Animals
Longfin Mako Shark
Scientists routinely confuse this apex predator with a more famous cousin, leaving its true behaviors and population numbers shrouded in…
Animals
Education
All About the Monarch Butterfly: A Free Lesson Plan
The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an…
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Reader Mail: This Week’s Top Feedback
We love to hear from our readers. Whether you have a story idea, article feedback or simply want to share…
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Find Out Why Penguins “Porpoise”
A person could be forgiven for thinking that penguins are clumsy creatures while watching them waddle around inelegantly on land.…
News
This State is Experiencing Peak Animal-Vehicle Crashes This Month
Therapy Dogs’ Willingness to Participate in Animal-Assisted Interventions Focus of New Project The Human Animal Bond Research Institute and Pet…
Animals
Jackdaw
Jackdaws steal shiny coins, mimic human voices, and may recognize your face, yet most people know almost nothing about these…
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Watch a Giant Humpback Whale Leap Completely Out of the Water
Humpback whales are massive animals, weighing up to 80,000 pounds and reaching 60 feet in length. These fascinating creatures are…
Animals
Spix’s Macaw
Once fetching $40,000 on the black market, this brilliant blue parrot captivated collectors and conservationists alike, yet its fate took…
Animals
Blue Whale
It dwarfs every creature that has ever roamed the planet, yet hunts some of the tiniest prey in the ocean.…
Blog
New Animal Stamps Coming in 2025 and Other Animal News for November 15, 2024
New 2025 Stamps Feature Adorable Baby Animals This morning, the United States Postal Service unveiled their 2025 stamp, and one…
Education
Match the Animal to Their Footprints
Did you know that every animal has its own unique footprint? Just like people have fingerprints, animals leave footprints behind…
News
The Longest Snake in the World Has Been Revealed and Other Animal News for November 14, 2024
Idina Menzel to Perform on Bronx Zoo’s Float in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Bronx Zoo recently announced Broadway star…
Dog Products
Thankful for Your Dog? Show Them With These Treats
Every year without fail, while piling my plate with Thanksgiving fare, I’ll spy the longing eyes of my two mutts.…
Infographic
This Common Fruit Can Kill Your Dog
Dog owners know that sometimes dogs tend to linger around the kitchen — particularly at mealtime, likely hoping for a…
Animals
Siberian Husky
Once dismissed as pack animals of the frozen tundra, Siberian Huskies carry a legacy of heroism, heartbreak, and surprising contradictions…
Animals
Dalmatian
Behind the iconic spotted coat hides a breed with a surprisingly heroic past, a biological quirk that defies expectations, and…
Video
Sounds of the Wild: Listen to the Tasmanian Devil
Contrary to what Saturday morning cartoons depict, Tasmanian devils aren’t tornado-like in their movements. They are, however, scrappy and aggressive.…
News
Emperor Penguin Found More than 2,000 Miles from Antarctica and Other Animal News for November 13, 2024
13 Monkeys Continue to Elude Authorities After Massive Escape Of the 43 monkeys that escaped from a research lab in…
Animals
Emperor Penguin
Emperor penguins breed in one of the coldest, darkest places on Earth, yet they thrive where most creatures could not…
Articles
Watch This Majestic Lioness Expel a Menacing Male Lion Threatening Her Cubs
Growing up as a lion cub is far from easy. Although male cubs eventually grow into “kings of the jungle,”…
Animals
Laughing Kookaburra
Australia's forests ring with a sound that Aboriginal peoples once believed signaled the sky people to ignite the sun each…
Education
Giant Panda Downloadable Lesson Plan
The giant panda is a beloved animal known for its playful personality and recognizable black-and-white coloring. These fascinating creatures are…
Animals
Giant Panda Bear
Few animals captivate the world quite like this rare Chinese mountain dweller, yet its survival hinges on a surprisingly fragile…
Education
Enjoy This Free Giant Panda Printable
You may have read in our recent news article that the National Zoo in Washington, DC, recently welcomed two new…
Animals
Willow Warbler
Smaller than your fist and lighter than a AA battery, this tiny songbird vanishes from Europe each autumn and reappears…
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Watch a Baby Mountain Goat Bravely Cross Raging Rapids to Reunite With Its Mother
In the highest reaches of the craggy Rocky Mountains live the hearty and resilient mountain goats. Not to be confused…
Dog Facts
6 Top-Rated Light-Up Dog Collars to Keep Your Pooch Safe
Finding time to walk your pups during daylight hours can prove difficult as the days grow shorter. Many days, you’re…
News
Giant Pandas Arrive at the National Zoo and More Animal News for November 4
It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Since 1996, the Humane Society of the United…
Alligator Facts
How Many Alligators Call Lewisville Lake in North Texas Home?
