Alina Bradford

Listeriosis is a bacterial infection typically caused by eating contaminated food.

Omnivores are the most flexible eaters of the animal kingdom; they eat both plants and meat.

An herbivore is an animal or insect that only eats vegetation, such as grasses, fruits, leaves, vegetables, roots and bulbs.

"Natural" and "organic" are common on food labels, but the terms can be confusing. There are, however, specific definitions for each term.

There are thousands of breeds of domestic sheep, and at least four species of wild sheep.

The masked bandits of the animal kingdom they live in a wide range of climates and habitats.

Wombats are small marsupials that look like a cross between a bear, a pig and a gopher.

Salamanders are amphibians that look like a cross between a frog and a lizard. Species include newts, mudpuppies and hellbenders.

The dingo is a wild, medium-size canine that has roamed Australia for thousands of years.

The mongoose is a long, furry creature with a legendary reputation as a ferocious snake fighter.

Impalas are medium-sized antelopes that are native to Africa. They are great jumpers that use their speed to escape predators.

Goats are among the earliest domesticated animals. Mountain goats live in steep, rocky areas.

The phrase "busy as a beaver" aptly describes these big-toothed rodents that can change the landscape and their environment.

Badgers are small mammals that are ferocious hunters and members of the largest family of carnivores.

Armadillos are small mammals with a shell of armored plates that protect them from predators.

The tongue is a mighty flexible organ. It enables licking, breathing, tasting, swallowing and speaking.

Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are reptiles with protective shells. They live on land, in the ocean and in lakes and rivers. There are more than 300 species.

The nose is part of the respiratory system and also contributes to other important functions, such as hearing and tasting.

The stomach is a bean-shaped sack located behind the lower ribs. It is the first stop in the digestive tract before food moves on to the small intestine.

Vitamin B6 is important to maintaining a healthy body and developing a healthy brain.

Vitamin B1, also called thiamine, is a B complex vitamin. It is found in many foods and is vitally important to keeping a body operating properly.

Vitamin B7, also called biotin, is a vital part of a healthy metabolism and creating important enzymes.

Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, also known as vitamin B9. It is commonly prescribed for pregnant women.

Hedgehogs are small mammals with cone-shaped faces, short legs and bodies that are covered with porcupine-like quills, but they are not closely related to porcupines.

Iguanas are lizards identified by their stocky stature, saggy skin and spines. They are popular pets and can live 15 to 20 years if cared for properly.