The Hammerhead Shark gets its unusual name because of the unusual shape of its head. The head of the shark appears to be flat and looks like a hammer from the side. There are actual 11 different types of Hammerhead Sharks with the Great Hammerhead being the…

Manatees are gentle giants that have the unique ability to go from salt water to fresh water. There are four living species of Manatees. They are sometimes called sea cows. They are closely related to land elephants. These amazing animals have been on the…

Beluga whales might just be the white whale of Moby Dick lore. Their unusual color makes them one of the most recognizable animals in the sea today. They tend to living in the colder waters that are near the Arctic Ocean and don't generally grow to be very…

The Arctic Fox that can survive some of the world's toughest weather conditions with ease. Its habitat is the extreme northern land regions that line the Arctic Circle and can be found in upper North America, Asia, and Europe. It can survive in weather conditions…

Man has always looked to the sky for guidance, whether it is a part of their spiritual beliefs or for literal guidance when navigating ships across the vast seas. As with the Greeks and Romans, the constellations represent images with unique stories and meanings…

Neil Armstrong is an American hero! He was the first man on the moon. While we take space travel a little more for granted than we used to Mr. Armstrong's contribution to space travel was tremendous. He uttered the words “one small step for man, one giant…

Amelia Earhart is one of the most recognizable names in the world today thanks to her passion in aviation. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and she set a number of aviation firsts as she attempted to fly around the world. She was…