Shot just outside of Seattle, a hunting Osprey was trying to catch a meal and ended up becoming the target of a hunting bald eagle instead. Watch the dramatic footage. Read More
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The Amethystine python is a nonvenomous snake species. It's a popular reptile that is popular for its colors and size. This type of snake is one of the world's six… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 weeks ago
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By Ashley Haugen 2 weeks ago
We love to hear from our readers. Whether you have a story idea, article feedback or simply want to share a personal story about an animal encounter or a beloved… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 weeks ago
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are some of the largest cockroaches in the world, often reaching up to 4 inches long! And while the term "roach" my make you squeamish, these particular… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 4 weeks ago
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By Ashley Haugen 4 weeks ago
While most people know that a baby dog is called a puppy, many may not know what a baby elephant is called. In this fun infographic, explore the world of… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 1 month ago
Kookaburras are a kingfisher bird that is native to eastern Australia. They're known specifically for their call, which sounds like a loud cackling or laughter-like sound. While it's fun to… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 1 month ago
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By Ashley Haugen 1 month ago
Just like humans have homes, animals also have places they live. The places where animals live are called habitats. Also, just as humans are all different and therefore live in… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 1 month ago
The holidays are a festive time of year. Homes are decorated for the season — Christmas trees, ornaments, poinsettias, and the like. And there are also plenty of holiday treats… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 1 month ago
We love to hear from our readers. Whether you have a story idea, article feedback or simply want to share a personal story about an animal encounter or a beloved… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 1 month ago
We love to hear from our readers. Whether you have a story idea, article feedback or simply want to share a personal story about an animal encounter or a beloved… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Reindeer have very distinct droppings that reveal more than you may realize. From what they eat to where they migrate, reindeer poop is incredibly telling. Here's what you can out… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Today, we're headed on a word search for 10 fun farm animals. The list includes: Chicken Rabbit Duck Turkey Sheep Pig Donkey Horse Goat Cow See if you can find… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Few insects are as beloved as the monarch butterfly. These fascinating creatures are beautiful, boldly colored and surprisingly strong — the North American monarch migrating thousands of miles during its… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Giraffes are some of the world's most recognizable animals. Known primarily for having beautiful spotted patterns, long necks and graceful gaits, these creatures are actually incredibly complex. One of the… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
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By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Did you know that every animal has its own unique footprint? Just like people have fingerprints, animals leave footprints behind that make it easy to identify what type of animal… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Dog owners know that sometimes dogs tend to linger around the kitchen — particularly at mealtime, likely hoping for a scrap to haphazardly make its way onto the floor and… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Contrary to what Saturday morning cartoons depict, Tasmanian devils aren't tornado-like in their movements. They are, however, scrappy and aggressive. They noises they make reflect that demeanor — snarls, snorts… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
We love to hear from our readers. Whether you have a story idea, article feedback or simply want to share a personal story about an animal encounter or a beloved… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
You may have read in our recent news article that the National Zoo in Washington, DC, recently welcomed two new giant pandas from China. Bao Li and Qing Bao are… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
It's National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Since 1996, the Humane Society of the United States has promoted this week-long event as a way to… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 2 months ago
Oak toads are the smallest of the toad species in North America, easily identified by a mid-dorsal, light stripe with variable black and brown spots. They have proportionally large parotoid… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
Polecats are expert hunters that capture and eat rodents, snakes, frogs, and birds. They are very similar in appearance to ferrets. They can reach a speed of 15mph. Species of… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
Lizardfish are predatory fish with elongated bodies, sharp teeth, and camouflage patterns that help them blend into their surroundings, found in shallow tropical waters worldwide. The lizardfish is a family… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“The Ghost Bird of South America” If you are ever in a South or Central American rainforest at night and hear a spine-tingling sound that reminds you of a mournful… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The Eurasian Wolf is also known as the Russian forest wolf or common wolf. This wolf is the largest subspecies of gray wolf in the world. It can live to… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“Its Species Name Means ‘Beautiful Wood Nymph'” Found in the trees of Central American rainforests, this unignorable frog has become a symbol of conservation. Its fluorescent colors may put you… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“The largest Asian antelope.” Nilgai means “blue cow” in Hindi and describes the lovely bluish-gray color of the male’s coat. It’s not only the biggest antelope found in Asia, it’s… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“They can cover three feet of ground in a single leap” Eastern barred bandicoots are omnivores with a diet of plants and insects. They have brown or gray fur with… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
Parrotfish are vibrantly colored marine fish known for their beak-like mouths, which they use to scrape algae off coral reefs, contributing to reef health and ecosystem balance. The parrotfish has… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The keta salmon, native to the North Pacific, boasts a torpedo-like form with a slightly compressed body. Its bluish-green scales exhibit black speckles when not breeding. “The keta salmon is… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
Insects are incredibly abundant worldwide, with estimates ranging from 900,000 to 10 million distinct species, making them among the most prevalent creatures on Earth. Insects are one of the most… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The freshwater eel lives in freshwater as an adult but migrates to the ocean to spawn, after which they die. The type species, the European eel, is critically endangered. "Eel"… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The crucian carp, native to England and now living in almost the entirety of Europe and parts of Asia, is a hearty freshwater fish that thrives in lakes, ponds and… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
"Danios make a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists due to their hardy nature." Danios come in many types and colors, but the common attribute across the species is their size,… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“The most abundant jellyfish in the United States” Many people might be shocked to learn that the tiny, harmless Craspedacusta sowerbyi, a hydromedusan jellyfish, is the most commonly found jellyfish… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
It’s easy to see how a boxfish got its name. Its body is the shape of a small box! These are saltwater fish living on coral reefs in the Pacific… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The nudibranch is a soft-bodied marine gastropod mollusk, also called a sea slug, that sheds its shell after the larval stage. Its name means "naked gill." Some species steal the… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The ribbon eel is one of 223 species of moray eel. The ribbon eel is also called a ribbon moray, a Bernis eel and a leaf-nosed moray. These eels live… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“The spider ball python is known for having a head wobble.” Adult spider ball pythons are between two and four and a half feet in length. Though they are ball… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The ball python is one of the 10 species that are in the genus Python. The genus is made up of constricting species in the Pythonidae family that live in… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
"The Mojave rattlesnake is the most venomous rattlesnake in the world." The Mojave rattlesnake, native to deserts of the southwestern United States and central Mexico, is a pit viper that… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“The lake sturgeon is considered a living fish fossil.” Also called the rock sturgeon, this strange-looking, laid-back, long-lived fish hasn’t changed much since the Pleistocene epoch. Its body sports dinosaur-like… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
“King Snakes eat other types of snakes.” King snakes can climb trees and swim. They are carnivores eating rodents, birds, birds’ eggs, lizards, and other snakes. These snakes are not… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The red tail boa is sometimes called the Suriname red tail boa, boa constrictor, or common boa. Summary The common boa can grow to be 13 feet long or greater… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The red-headed vulture is critically endangered. You can read more about the various conservation statuses of wildlife here. Summary The bright red head of this bird makes it easy to… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
The Cuban cockroach is one of the only ones in the entire United States that requires only the female to reproduce. Summary The Cuban cockroach, also known as the green… Read More
By Ashley Haugen 3 years ago
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