Comparison
Lion vs. Hyena: The Similarities and Differences Between These African Predators
Lions and hyenas are often considered natural enemies. They share much of the same range throughout sub-Saharan Africa. They also…
Comparison
Lions and hyenas are often considered natural enemies. They share much of the same range throughout sub-Saharan Africa. They also…
Animal Lists
Have you ever wondered what the largest animal to ever live on land is? Or the biggest animal to ever…
Shark Facts
The great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) and the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) are both large, predatory, widely distributed sharks.…
Articles
Have you herd? Groups of animals often have unique, and sometimes funny, names. You’re probably familiar with the collective nouns…
Animal Lists
There are a wide variety of diets in the animal kingdom. While some animals need to eat hundreds of times…
Bird Facts
From giant vultures and eagles to majestic storks and cranes, Arizona offers year-round possibilities for large bird sightings. These birds…
Insects
England is the largest country in the United Kingdom, bordered by Wales to the west and Scotland to the north.…
Insect Facts
There are roughly six million species of insects in the world, with over 100,000 insect species in North America alone.…
Rabbit
Canada is home to five main native species of rabbits and hares, plus one introduced hare species. Rabbits and hares…
Cat Facts
Chocolate ranks among the most dangerous foods a cat can encounter, and the amount that triggers a veterinary emergency may…
Insect Facts
Insects are some of the most successful creatures on Earth. Scientists have described over 900,000 species of insects, with experts…
Horse Facts
Have you ever wondered how much horses weigh? A horse’s weight is not only determined by its breed, but also…
Animal Lists
Oklahoma is located in the South Central United States. “The Sooner State” is generally considered to belong to the Great…
Wolf Facts
Wolves are fascinating wild canids that have captivated humans throughout history. They can be found in diverse habitats from the…
Otter
Otters are semi-aquatic carnivorous mammals that belong to the Mustelidae family, which includes wolverines, weasels, and ferrets, among others. They…
Bird Facts
Most of the birds we encounter daily are small songbirds. They twitter through our gardens and backyards, calling to each…
Articles
Is it a tarantula with wings? Do spiders actually fly? Is it time to find a new planet? These are…
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) are a brown bear subspecies. They are native to North America and primarily inhabit Alaska,…
Fish Facts
The state of Indiana is home to some of the best fishing in the Midwest. Lake Michigan, Monroe Lake, Lake…
Birds
With 4.7 million acres of protected wilderness, Idaho offers a myriad of possibilities for wildlife and bird watching. Idaho’s unique…
Tarantula
Tarantulas are increasingly popular pets due to the ease of maintenance, relative affordability, small space requirements, and intriguing behavior. They…
Squid
Squid are marine mollusks that belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes octopuses and cuttlefish. There are over 300…
Salamander
Salamanders are small amphibians that look like a cross between a lizard and a frog. They have smooth, moist skin…
Sea Urchin
Sea urchins are marine invertebrates that are members of the class Echinoidea. They are commonly called echinoderms, a term which…
Humpback Whale
Most mammals, including whales, have teeth, but there are some exceptions. There are two different whale suborders: the Mysticeti, which…
Seals
Seals are marine mammals that primarily live in polar, subpolar, and temperate waters around the world. As carnivores, all seals…
Birds
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it has 384 miles of tidal shoreline that provide…
Rattlesnake Facts
Rattlesnakes belong to the subfamily Crotalinae, also known as pit vipers due to the heat-sensing glands, or pits, located on…
Vampire Bat
Vampire bats are small, leaf-nosed bats that belong to the bat subfamily, Desmodontinae. There are three recognized species of vampire…
Wombat
Wombats are stocky, short-legged marsupials found only in Australia, including the island of Tasmania. There are three species of wombats,…
Wolverine
Wolverines (Gulo gulo) are the largest terrestrial members of the mustelid family, which includes animals such as otters, weasels, and…
Dragonfly
With the exception of Antarctica, dragonflies are found everywhere on Earth. There are around 3,000 known dragonfly species in the…
Articles
Deserts are one of the most extreme habitats on the planet. It is estimated that around one-third of Earth’s land…
Otter
Otters are carnivorous mammals in the Mustelidae family, which includes minks, weasels, wolverines, badgers, ferrets, and more. There are 14…
Ladybug
Ladybugs, ladybirds, and lady beetles all refer to beetles in the family Coccinellidae. Although they are technically not bugs, people…
Birds
With at least 477 bird species recorded in the state, Kansas is a birder’s paradise. As part of the Central…
Birds
Kentucky has a wide variety of natural habitats to support wildlife, including hardwood forests, caves, rivers, wetlands, mountains, and open…
Jumping Spider
Jumping spiders are a group of small arachnids that belong to the family Salticidae. There are over 6,000 species of…
Birds
Although West Virginia’s terrain may not be as diverse as that of other states, its mountainous habitats offer ample opportunities…
Birds
Wyoming may be the least densely populated state in the U.S., but the Cowboy State ranks among the top ten…
Birds
Despite being one of the most populous states in the U.S., forests make up more than half of Pennsylvania’s total…
Birds
Bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River to the west, Iowa is an important stopover…
Birds
Delaware’s location along the Atlantic coast makes it a prime location for many migratory waterbirds and shorebirds. The state is…
Animal Lists
North Carolina is a coastal state in the Southeastern U.S. It is a popular vacation spot for history buffs, beachcombers,…
Spider Facts
The state of Louisiana is famous for its jazz music and its wildlife, as well as being the final stop…
Spider Facts
Missouri is renowned for Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a thriving barbecue culture, and the beauty of the Ozarks region.…
Spider Facts
Arizona, home of the Grand Canyon, is also home to some big spiders. While it is primarily known for its…
Birds
Birders from across the country come to Nebraska each spring to see the sandhill crane migration, which is often considered…
Praying Mantis
Mantises are a unique group of insects in the order Mantodea. There are over 2,400 species worldwide, with the exception…
Cats
It may seem hard to believe, but poop is a very important indicator of a cat’s health. Cleaning the litter…