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17 Black Birds With Yellow Beaks: How to Properly Identify Each Kind
There are at least 17 different species of birds with primarily black plumage coupled with yellow beaks in one or…
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The Complete List of All 50 Official US State Birds (With Pictures!)
Every state of the United States has named at least one official state bird, along with Washington, D.C., and three…
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No Hummingbirds in Hawaii? Discover Why the State Has Banned These Birds
Hawaii has a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Despite that, you won’t find any hummingbirds among the over 300…
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30 Colorful Creatures That Look Like Rainbows
The animal kingdom is full of color, thanks to a combination of biological pigments, structural color (of both the iridescent…
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Discover When Hummingbirds Are Set to Emerge in Kentucky
Did you know Kentucky only has one truly native hummingbird species? That’s right, only the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) calls…
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Baby Crow: 6 Pictures and 6 Amazing Facts
The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large, shiny black corvid species native to North America. It is one of…
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Are African Wild Dogs Endangered and How Many Are Left In the World?
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is an iconic canid species endemic to continental Africa. Unfortunately, it is also one…
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The Complete List of the 9 3-Letter Birds
There are over 11,000 living species of birds (Aves) around the world, but only a handful of these are known…
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The Complete List of Every U.S. State Dinosaur and Fossil
Almost every U.S. state has designated either an official state dinosaur and/or state fossil symbol. Only five states have none,…
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The Complete List of Every Official US State Reptile (With Pictures!)
Only about half of the states in the United States have named an official state reptile. However, two of these…
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400+ Best and Cutest Penguin Names
Penguins (Spheniscidae) are a famous family of flightless aquatic birds. Thanks to a combination of their unique looks and lifestyle,…
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6 Places in the U.S. Where You Can Still See Hummingbirds in February
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) are a family of over 360 small iridescent birds all native to the Americas. These tiny flying jewels…
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Baby Komodo Dragon: 6 Pictures and 6 Incredible Facts
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is an endangered species endemic to just four small islands of Indonesia: its namesake, Komodo,…
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Discover 10 Types of Owls in Alabama (From Most Common to Rarest)
There are over 220 living owl species around the world, but only 10 have been recorded in Alabama. Read on…
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Explore the 35 Incredible 4-Letter Birds
There are over 11,000 living species of birds (Aves) around the world, but only a small percentage of these are…
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37 Dinosaurs That Start With K
With over 900 genera of non-avian dinosaurs officially named thus far, there are dinos that start with every letter of…
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Male vs Female Otters: 4 Key Differences
Otters are any of 13 living species in the Lutrinae subfamily of mammals. As all otters are either semi-aquatic or…
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Baby Aardvark: 10 Pictures and 6 Amazing Facts
The aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is a distinctive mammal native to Africa. They are widely distributed south of the Sahara from…
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The Complete List of Every U.S. State Amphibian
Only about half of the states in the United States have an official state amphibian. However, two of these states…
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The 9 Types of Owls in Virginia
There are over 220 living owl species around the world, but only nine of them can be found in Virginia.…
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Heterochromia in Cats: Odd-Eyed Cat Genetics and Common Breeds
Have you ever seen an “odd-eyed” cat? Domestic cats with two different color eyes have the feline form of heterochromia…
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The Complete List of All 13 Turtles Found in Pennsylvania
Turtles are any of over 350 living species of reptiles in the order Testudines. Pennsylvania is home to 12 native…
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15 Owls that Live in Washington State (and Where You’re Likely to See Them)
There are over 220 living owl species around the world, but only 15 of them are found in Washington state.…
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Discover the 15 Most Colorful Wild Ducks and Where You Can See Them
When it comes to colorful ducks, males (drakes) are often more vibrant than females (hens), especially during the breeding season.…
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Baby Tapir Calf: 10 Pictures and 5 Incredible Facts
Tapirs are any of four living species in the Tapiridae family. Three are native to Central America and South America,…
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Discover the Reasons Why Flamingoes Stand on One Leg
After their pretty in pink coloration, perhaps what people associate most with flamingos is their one-legged stance. But why exactly…
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Bird Crests, Casques, and Combs: Differences and Examples
Many birds have interesting structures on top of their heads. These are classified into three main types: crests, casques, and…
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Discover the Official State Bird of South Dakota
South Dakota named the ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) as its official state bird in 1943. South Dakota boasts it is…
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Baby Ostrich: 10 Pictures and 10 Incredible Facts
Ostriches (Struthio spp.) are not only the largest and heaviest of all living birds but also lay the largest eggs…
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Discover How Fast Polar Bears Can Swim: Top Speeds and Interesting Facts!
Polar bears are not only the largest of the world’s eight living bear species but also the most aquatic. Their…
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What Do American Robins Eat In The Winter? 3 Common Foods
The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a songbird in the thrush family (Turdidae). It is found across North America and…
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What Are Piebald Peacocks and How Rare Are They?
Peafowl (Pavo and Afropavo spp.), aka peacocks (technically the term for just the males; females are peahen), are famous for…
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Are Polar Bears Endangered and How Many Are Left In the World?
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is both the largest and most aquatic of the world’s eight living bear species. Unfortunately,…
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Discover 17 Birds With Beautiful Multicolor Beaks
The bird world is full of amazing beaks with a wonderful diversity of not just form and function, but also…
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5 Falcons Found in Pennsylvania: How to Identify Them and Where They Live
Pennsylvania is home to three native falcon (Falco spp.) species. Additionally, two other falcon species appear in records in the…
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29 Birds That Spend Their Winters in Maryland
While Maryland has many resident birds that can be seen all year, others only make their home in the state…
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Discover the Official State Bird of Kentucky
The official state bird of Kentucky is the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). Kentucky declared the “native redbird, commonly known as…
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Male vs. Female Macaws: 4 Key Differences
Macaws are large Neotropical parrots spread across a half dozen different genera (Anodorhynchus, Ara, Cyanopsitta, Diopsittaca, Primolius, and Orthopsittaca). There…
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13 Birds That Spend Their Winters in Pennsylvania
While Pennsylvania has many year-round resident birds, others only make their home in the state for part of the year.…
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Male vs. Female Lovebirds: 5 Key Differences
Lovebirds are any of nine living parrot species in the genus Agapornis, all native to Africa, and their many domesticated…
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The Big List of 61 Blue Birds
The world is full of blue-feathered birds. However, all those beautiful blues seen in bird feathers are not biological pigments,…
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Male vs. Female Penguins: 5 Key Differences
While in many bird species, it is easy to tell males and females apart thanks to sexual dimorphism, Penguins (Spheniscidae)…
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The Complete List of Every Official US State Insect Symbol (With Pictures!)
Nearly every state of the United States has at least one official state insect symbol. Iowa and Michigan are the…
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23 Dinosaurs That Start With Z
While it used to be difficult to find more than a few dinosaurs whose names started with the letter Z,…
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Discover the Official State Bird of Colorado
The official state bird of Colorado is the Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys). The Colorado legislature designated the lark bunting as the…
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Black Crowned Crane vs. Grey Crowned Crane: What Are The Differences?
There are two species of African crowned cranes (Balearica spp.), each further divided into two subspecies: These two closely related…
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Discover the Amazing Colors of the Various Types of Penguins
Penguins (Spheniscidae) are famous for their black and white plumage, a classic example of countershading camouflage. But where do these…
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Emperor Penguin Size Comparison: Just How Big and Tall Do They Get?
The emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the world’s heaviest and tallest living penguin species. Read on to find out just…
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Discover the Hammer-Headed Bat: The Giant-Headed, Fruit-Eating Creature
The hammer-headed bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus) is the largest bat species in mainland Africa. It is also the most sexually dimorphic…
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Discover the Official State Bird of Hawaii
Hawaii named the Nēnē aka Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) its official state bird in 1957. It is the world’s rarest…