One hundred years, the foundation for the future Lewisville Lake was being lain. Located north of Dallas/Fort Worth in Denton…
Comparison
Great White Shark vs. American Alligator: Which Would Win in a Fight?
Thanks to imaginative filmmakers, the great white shark conjures an image in people’s mind of a ruthless, fearless apex predator—not…
Alligator Facts
Discover the Most Alligator-Infested Lakes in Louisiana
Louisiana has the largest alligator population in the world. There are more than 2 million alligators in the wild and…
Dog Facts
5 toes or 4 – how many should your dog really have?!
As a dog owner, you may have noticed that your dog has five toes instead of four on its paws.…
Comparison
Cat vs. Raccoon: Who Would Win in a Fight?
Cats (Felis catus) are found worldwide, while raccoons (Procyon lotor) are native to North and Central America and have been…
Spider Facts
5 Spiders That Resemble Black Widows And How to Identify Them
The black widow's glossy black body and iconic red hourglass make her one of the most recognizable spiders in North…
Dog Facts
12 Types of Growths on Dogs
Many of us love to pet and cuddle our furry friends at any given chance. Cuddling is a way to…
Dog Facts
Dog Scooting (Butt Dragging) And How To Stop It
This is probably one of the most mortifying things that your dog can do when you have guests over for…
Animal Lists
10 Extinct Mammals (With Photos)
We can study animals from all over the world thanks to science, but what about those that no longer exist?…
Snake Facts
Discover the 42 Snakes in Kansas (5 Are Venomous)
If you live in Kansas you share your state with many different types of snakes. Kansas is home to more…
Snake Facts
8 Strongest Snakes in the World
When you think of snakes, you may be most concerned about whether the snake is venomous or not. Rattlesnakes in…
Alligator Facts
Alligator Lifespan: How Long Do Alligators Live?
There are two species of alligator: the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. Both live around 30-50 years in the…
Dog Facts
Can Dogs Eat Granola (Bars or Mix)? What Are The Risks?
Can dogs eat granola? Granola is tricky, as it can contain many different things. Common grains utilized in granola, like…
Deer Facts
Deer Season In Ohio: Everything You Need To Know To Be Prepared
Big game lovers would fancy the idea of deer hunting in Ohio. However, hunters have to know the laws that…
Insect Facts
20 Easy Methods for Getting Rid of Ants Outside Naturally
With a staggering population of at least 20 quadrillion, ants are by far the most common insects on the planet…
Bear Facts
4 Sounds and Noises Bears Make (and What Each Means)
Communication is such a powerful tool that we have. Yes, as humans, we will use words to display what we…
Comparison
Spider Beetle vs Bed Bug: What are the Differences?
The sight of a small bug crawling around your office or home may immediately send you into panic mode since…
Alligator Facts
Do Alligators Eat Turtles or Are They Friendly?
Being friendly is normal in the human world, but friendliness isn’t something that is looked forward to in the animal…
Raccoon Facts
Where Do Raccoons Go During the Day?
Have you ever found your garbage cans knocked over and trash strewn across the yard? The trash pandas have been…
Dog Lists and Rankings
6 Dog Breeds That Look Like Coyotes But Are Good Pets
Coyotes are known for being tricksters, luring unsuspecting dogs to their packs by pretending to befriend them. Though they may…
Comparison
Box Turtle vs Snapping Turtle: What Are The Differences?
The box turtle and snapping turtle have a lot in common, but these two reptiles are incredibly different! Despite both…
Dog Facts
8 Homemade Remedies for Smelly Dogs
Dogs, like any other animal, get smelly sometimes. They play and get dirty, and many dog owners have at least…