The Final Farewell: A Legendary Horse’s Retirement
A touching ceremony celebrated the career of Speedy Kick, a revered racing mare, on December 10 at Urawa Racetrack. Having finished her last race on December 30 in the Tokyo…
Animals are living organisms that belong to the kingdom Animalia. They are multicellular, eukaryotic beings that typically exhibit a complex structure composed of specialized cells, tissues, and organs. Most animals are capable of movement at some stage in their life cycle and have nervous systems that allow them to respond to external stimuli. They obtain energy primarily through the consumption of organic material, as they are generally heterotrophic, meaning they rely on other organisms for sustenance.
Animals are characterized by their inability to produce their own food through photosynthesis, which distinguishes them from plants. They reproduce sexually or asexually, with a vast diversity in reproductive strategies seen across different species. Animals can be classified into various groups based on characteristics such as body structure, development, and genetic relations, leading to classifications like invertebrates and vertebrates.
The animal kingdom encompasses a wide variety of species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and countless invertebrates such as insects, arachnids, and mollusks. Each group exhibits unique adaptations and behaviors that contribute to the ecological balance of the world’s ecosystems.
A touching ceremony celebrated the career of Speedy Kick, a revered racing mare, on December 10 at Urawa Racetrack. Having finished her last race on December 30 in the Tokyo…