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Grizzly Bear of Shores of Alaska. Blog

This Is the Most Fearsome Animal in Alaska- Here Is Why

Alaska's designated wilderness acreage constitutes approximately 54 percent of the nation's wilderness--making habitat for a vast diversity of species surviving…

Nov 20, 2023
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Are Orangutans Smart? Everything We Know About Their Intelligence

Orangutans are among the most intelligent animals in the world. We know that orangutans are exceptionally smart, based on multiple…

Nov 17, 2023
Cute siberian husky puppies playing in wooden crate on green grass Articles

8 Animals That Are Blind at Birth… And Gain Sight Later in Life

Not dissimilar to human civilizations, many species within the greater animal kingdom heavily depend on parental care. Many of these…

Nov 17, 2023
Street basketball player making a powerful slam dunk on the court - Athletic male training outdoor at sunset - Sport and competition concept Blog

The Stories Behind These 6 Animal NBA Mascots

The National Basketball Association has a total of 30 basketball teams. Some include the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics,…

Nov 15, 2023
Young lappet-faced vulture in Nest, Jungtier, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft-Nationalpark. Lappet-faced vultures build their nests at the tops of thorn trees a good distance away from other vultures. Blog

Discover 7 Amazing Bone-Eating Animals And How They Digest It

We know that dogs love bones, but they aren’t supposed to eat whole bones. In fact, they can’t eat cooked…

Nov 15, 2023
two giant pandas eating bamboo Blog

Will We Ever See Pandas In American Zoos Again?

Earlier this month, the pandas spent their last days at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, D.C., and returned back to…

Nov 13, 2023
Only in the mad world of tekken Blog

The 6 Most Popular Animal Video Game Characters of All Time

Video games since the 1970s have been a pastime for many generations. There is a video game for everybody, whether…

Nov 13, 2023
The eyes of Great Hammerhead Sharks sit on the edge of their mallet-shaped heads, they have excellent eyesight and a 360 view of their surroundings, making them skilled hunters. Blog

Why Are 2 Million Animal Species At Risk Of Extinction

The Guardian reported that the number of species at risk of extinction increased to 2 million. How come? We know…

Nov 12, 2023
A picture of a field of Guernsey cows Articles

Do All Cows Have Horns? Discover Why and How They Grow

Do all cows have horns? The common understanding is male cattle, called bulls, have horns. Female cattle, called cows, do…

Nov 10, 2023
Two Bison on the Plains near Val Marie Articles

Discover the Biggest and Smallest Mammal in North America (and How They Compare)

Animals come in all different shapes and sizes, but sometimes the differences are astonishing. From the tiny elephant shrew to…

Nov 9, 2023
Curious Mink Family Blog

Learn About Mink in Ohio – History, Habitat, and More!

There are 88 counties in Ohio, and you can find mink (Neovison vison) in all of them. The mink has…

Nov 7, 2023
Whale, Humpback Whale, Jumping, Animals Breaching, Sea Life Blog

9 Amazing Whales You Might Spot in the Long Island Sound

Whales are amazing creatures that many people don’t know are viewable during certain parts of the year in the Long…

Nov 3, 2023
Ikuta Shrine (Kobe, Sannomiya), Japan travel, gorgeous, architecture, Tourist attraction, God of love place, Worship god Fox, Statue of Kitsune, ancient Blog

12 Common Animals in Folklore and Their Meanings

Key Themes No matter what culture someone hails from, they will have their mythology and folklore. These stories provide people…

Nov 2, 2023
stoat vs ferret Blog

Learn Why Female Ferrets Die If They Don’t Breed

Ferrets (Mustela furo) are domestic members of the weasel family that have been companions to humans for over 2,000 years.…

Oct 31, 2023
Red wolf (Canis rufus) at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse, New York. Blog

Are Red Wolves Endangered and How Many Are Left in the World?

