Article created by: Emma A. Smith
Nearly 9 million animal species are believed to inhabit planet Earth, but humans have only identified about 1.2 million of them. While knowing them all is impossible, one fun way to explore the animal kingdom is through the alphabet.
Each letter offers a glimpse into Earth’s astonishing biodiversity. The letter “E” alone introduces us to giants like elephants, elusive eels, exotic birds, and electric fish.