Do You Know the Difference Between These Animals?

Plus, hornets vs. wasps, tortoises vs. turtles and more.

Happy Thursday Did you know the cougar holds one of the Guinness World Records for having the most names? Read on to learn the reason for its many names and find out the differences between often confused animals. Mountain Lions and Cougars: Are They the Same? By Wendy Bowman Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names! Read more >> What's the Difference Between a Hornet and a Wasp? Is this yellowjacket a hornet or a wasp? Read more >> American Crows and Ravens: What's the Difference? It takes an eye for small details to be a good bird-watcher. And that's certainly the case for ravens and crows. Read more >> What's the Difference Between a Tortoise and a Turtle?   They both have prehistoric looking shells and squatty legs, but how are they different? Read more >> Are Mules, Burros and Jackasses All Donkeys? Are these animals all the same? If so, why the different names? If not, what makes them different? Read more >> Dolphins and Porpoises: They're Different! Breaking news: Dolphins and porpoises don't actually look very much alike. Read more >> What's the Difference Between Manta Rays and Stingrays?   These two sea creatures can be easy to confuse. But they're actually quite different. We talked to experts to find out how to tell them apart. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! In my hand, I have two coins that are newly minted. Together, they total 30 cents. One isn't a nickel. What are the coins?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list