Urban wildlife, or animals that live in human neighborhoods, cities and towns, exist all around us, co-inhabiting our environment, and adapting to live alongside us. From birds like pigeons and…
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Crows are highly adaptable, physically distinguishable birds that can be found in a variety of diverse habitats. Their memory driven,…
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Meerkats are highly sociable, burrow-dwelling mammals, mainly inhabiting the open grasslands, deserts and savannas of southern Africa. Most well known…
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Keystone species are animal species that are critical for keeping ecosystems healthy and balanced. Complex relationships and interactions often exist…
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Raccoons are small nocturnal mammals, renowned for their distinctive physical features and mysterious nighttime adventures. They are highly adaptable, opportunistic…
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Cold-climate animals are remarkably adaptable creatures, specialized for survival in some of the harshest temperatures in our environment. Species like…
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Seals are highly adapted marine mammals with unique physical characteristics allowing them to thrive and navigate on both land and…
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Social animals are various species of animals that live and work together in structured groups, rather than living alone. Living…
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Chickens are intelligent, curious, well-known animals that live all over the world on farms, in backyards, and even in the…
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In the fall, ducks in colder regions all over the world begin their distinctive migration journeys to find warmer temperatures…
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Rabbits are small, furry mammals most recognized for their long ears, soft, fluffy bodies and strong back legs. Domestic rabbits…
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As recently as August 2024, researchers in Greece documented the non-native Chinese stripe‑necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) on the island of…
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According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the black crested gibbon is now a Critically Endangered species. It’s unfortunate,…
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Ladybugs are well-known insects that are most recognized for their distinctive black and red spotted, colorful exoskeletons. There are over…
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Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate. Unfortunately, these…
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Hedgehogs are small, brown mammals, most widely recognized for their unique spines, or quills, that provide an effective defense mechanism…
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Polar Bears, widely recognized for being the most powerful mammals in the Arctic, have adapted for survival in one of…
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Rays, an integral part of the fish animal classification group, are fascinating creatures most recognized for their flat, cartilaginous skeletons…
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Crocodiles, most renowned for their formidable demeanors, powerful jaws and fearsome reputation, play a significant role as predators in the…
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With over 5,000 uniquely discovered species, frogs are a fascinating group of metamorphic amphibians that inhabit both land and water.…
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Lizards can be found all over the world, from tropical islands to arid deserts to your very own backyard. There…
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Farming and agriculture are essential for food production and other important resources that support human accessibility and daily life. Farms…
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Insects, the largest, most diversified group of invertebrate animals in the world, can be found in nearly every habitat and…
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From marching through gardens, crawling across sidewalks, retrieving food in your kitchens, and scurrying along back to their nests, ants…
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Octopuses are highly intelligent, color-changing marine animals, sparking conversations among biologists due to their elusive, shape-shifting nature and fascinating problem-solving…
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Sea otters are fascinating, adorable marine mammals, most recognized for floating on their backs in cold ocean waters, cracking open…
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Foxes, most renowned for their stealthy, clever demeanors, can be found all over the world, from arctic, snowy tundras to…
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Bald eagles, renowned for being a majestic symbol and national bird of the United States, are distinctive animals with their…
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From the calm and cuddly Ragdoll to the easy-going American Shorthair to the fierce, energetic Bengal, cats are curious, clever…
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From the playful Golden Retriever to the tiny Chihuahua, dogs have been loyal companions to humans for thousands of years…
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Flamingos are fascinating birds, widely recognized for their striking pink coloration, long, skinny legs and distinct feeding adaptations. They are…
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Hawaii’s endangered monk seals are beloved creatures and highly protected by state law. Yet scientists have been unable to protect…
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Seahorses are fascinating underwater creatures, renowned for their unique, whimsical physical characteristics, swimming upright with curled tails, unlike most other…
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Salmon, a tenacious, ecologically significant fish, is most renowned for its incredible migratory journey from freshwater rivers to the ocean…
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Pufferfish, also known as blowfish, are widely recognized for their unique, fascinating ability to rapidly inflate their bodies by ingesting…
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Sharks are a remarkable, diverse group of ocean-dwellers that inhabit marine ecosystems all over the world. From the massive, gentle…
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Spiders, a resilient and fascinating group of arachnids, can be found inhabiting virtually every environment in our ecosystem. From dense…
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Endangered species are animals that are at risk of disappearing forever, typically animals with dangerously low population numbers, shrinking habitats…
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The hippopotamus, or hippo, well-known for their extremely large stature, can often be found grazing the grasslands in Africa on…
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Monkeys are highly intelligent mammals, found in diverse habitats across the world, from the jungles of South America to the…
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Zebras, a group of herd-dwelling mammals, renowned for their unique black and white stripes, can be found grazing across the…
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Snakes, a mysterious group of cold-blooded reptiles, are renowned for their unique features that make them some of the most…
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With approximately 11,000 species, birds are one of the most diverse animal classification groups characterized by their feathered appearance and…
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Crustaceans, a small but mighty animal classification group of invertebrates, can be found scuttling across the ocean floor, scavenging for…
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Fish are among the most unique and fascinating groups of animals that can be found swimming and inhabiting both freshwater…
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Kangaroos are a fascinating and unique group of marsupials that can be found roaming across various habitats primarily on the…
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The slow-moving, spiral-shelled snail can be found leaving a slippery trail through garden leaves, across streams and in shallow puddles…