What Is Echocardiography? Echocardiography (EK-o-kar-de-OG-rah-fee), or echo, is a painless test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart. The pictures show the size and shape of your heart. They also show how well your heart's chambers and valves are working.
Taxonomy/Description. The Giant Otter's scientific name is Pteronura brasiliensis, which means winged tail belonging to Brazil, although this otter species is not limited to Brazil. Winged refers to the fin-like shape of the giant otter's tail. The giant otter is a member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, in the Mammalian Order of Carnivora.
Badger. The badger (Taxidea taxus) was designated the official state animal of Wisconsin in 1957. Wisconsin's nickname is The Badger State because miners dug tunnels into hillsides searching for lead in the 1800's, reminding people of badgers.adger. The badger (Taxidea taxus) was designated the official state animal of Wisconsin in 1957. Wisconsin's nickname is The Badger State because miners dug tunnels into hillsides searching for lead in the 1800's, reminding people of badgers.