Jessica is a writer for Game Rant with a background in language-focused content. She is fluent in Japanese and got her start writing articles teaching about the culture and language. She graduated ...

Q. I notice you sometimes include scientific names of animals in your columns. One time you identified a timber rattlesnake; another time, two turtles (an Alabama redbelly turtle and a stinkpot).

A recent interview has shed some light on Animal Crossing's early days, revealing that the English version almost received a different title. Although the Animal Crossing series is now considered to ...

A gaggle of geese. A pride of lions. Why do we have these strange names for certain groups of animals? Why aren't all birds flocks regardless of the type of birds? Why are lions in prides and not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists estimate there are over 8 million animal species ...

Animal names for boys are having a moment, but what about animal names for girls?  Though not as popular, there are two ...

The animal kingdom is rich and diverse, full of creatures whose names start with different letters. The letter “S” alone brings a remarkable variety - from swift swimmers to slow climbers, from forest ...