Monarch Butterfly
Volunteers Needed to Report on Monarch Butterfly Sightings
For the past several years, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has been asking the public for help in reporting…
Monarch Butterfly
Articles
Stop Boiling Your Lobsters! Researchers Find Crustaceans Can Feel Pain
A recent study commissioned by the United Kingdom confirms what Swiss scientists determined in 2018: lobsters, crabs, and octopuses are…
Blog
New Study: Are Dolphins Faking Their Vocal Skills?
In a new study from The Royal Society, scientists have discovered many mammals use sounds that don’t match their body…
Blog
Goodbye Winter: Movie Star Dolphin Passes Away
“Dolphin Tale’s” leading lady has passed away. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida announced today that Winter, the dolphin, had…
Joro Spider
Is the Invasive Joro Spider Headed to a Town Near You?
The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North…
Whales
Baleen Whales Consume Three Times the Krill Previously Estimated
In a recent study published in Nature, researchers have discovered that baleen whales actually consume at least three times as…
Articles
Researchers Trace Tusks Back to Mammals’ Toothy Ancestors
Have you ever noticed that only mammals have tusks? No bird, reptile, or amphibian has developed this distinct feature, indicating…
Elephant
New Study: After Years of Poaching, Elephants Change Their Evolutionary Trajectory
Poaching has long been a threat to the African elephant population. During the Mozambique Civil War – a twenty year period…
Horse
Paleogenetics Solves the Mystery of the Modern Horse
The origins of the first domesticated horses have long been a mystery in the world of archaeology and history. Horses…
Koala
Koalas “Vax Up” Against Chlamydia
After years of struggling to find an end to the chlamydia epidemic that has had sweeping negative effects on Australia’s…
Walrus
You Can Help Scientists Spot Walruses from Space
The British Antarctic Society and World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) are looking for “citizen scientists” to help look for walruses in…
Sloth
Scientists Uncover Extinct Sloth Species in Underwater Cave in Dominican Republic
Despite only having six species of sloths living today, sloths were one of the most prolific animal species during the…
Articles
From Bats to Dolphins: A Look at Animals That Rely on Sonar
Sonar, originally SONAR, an acronym for SOund Navigation And Ranging, allows animals (or man-made devices like submarines) to use sound…
Articles
Could Zebrafish Vision Cure Color Blindness?
The study of color vision can be traced back to the 17th century. Isaac Newton identified the colors in our…
Mylodon
The Mylodon is Shaping Our Knowledge of Extinct Species and Their Ecosystems
Sloths have changed quite a bit in the last ten thousand years. The slow-moving, sleepy, leaf-eating creature we see hanging…
Blog
New Cassowary Study: Australia’s Most Dangerous Bird Was Once A Prehistoric Pet
In a new study from the National Academy of Science, researchers have found that humans may have been raising cassowaries…
Blog
New Study: Orangutans Challenge Decades of Mathematics and Provide Insight Into Origins of Language Itself
For decades researchers have been studying orangutans’ language and linguistic patterns in order to seek answers for human speech development.…
Blog
Study: New ‘Hell Heron’ and ‘Hunter’ Dinosaur Species Uncovered In United Kingdom
In a study published on September 29th, researchers from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom released the names…
Blog
New Study: Is Your Dog a Pessimist?
We all see our pups as “man’s best friend” and assume that because they get their daily walks, pets, and…
Elephant
New Study: For Elephants, Sisters are Better Than Brothers
Researchers from Myanmar, Finland, and the United Kingdom have recently discovered that having older sisters has a significant positive impact…
Blog
Chinese Study: Habitat ‘Sweet Spot’ May Prevent Panda Inbreeding
In a new study out of China, researchers have made some significant discoveries linking habitat fragmentation and giant panda reproduction…
Blog
New Study: Disabled Parrot Learns to Use Tools Like Human
Keas are a type of parrot unique to New Zealand. They are one of few alpine parrot species and are…
Blog
Are Snakes Mammals?
Snakes are reptiles. They are not mammals. Mammals have hair or fur, while snakes are covered with overlapping scales. Mammals…
Reviews
The Best Large Dog Beds: Updated
It’s not just you who needs a good night’s sleep every night. Although your pooch may seem quite content to…
Reviews
The Best Heated Dog Beds
When the temperature starts to drop, most of us start to reach for our jackets, sweaters, winter coats, scarves, and…
Reviews
Best Calming Dog Beds
Humans aren’t the only living beings that can experience stress and anxiety. Man’s best friend can feel anxious as well.…
Reviews
Read Up on the Best Dog Sprinklers
Keep your pooch cool during the dog days of summer with a bit of water play. Most dogs love splashing…
Reviews
We Reviewed the Best Dog Cones
When your pet gets injured, their instinct is to start licking or scratching the wound. But letting them do so…
Reviews
We Reviewed the Best Dog Pools
If your dog loves playing outdoors, then you’ll need to make sure he doesn’t suffer on super hot days. Of…
Reviews
Check Out the Best Dog Food Containers
There are many things you need to do to ensure your dog’s health and happiness. One of them is ensuring…
Reviews
Reviewed: The 10 Best Dog Harnesses
Walking your dog should be a walk in the park. We mean that figuratively, though you can also take it…
Reviews
Best Dog Clippers for Grooming: Our Top Choices
It’s important that you keep your dog’s coat neat and trim, not just because it makes them look good. Pet…
Reviews
Reviewed: The 3 Best Dog Seat Belts
Taking your dog on a road trip is a great way to spend more time with your furry friend. It…
Reviews
Reviewed for You: The 3 Best Dog DNA Test Kits
As more pet owners adopt mixed breed dogs, many are asking: “What is the best dog DNA test kit?“. Is…
Reference
Animal Classification: The Complete Guide
The classification of organisms is an important system for understanding how they are all related. Based on the Linnaeus method,…
Animals
Bison
The Largest Land Mammal in North America With their gigantic heads, massive horns, and shaggy fur, bison are the largest…