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A Season in the Shadows: How Biology Defines the Desert Javelina Hunt
Javelinas have a storied history in North America, even if they are not well understood by people who live outside…
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A Second Chance at Life: Meet the Cloned Ferrets Saving Their Entire Species
One of North America’s most endangered species is getting a new lease on life thanks to technological innovations. This past…
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Armadillos Bounce Backwards—But Why Do They Haul Nests This Way?
There is no other creature on earth quite as cute yet strange-looking as the armadillo. They can roll up into…
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No, You’re not Hallucinating: These Roaches are Wearing Backpacks
In the latest update on man-made horrors beyond our comprehension, researchers are equipping cockroaches with tiny backpacks. But these roaches…
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Bald Eagle Chick Born Live on Camera Thrills Viewers Worldwide
Majestic eagle pairs breed each year, and the advent of new technology allows people to watch their stories unfold in…
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The Animals of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon Are Running Out of Room to Survive
The Indian River Lagoon is the most diverse estuary in North America and one of the most diverse areas in…
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The Rise of White-Tailed Deer and Why Managing Their Numbers Matters
White-tailed deer are among the most abundant big game animals in North America. They are practically everywhere, found in widespread…
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How to Clean a Bird Cage With Minimal Mess
Pet bird owners know that birds can be messy. Birdseed is often found in greater quantities on the floor around…
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Laika the Space Dog: A Scientific Breakthrough Built on an Ethical Line
The story of Laika, the first dog in space, has been shrouded in legend, misinformation, and propaganda since she first…
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How Humans Accidentally Created Europe’s Most Docile Bear
Every fall and winter, headlines are filled with stories about bears—attacks on humans, raids on garbage cans, and threats to…
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The Claw That Can Open a Car Door: Bear’s Incredible Grip Strength
Bears are at least 2.5 to 5 times stronger than the average human. While a bear’s full strength is realized…
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Maryland Zoo Welcomes Eight New African Penguin Chicks
The Maryland Zoo just announced its most recent arrival: eight African penguin chicks hatched and are ready to greet the…
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How to Clean a Fish Tank Without Killing Beneficial Bacteria
The idea of giving a fish tank a proper cleaning always seems like a lot of work, but it doesn’t…
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The Remarkable Underwater Sleep Habits of Turtles
When most mammals go to sleep, they lie their weary heads on a pillow, the ground, or curl up in…
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$4,000 Fine for Influencer After Death-Adder Photo Stunt: A Warning on Wildlife Exploitation
Influencers get a lot of leeway when it comes to certain things. Their social media followings result in undeniable star…
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Remembering Claude, a Rare Albino Alligator and San Francisco Legend
One of San Francisco’s unlikely heroes passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 30. Claude was one…
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Brown Recluse Bites Aren’t Always Serious — But These Signs Mean They Are
Brown recluse spiders are one of those creatures with reputations that far exceed their actual dimensions. Brown recluses are a…
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Fighting Slugs: How They Protect Their Resources
Even the meeting of lips can become an aggressive act in the animal kingdom. When humans come lip to lip,…
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Meet the Cat Who Thinks She’s A Dog
Sometimes, it seems like there is an eternal rivalry between cats and dogs. They may both capture our attention equally…
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The Fascinating Transformation of the Regal Moth
One look at a regal moth and you might mistake it for a type of flower, like a marigold. It…
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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
Cats can be such elegant, elusive creatures that it makes you wonder where they get their cultivated sense of style,…
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This South American Bird Was Just Spotted in Delaware — and It’s Only Happened 6 Times Ever in North America
Birding is one of those hobbies that is easy to mock—until you turn thirty. Then, suddenly and perhaps against your…
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Clams vs. Mussels: What’s the Difference?
They live in the water and sometimes make an appearance on your dinner plate. Meet clams and mussels, two of…
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What’s the IHA, and How Will it Change Dog Breeds in the Years to Come?