Red Wolves (Canis lupus rufus) are a subspecies of wolves that formerly lived quite plentifully in the eastern and southeastern…

Oct 31, 2023
Most Romantic Animals Blog

Male vs Female Parrots: 4 Key Differences

If you’re seeking to adopt a parrot, or are just curious about parrots in general, it can be important and…

Oct 29, 2023
Fluffiest Animals: Giant Panda Blog

Male vs Female Giant Pandas: 5 Key Differences

With their distinctive black and white patterned fur, giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are easy to tell apart from the world’s…

Oct 25, 2023
Humpback Whale, Whale, Underwater, Baleen Whale, Underwater Diving Blog

Discover the 8 Loudest Animals Underwater

The Earth is home to some pretty incredible animals capable of deafening sounds. A lion’s roar can reach 114 decibels,…

Oct 24, 2023
Hyena in woodland Blog

Discover Why All Spotted Hyenas Have External Genitalia

The animal kingdom is wild to study. Over our years of having close interactions with wildlife — and observing it…

Oct 24, 2023
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Discover the Mysterious Silky Anteater: Everything To Know About This Small and Slow Creature

The silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), also known as the pygmy anteater and two-toed anteater, is a furry forest-dwelling mammal of…

Oct 23, 2023
Giant Panda Bear Blog

5 Reasons Giant Pandas Can’t Get Enough Bamboo

The giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, lives only in the bamboo forests of central China. These bears adapted millions of years…

Oct 22, 2023
Little armadillo baby Blog

Baby Armadillo: 7 Pictures and 7 Amazing Facts

Armadillos are fascinating creatures. In fact, millions of people from around the world voted to make the armadillo the next…

Oct 21, 2023
Wild Male Steller Sea Lion Blog

Where Do Sea Lions Live? The 5 Most Common Locations Around the World

Sea lions are found mostly in coastal areas where the weather is agreeable most of the year. The six species…

Oct 21, 2023
opossum in tree with babies on its back Blog

How to Tell the Age of an Opossum

The Virginia opossum is North America’s only marsupial. It is incredibly unique, as it is the only mammal on the…

Oct 19, 2023
Buck Deer walks across highway on a blind curve, an "accident waiting to happen", Twisp, Washington; auto / car accident Blog

5 Reasons Deer Bolt Into Cars

Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are nearly two million collisions with large animals…

Oct 18, 2023
Rocky Mountain Moose Blog

Moose in Colorado: Types and Where They Roam

One of the symbols of Colorado is the moose. A gigantic and majestic creature that is commonly associated with the…

Oct 18, 2023
Happy friends diving from sailing boat into the sea - Young people jumping inside ocean in summer excursion day - Vacation, youth and fun concept - Main focus on close-up man - Fisheye lens distortion Blog

Mammalian Dive Reflex: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Have you heard of the mammalian dive reflex? This physiological response, also known as the diving response, is a natural…

Oct 17, 2023
Two little Jaguar Cubs One yawning another looking left while mother looking straight into the camera Blog

Male vs Female Jaguars: 3 Key Differences

The jaguar is an animal that symbolizes both ferocity and nobility. Ancient Native Americans took jaguars as a guiding totem/god,…

Oct 17, 2023
Two brown rats peeking out from a hiding place Blog

7 Signs There Are Rats in the Attic: Removal Tips, Safety Concerns, and Prevention

Hearing mysterious noises at night? Finding holes in walls, paper, and boxes in your attic? Smelling strange smells? You may…

Oct 17, 2023
Southern flying squirrel Agnieszka Bacal. Blog

The Most Common Squirrel in Ohio Isn’t What You Think

While many wild animals are elusive, the same cannot be said for squirrels. Squirrels are seemingly everywhere. In fact, the…

Oct 16, 2023
Havanese Dog on green Meadow Blog

Havanese Progression: Growth Chart, Milestones, and Training Tips

The affectionate, cheerful little Havanese is a toy dog hailing from Cuba with a big personality in a little body.…

Oct 15, 2023
White-tailed deer buck with antlers walks down suburban street. Blog

Discover 13 Types of Hoofed Animals (And Why They Have Them)

Did you know that the horn of rhinoceroses is made of the same protein, keratin, as their hooves? Or that…

Oct 14, 2023
Young Striped Skunk in roadside ditch Blog

How Long Do Skunks Live (And How Early Can They Spray)?

