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10 Spiders in Illinois
: When most people think of Illinois, they think of the “windy” streets of Chicago, sports, or deep-dish pizza. That…
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: When most people think of Illinois, they think of the “windy” streets of Chicago, sports, or deep-dish pizza. That…
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Georgia is home to many different plants and animals from black bears to big brown bats. It features both coastal…
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Delaware may be the second smallest state in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in natural beauty.…
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When most people think of Connecticut, their minds turn to history. After all, its nickname is The Constitution State, so…
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Dubbed The Golden State, California is a land rich in natural beauty. It’s home to a diverse array of creatures…
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Arkansas boasts an array of flora and fauna, lending its nickname, the Natural State. Along with common animals like deer…
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Arizona features some of the most breathtaking scenery in North America. From the majesty of the Grand Canyon to the…
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When most people think of Alaska they think of scenic vistas and large wild animals such as moose and grizzly…
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Alabama boasts a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, armadillos, and so much more. Venture down to its coastal…
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When most people think of Australia, the first animal that comes to mind is the kangaroo. A member of the…
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Many animals go through a larval stage before eventually evolving into an adult. One of the most well-known examples of…
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Few insects capture people’s imagination or fill us with wonder more than the firefly. Also known as glowworms or lightning…
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The armadillo is one of the strangest little creatures found in the Americas. Its name in Spanish translates to “little…
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Koalas are arboreal marsupials native to southern and eastern Australia. Despite its common name, the koala bear is not a…
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The ferret is one of the more unusual yet still common pets kept in North America. Members of the family…
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The octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures found under the sea. A member of the order Octopoda there…
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Few creatures in the animal kingdom have a name as unfortunate as the stink bug. A member of the family…
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Goats have a reputation for eating just about anything they can find. This stereotype is repeated in movies and television,…
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Scientists in Australia have a problem: the invasive cane toad is taking over. These toads have been an ecological threat…
Turtles
If you live in North America, specifically the central and eastern United States and Mexico, chances are you’ve encountered a…
Wasp
Few creatures on planet Earth fill people with as much fear as wasps. These tiny insects can pack a painful…
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To many people, particularly gardeners, moles are little more than pests. Their conical mounds can easily become a blight on…
Deer
Have you ever seen the movie, Bambi? In it, audiences are introduced to Bambi, a young deer, who must learn…
Crickets
Crickets belong to the order Orthoptera, which also includes grasshoppers and locusts. Maybe people often mistake crickets for grasshoppers, which…
Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are small, spiky mammals covered in hundreds of sharp spines made of stiff keratin. That said, they are not…
Mouse
Mice often get a bad rap. Many people think of mice as pests and go to extreme lengths to try…
Chipmunk
Chipmunks are rodents belonging to the family Sciuridae. They are native to North America, although one species, the Siberian chipmunk,…
Crab
Have you ever seen a hermit crab or owned one as a pet? These tiny decapod crustaceans are known for…
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Have you ever gone to a local pond or lake and seen people throwing bread into the water? Chances are…
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Have you ever read Winnie the Pooh? Chances are you have, which means you know that there’s nothing Pooh loves…
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Think back to a time when you were a kid playing outside on the playground. Do you remember seeing a…
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: Of all the orders of insects, few are as captivating or deadly as the mantises. Mantises are insects belonging…
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Have you ever tried to make your own bird feeder? One of the most common ways of doing this is…
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Of all the domesticated animals on earth, none is more abundant or important as the chicken. Originally raised for cockfighting…
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There are lots of sayings about pigs. “You can’t fatten the pig on market day. You can put wings on…
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Have you ever taken a bag of trash out to the trash can, only to discover a pile of wriggling…
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Have you ever seen a rabbit that you didn’t want to just scoop up and cuddle? These cute and cuddly…
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Have you ever heard the story of the grasshopper and the ant? In the story, the grasshopper chooses to play…
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Have you ever spent time at a pond and seen a winged insect zip past your vision? Chances are, the…
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Gorillas are the largest of the great apes and one of the most intelligent animals in the world. There exist…
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Have you ever seen a creature lying still and seemingly dead by the side of the road, only to watch…
Groundhog
People often associate groundhogs with Groundhog Day. On February 2nd, if the groundhog sees its shadow, that means there will…
Gecko
Geckos are one of the most common reptiles on the planet. There are nearly 2,000 species of gecko in seven…
Fish
Fish rank as the most diverse group of vertebrates in the world. Scientists recognize over 37,000 distinct species, with many…
Birds
Animal appearances are shaped by biological, environmental, and social factors. Typically, animals with drab or muted appearances evolved that way…
Nighthawk
Many animals possess a singular identifying feature, such as a rhinoceros’ horn or an elephant’s trunk. From a rattlesnake’s tail…
Birds
The term Mohawk refers to the Mohawk people, an indigenous tribe who plucked the hair from the sides of their…
Birds
Let’s face it, some animals have cooler names than others. For example, how could the blobfish ever hope to compete…
Birds
Have you ever tried to balance on one leg? While some yoga masters make this move appear simple, it’s not…
Cuckoo Bird
Most birds spend hours, days, or even weeks painstakingly building their nests. Some birds make nests out of mud, some…