Katha Biswas

Sable

The sable is a medium-sized forest-dwelling mammal belonging to the weasel family. They go by names such as cibelina, kuroten, sobal, soopeli, zibelina, zibeline, and Zobel. Their... 

Thick-billed Parrot

The thick-billed parrot is a species named after its thick bill. A debate regarding whether it is a macaw or a conure exists since it has been called both. They are sometimes nicknamed... 

Virginia Opossum

The Virginia opossum is the world’s northernmost marsupial, and the only opossum found north of Mexico. It is also called the North American opossum. Locals often call it possum,... 

Dracula Parrot

The Dracula parrot, also called the Pesquet’s parrot or vulturine parrot, is a unique species with a goth-like appearance. Since their red and black wings appear similar to Dracula’s... 

Swamp Rabbit

The swamp rabbit is a species in the cottontail genus and is the largest among all cottontails. Some locals call it the cane-cutter because they can cut thick canebrake stalks with... 

Tawny Owl

The tawny owl, commonly known as the brown owl or the tawnies, is one of the most common owl species. This owl has 11 known subspecies, some of which are Strix aluco aluco, Strix... 

North Atlantic Right Whale

The North Atlantic right whale is a right whale species. These are baleen whales, which means they have baleen plates instead of teeth. Similar to other species in its genus, this... 

Humphead Wrasse

The humphead wrasse is a colorful fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is the largest living member of the wrasse family; it goes by different names such as Māori wrasse, mameng,... 

Transvaal Lion

The Transvaal lion is a subspecies of the African lion. It has a large social structure and is widely known for its mane. Their name was given after the Transvaal region of South Africa....