While the infamous Pepé Le Pew has been around for nearly 80 years, real skunks don’t have that much staying…

Oct 13, 2023
Grizzly 399 with a cub Blog

How Fast Can a Grizzly Bear Really Run? 

The answer to this question is quite loaded. So, let’s just dive in. A grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) can…

Oct 13, 2023
A young Eastern cottontail rabbit facing from left. the rabbit is outdoors in the green grass. Age rabbit is gray and brown. Blog

How Fast is an Eastern Cottontail (and 4 Other Ways Rabbits Evade Predators)

The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a common sight in gardens across the Americas. They can be found from southern…

Oct 12, 2023
short-beaked echidna in the forest on food search on Magnetic Island, Queensland Australia Blog

Discover 5 Mammals That Lay Eggs

Mammals are defined as warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur, provide milk to their offspring, and typically give birth…

Oct 12, 2023
Lesser Dog-faced Fruit Bat, Cyneropterus brachyotis, hanging in a roof Blog

11 Ways to Keep Wildlife Out of Your House

No one wants a noisy, messy roommate. But sometimes, you don’t have much say in the matter — particularly if…

Oct 12, 2023
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The Shocking Amount of Time Sloths Can Hold Their Breath

How long can you hold your breath? Most humans can only hold their breath for about one to two minutes,…

Oct 11, 2023
Baby Beaver Kit - A curious baby beaver emerges from the water, sits on its haunches and looks at the world around it. Coulter Bay, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Blog

Ecosystem Engineers: Definition and Examples

It’s not uncommon to hear about the impact of humans on local ecosystems. However, have you ever thought about the…

Oct 11, 2023
Cute Groundhog, who came out of his burrow and is looking around. Blurred background. Groundhog with fluffy fur sitting on a meadow. View of the landscape. Photographed on Grossglockner. Blog

6 Impressive Facts About Woodchucks

While woodchucks are renowned in pop culture for chucking wood, their real talents lie elsewhere. Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs…

Oct 11, 2023
Largest Wild Boar - Giant Forest Hog - Invasive Animals Articles

The Largest Wild Hog Ever Caught in Alabama

Wild and feral hogs (Sus scrofa) have been an issue in the United States for many years. These omnivorous pests…

Oct 4, 2023
Animals That Play Dead opossum Blog

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Virginia Opossums

Forget what you think you know about opossums. These aren’t the garbage-eaters you’ve been told about. Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana)…

Sep 30, 2023
Beagle dog Blog

Are Beagles the Most Troublesome Dogs? 13 Common Complaints About Them 

Beagles are loving companions and great family dogs. They’re also one of the most popular dog breeds. If you own a beagle, you’ll…

Sep 28, 2023
Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, Roosevelt bull elk, bugling in meadow Animals

Roosevelt Elk

An expertly researched article on the Roosevelt elk, including where they live, what they eat, & high-quality pictures of the…

Sep 23, 2023
Patagonian Cavy - Isolated Animals

Patagonian Cavy

An expertly researched article on the Patagonian cavy: where they live, what they eat, & high-quality pictures of the Patagonian…

Sep 23, 2023
A furry English Angora rabbit with long hair on its ears Animals

English Angora Rabbit

An expertly researched article on the English angora rabbit where English angora rabbits live, what they eat, and high-quality pictures.

Sep 23, 2023
Gorilla Blog

6 Things to Know Before Seeing The Harambe Documentary

A new documentary on the Harambe tragedy is coming on September 24th. Harambe was shot and killed rather than tranquilized…

Sep 22, 2023
dog pomeranian spitz smiling watch the evening sun at the park's nature. Blog

How Smart Are Pomeranians? Everything We Know About Their Intelligence

The Pomeranian, affectionately known as the “Pom Pom,” is named for the Pomerania region of Central Europe. This toy breed…

Sep 21, 2023
Greater mole-rat (Spalax microphthalmus) on asphalt road Animals

Spalax

Enjoy this expertly researched article on the spalax, including where the spalax lives, what it eats & high-quality photos.

Sep 21, 2023
walrus Blog

Walrus Size Comparison: Just How Big Do They Get?

When we think of big mammals, our minds might first jump to the blue whale or the elephant. While these…

Sep 20, 2023
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