Animal News & Articles

Dragonflies are stunning insects that can be seen in a range of vibrant colors and there are more than 7,000 species of them in the world today.  Although there is… Read More

By Hannah Ward 3 years ago

Key Points: Maine Coons are built for the cold, living in some of the chilliest environments on earth. A Maine Coons cat's size is much larger than a standard issue… Read More

By Heather Hall 3 years ago

Key Points Bats are mammals who give birth to live pups and produce milk to feed them. Bats generally give birth to one baby per year, which the mothers hold… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Key Points: Rattlesnakes normally grow up to 5.5 feet in length. Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes generally weigh 10-15 pounds. However, specimens reaching 8 feet and even weighing 34 pounds have been… Read More

By Dana Mayor 3 years ago

Key Points: The word mammal comes from the latin word Mammalia. Mammals are characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding their young.Humans are… Read More

By Heather Hall 3 years ago

The imperial woodpecker was last sighted in 1956 and although listed as critically endangered, it is most likely extinct. There are few sounds more distinctive than that of a woodpecker… Read More

By Hannah Ward 3 years ago

Key Points Turtles are not mammals, they are reptiles.Turtles lay eggs and you are most likely to see them wandering around looking for a place to lay eggs from late… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Although tiny, there is still a variance of size among hummingbirds. Hummingbirds - so called because of the sound that their wings make - are one of the most fascinating… Read More

By Hannah Ward 3 years ago

Key Points Bats are the only mammals that are capable of true flight.Other mammals such as sugar gliders and flying squirrels are capable of gliding from place to place thanks… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Key Points Blue Whales are bigger than any dinosaur to have ever lived. The smallest blue whale - the Pygmy - is still one of the largest whales at an… Read More

By Hannah Ward 3 years ago

How do you save a dying species? It’s an important question that troubles conservationists around the world. Currently, the IUCN indicates 41,415 species on its Red List, with 16,306 endangered… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Of all the fish in the sea, manta rays have got to be amongst the most graceful and breathtaking creatures.  With a diamond-shaped appearance and huge fins that look like… Read More

By Hannah Ward 3 years ago

Having been around for approximately 110 million years, sea turtles are one of the oldest types of animals alive today and were even around during the time of the dinosaurs.… Read More

By Hannah Ward 3 years ago

How long can you stay in bed? The average person sleeps for 9 hours a day, the average dog sleeps 11 hours a day, and the average cat sleeps for… Read More

By Jesse Elop 3 years ago

Key Points Yellow fur is the result of recessive genes similar to those that cause freckles and fair skin in human beings.Some breeds, such as the Golden Retriever, only produce… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Key Points Platypuses are semi-aquatic mammals. They are considered mammals because the females have mammary glands and produce milk. However, they also lay eggs.The platypus belongs to an order of… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

When people first think of mammals, they often think of elephants, monkeys, bears, and other land-dwelling animals. There are, however, many species of marine mammals as well. The class Mammalia… Read More

By Jesse Elop 3 years ago

Can you outrun a sloth? Probably. Can you outrun a cheetah? Probably not. Can you outrun a bear? That is a little trickier to answer. Most species of bears are… Read More

By Jesse Elop 3 years ago

In 1789 the first recorded use of the phrase “a dog is a man’s best friend” came from King Frederick of Prussia, likely referencing his beloved Italian greyhound. Ever since,… Read More

By Jesse Elop 3 years ago

Insects compose around 90% of all animal species! There are about 6 million species of insects alive today! These various species exist throughout every continent including Antarctica. Many animals and… Read More

By Jesse Elop 3 years ago

Key Points: The Chow Chow breed is known for its distinctive blue-black tongue, which is a unique trait among dog breeds. This feature is believed to be the result of… Read More

By Michelle Stacy 3 years ago

Quick Answer: Female reindeer utilize their antlers to be socially dominant and in the best physical shape, as well as to protect their food or territory. Generally, reindeer grow antlers… Read More

By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago

Key Points: Elephant's tusks are teeth that extend beyond their mouths. Since elephants are herbivores, their tusks are extensions of incisors and are used to crush food. Used as a… Read More

By Heather Ross 3 years ago

Key Points Caribou migrate with the seasons. They travel to the fertile coastal plains to give birth then move farther north to escape plagues of mosquitoes. Finally, they move back… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Imagine a time when bugs crawling and buzzing through the air didn't measure in inches, but feet! Today, some of the world's most important contributors are also the smallest. Insects… Read More

By Michelle Stacy 3 years ago

Talking about age is taboo in some circles. When we talk about the age of a bird, it is a little more complex than you might think. Birds don’t show… Read More

By Michelle Stacy 3 years ago

When you see a wasp flying toward you, what do you do? Most people’s first instinct is to run away screaming, and it’s easy to see why. They inflict a… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Key Points Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species that have appeared in the eastern United States despite being native to China, Vietnam, and India. Predators of the spotted lanternfly include… Read More

By Rebecca Bales 3 years ago

Key Points: Invasive to the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, spotted lanternflies are ravaging plant species in their non-native homes. Spotted lanternfly damage can be spotted before it is too… Read More

By Heather Hall 3 years ago

Key Points Celebrating Christmas began when Christianity co-opted pagan celebrations of the winter solstice in order to make Christianity more popular. The concept of Santa was created out of a… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Key Points Dog breeds often become popular after they star in a movie. This usually leads to disreputable breeding so look for a good breeder when choosing a new canine… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Key Points: Not all small breed dogs are excitable, many are quite calm dogs. Pekingese dogs were bred to be companion animals for nobility and are very calm. The Bulldog… Read More

By Heather Hall 3 years ago

Eels first appeared over 65 million years ago, and they continue to thrive to this day. There exist over 800 species of eel throughout the world, and most populations show… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

When you look at a salamander, what do you see? While they appear similar to lizards, salamanders are actually amphibians, not reptiles. Most species live the majority of their lives… Read More

By Patrick Sather 3 years ago

Key Points The reindeer (also known as a caribou) is a member of the deer family, native to the tundra, boreal forests, and mountains of the extreme frigid north.Both male… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Key Points A spotted lanternfly is an invasive plant-hopping insect that eats or lays eggs on nearly 200 plant species in the United States alone, including pine, apple, plum, cherry,… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago

Elephants do not jump. Their anatomy is not suited for it and they do not need to jump. Elephants are too heavy to jump.Elephants have relatively weak ankles for their… Read More

By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago