-year-old fossil found in South Africa, scientists believe that...

The total length of the U.S. shoreline is 95,471 miles long, according to NOAA. The official measurement includes Hawaii and Alaska.

Perpend [pər-PEND] Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, 15th century (Archaic) To ponder, consider. Examples of perpend in a sentence "My...

Unlike many other species of mongoose, Banded Mongooses are very social. When faced with a predator, they all squish in very close to one...

Anent [ə-NENT] Part of speech: preposition Origin: Old English, pre-13th century Concerning; about. Examples of anent in a sentence "I...

Palinode [PAL-ə-nohd] Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 17th century A poem in which the poet retracts a view or sentiment expressed in...

Lavender Waxbills have a specific greeting ritual — they say “hello” by alternately bowing to one another. Both male and female birds...

Renascent [rih-NEY-sənt] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 17th century Becoming active or popular again. Examples of renascent ...

Hardpan [HARD-pan] Part of speech: noun Origin: American English, 19th century A hardened impervious layer, typically of clay, occurring...

Vulpine [VUHL-pahyn] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 17th century 1.Relating to a fox or foxes. 2.Crafty; cunning. Examples of...

Ingeminate Facebook IconTwitter IconEmail Icon Audio for word of the day [in-JEM-ə-neyt] Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, 16th century...

Pygmy Hippos are relatively rare and live only in a few select areas in West Africa. They grow just 30 – 39 inches tall and weigh no more...

Untenable [ən-TEN-əb-əl] Part of speech: adjective Origin: French, 17th century (Especially of a position or view) Not able to be...

Beldam [BEL-dəm] Part of speech: noun Origin: Middle English, 15th century 1.An old woman. 2.A witch. Examples of beldam in a sentence...

Busker [BUS-kər] Part of speech: noun Origin: Spanish, 17th century A person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or...

Perseverate [pər-SEV-ə-reyt] Part of speech: verb Origin: English, 20th century Repeat or prolong an action, thought, or utterance after...

Poison Frogs are diurnal, meaning that they are active during the day. In contrast, most frogs are nocturnal, or active at night. Poison...

Tubbable [TUB-ə-bəl] Part of speech: adjective Origin: English, 20th century (Especially of fabric or clothes) Suitable for washing in a...

While they may not look fast, Collared Peccaries (also referred to as Pecari tajacu or Javelina) are surprisingly speedy. In fact, they...

Vedette [və-DET] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, 17th century 1.(Historical) A mounted sentry positioned beyond an army's outposts...