A new assessment toolkit for dog breeds, called the innate health assessment (IHA), has everyone in the breeding industry up…
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All 50 U.S. State Animals: Birds, Mammals, and Their Significance
Every U.S. state has claimed an official animal, and the results are far stranger than you'd expect. From extinct bears…
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The Sacred Status of Cows, Elephants, and Monkeys in Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions. It adheres to an interconnected worldview where the divine and the material…
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8 Everyday Habits That Actually Make a Difference for Wildlife
It’s hard to deny that humans have spread so far and fast across the planet that our presence has serious…
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Why New Tank Syndrome Is Killing Your Fish
It’s a moment every first-time fish owner experiences: you’re excited about your new fish tank and the fish you searched…
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A Small Win for the Eastern Black Rhino Species
The black rhinoceros, also called the hooked-lip rhinoceros, is one of the most unique and treasured animals in Africa. Long…
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Brilliant Blue Samurai Jellyfish Discovered in Japan
One look at a Portuguese man-of-war in the open water, and you would think it was some kind of singular,…
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New ‘Lucifer’ Bee Species Discovered in Australia
The greatest trick the devil pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist. It turns out, however, that Lucifer is…
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How Giraffes Evolved to the Elegant and Vertical Creatures They Are Today
The African continent contains a plethora of creatures great and small, but none stick out quite like giraffes. They tower…
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North America’s Most Common Squirrels and How to Tell Them Apart
The North American squirrel is an oft-seen but under-recognized staple of North America. They operate on a low-key level but…
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The Bizarre History of Morgan Island South Carolina’s Monkey Colony
Morgan Island sits just several miles off the coast of South Carolina. From the water, it looks pretty nondescript. It…
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A Guide to the Animals of Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park was established as a national monument at the turn of the 20th century for good reason. As…
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Why Barred Owls Are Considered ‘Invasive’ in the Western US
They may seem like phantom creatures of the night, but barred owls make themselves known. Also called striped owls and…
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Wild Treehopper With Chandelier-Like Horn Looks Straight Out of Sci-Fi
Some bugs look like actual aliens. While many insects have that classic bug appearance and related attributes, a select few…
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How Local Wildlife Prepares for Harsh Montana Winters
Montana is one of America’s northernmost states, sharing a border with Canada, which means wintertime is remarkably cold and hostile…
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How Minnesota Animals Get Ready for Winter
Every American state experiences winter to some degree, but few bear the brunt of freezing temperatures and environmental shifts like…
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Did Tom Brady Really Clone His Dog?
After Dolly the sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, news of animal cloning seemed to…
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Rare Brown Hyena Becomes Star of Award-Winning Wildlife Photo
Winning the wildlife photograph of the year is a hard enough task, but doing so with a stunning, almost mystical…
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The Animals of Indiana Dunes National Park
One of the more unique National Parks in the United States is undoubtedly Indiana Dunes National Park. Situated on the…
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All of the Fish and Freshwater Creatures You’ll Find in the Tennessee River
There is no doubt about it: the Tennessee River is one of the mightiest rivers in the southeastern United States.…
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What’s Swimming in the Arkansas River? A Look at Its Freshwater Life
The Mississippi River is massive, but one of its major tributaries, the Arkansas River, is no less lengthy. Running 1,469…
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Real-Life Lassie Leads Police to Her Elderly Owner Who’s Fallen and Can’t Get Up
There is no animal on earth quite as loyal to humans as dogs. Whereas cats will give you the cold…
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Every Fish and Freshwater Animal Living in the Ohio River Today
The Ohio River is 981 miles long and flows from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its mouth on the Mississippi River in…
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The Fish and Freshwater Animals That Inhabit the Pecos River
The Rio Grande gets all the accolades for Southwest rivers, but the Pecos River gives it a run for its…
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Doggone Wild: Four People, including a 1-Year-Old, Injured in Dog Attack
Dogs can be the sweetest companions or the most vicious adversaries. They may be man’s best friend, but they are…
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The Turtle That Breathes Through Its Bum
There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the…
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Meet the Incredible Animals That Call the Columbia River Home
There’s no waterway in the Pacific Northwest quite as majestic or lengthy as the Columbia River. It runs 1,243 miles,…