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Frog zoology
About 400 million years ago, some members of the sarcopterygian group of fish moved onto land. These became the first amphibians. Today, these animals still spend part of their lives in water and ... > more -
American Black Bear
The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), also known as simply the black bear or cinnamon bear, is the most common bear in North America. Black bears prefer forested and shrubby areas but use wet ... > more -
Anterior pituitary
The anterior pituitary (also called the adenohypophysis) comprises the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is part of the endocrine system. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the anterior ... > more -
Right whale
The right whales are marine mammals belonging to the family Balaenidae. Right whales are baleen whales belonging to the family Balaenidae. Three right whale species are recognized in the genus ... > more -
Greenhouse gas
Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Some greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, while others result from human activities such as ... > more
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