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Elephant family in Maasai Mara National Reserve Elephant

Water Scarcity Drives Multi-Species Migration in Africa

Seasonal animal migrations are beautiful occurrences. However, migrations that are underway because these animals are forced to find water are…

Sep 19, 2023
Lovely Female Shih Tzu dog on green background Blog

How Smart Are Shih Tzus? Everything We Know About Their Intelligence

The Shih Tzu has been around for centuries as a loyal companion. The name Shih Tzu translates to the Mandarin…

Sep 16, 2023
antelope Blog

Antelope Meat: The Pros and Cons of Eating Antelope Meat – What You Need to Know

Don’t get me wrong- if you step into your neighborhood barbeque, it’s likely that you aren’t going to see any…

Sep 14, 2023
Australian shepherd at sunset Blog

Common Health Problems Seen in Australian Shepherds

Ranked as the 12th most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Australian shepherd (Aussie) is a…

Sep 12, 2023
Large white-tailed deer buck shaking off rain in an open meadow during a rain storm in Smoky Mountain National Park. Motion blur from slow shutter speed Blog

Where Do Deer Go When It Rains?

Deer are incredible for a number of reasons, a prominent one being their seemingly endless versatility. These creatures seem to…

Sep 11, 2023
Collage of Australian marsupial mammals, isolated on white background. Wallaby, Tasmanian Devil, Wombat, Kangaroo with Joey, Quokka and Koala. Blog

What Is a Marsupial? Definition, Types, and Important Facts

Marsupials are one of the three lineages of modern mammals, alongside the monotremes and placentals. All three of these groups…

Sep 9, 2023
raccoon in tree Blog

How to Instantly Get Rid of Raccoons From Your Yard

How can you instantly get rid of raccoons from your yard? Raccoons are often seen running between neighborhoods across the…

Aug 30, 2023
Young Armadillo Digging for Insects Blog

Discover 8 Smells That Armadillos Absolutely Hate and Keep Them Away

Armadillos are unique animals that can react differently to certain scents. Homeowners and gardeners can harness these reactions to deter…

Aug 29, 2023
Two brown hares sitting in green grass on a meadow in springtime. Blog

Discover the 3 Largest Rabbits and Hares Hopping Around England

While you can spot rabbits and hares (family Leporidae) across England today, did you know they are actually not native…

Aug 27, 2023
Close-Up Yawning Tired Rabbit Bunny Showing Teeth and Tongue While Stretching Paws and Cuddling With Fellow Rabbit Blog

Do Rabbits Bite? 4 Safety Tips When Interacting with Bunnies

Quick Answer: Yes! Rabbits do bite. Keep reading below to see why they bite. “Anything with a mouth can bite”…

Aug 22, 2023
Two gray young adorable bunny sitting on green grass and blue background. Cute baby Netherlands Dwaf and Holland lops rabbit for Easter celebration Blog

Male vs. Female Rabbits: 3 Key Differences

Whether you’re looking to get your first rabbit, want to add an additional bunny to your menagerie, or are curious…

Aug 22, 2023
Fox scream at night - grey fox in tree Blog

Foxes in Missouri: Types and Where They Live

Mother of the West, Missouri, is home to a wide variety of different wildlife. This includes foxes. Foxes in Missouri…

Aug 19, 2023
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Kangaroo Pouch: How Do Kangaroos Actually Give Birth?

You can easily conjure up an image of a baby kangaroo in its mother’s pouch. Their little heads stick out,…

Aug 15, 2023
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How Smart Are Huskies? Everything We Know About Their Intelligence

Huskies are known for their beautiful coats, incredible sled-pulling abilities, and love of talking. They are also one of the…

Aug 14, 2023
baby donkey and mother Blog

How Much Weight Can a Donkey Carry and Pull? 3 Amazing Facts About Their Strength

If you have ever witnessed the incredible bonds between humans and donkeys, you know that these beautiful animals are affectionate,…

Aug 12, 2023
Black bear standing straight up on two back legs Blog

The Largest Black Bear Ever Caught in Washington was a Forest Behemoth

In 2001, a hunter felled the biggest black bear in Washington's records. Do you know how large the largest black…

Aug 3, 2023
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Zebra Meat: 5 Things You Should Know About This Unique and Flavorful Meat

Zebras may not be an animal species that you immediately associate with your dinner plate or grill. We normally think…

Jul 29, 2023
Jump humpback whale. Madagascar Blog

7 Types of Whales Swimming in Maui Waters (And the Best Time to See Each)

Maui waters are perfect for whale spotting due to its crystal-clear waters and warm temperatures. These amazing waters invite many…

Jul 26, 2023
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How Smart Are Golden Retrievers? Everything We Know About Their Intelligence

Keep reading to discover the cognitive abilities of Golden Retrievers and the answer to the question, “How smart are Golden…

Jul 24, 2023
Beaver Teeth - The Orange Teeth of a Beaver Blog

Discover Why Beavers Chew Wood and Have Orange Teeth

A beaver is a wood-chewing mammal from the order Rodentia. It lives a private lifestyle and has the diet of…

Jul 21, 2023
Possum in Snow Blog

Do Opossums Eat Ticks?

Opossums carry several different kinds of reputations. Some people see them as dangerous pests and others celebrate them as friendly,…

Jul 20, 2023
Biggest Animals Ever to Walk the Earth: Blue Whale Blog

Deep Sea Battles: Can the World’s Largest Electric Eel Take Down a Blue Whale?

The world’s largest electric eel vs. a blue whale? If you’re a fan of comparing epic battles between some of…

Jul 19, 2023
Eastern deer mouse, Peromyscus maniculatus, sitting on a log. Animals

Deer Mouse

Roughly 60 different species of deer mice range from Canada to Central America! Deer mice are quite common throughout North…

Jul 15, 2023
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Holland Lop Prices 2024: Purchase Cost, Supplies, Food, and More!

Discover the beauty of having Holland Lop Rabbits as pets, their purchase cost, and the other prices in 2023 for…

Jul 15, 2023
Are elephants afraid of mice - an elephant and mouse stand toe to toe Reference

Metabolic Rate

The metabolic rate is defined as the rate at which metabolism occurs in living organisms. Summary There are many different…

Jun 29, 2023
Sugar glider on a stump / Petaurus breviceps Blog

Sugar Glider Prices: Purchase Cost, Supplies, Food, and More!

Are you searching for information on sugar glider prices? Then you are in the right place.   Sugar gliders are becoming…

Jun 29, 2023
Manatee swimming in Crystal River Blog

Discover How Fast Manatees Can Swim: Top Speeds and Interesting Facts!

The manatee is easily one of the most unique creatures in the animal kingdom. These marine mammals are gentle giants,…

Jun 28, 2023
Black Friesian horse runs and gallop in summer time. Blog

Discover the Top 20 Rarest Horse Breeds

Horses have played an important role throughout human history and still do to this day. While many horse breeds, such…

Jun 28, 2023
Squirrel couple during mating season Blog

Discover the 6 Smartest Mammals Still Living in the Wild in the U.S.

Mammals are known to be intelligent creatures, often labeled one of the smartest animal types. Also called Mammalia, mammals are…

Jun 25, 2023
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Why Elephants Are Giants: The Role of Diet, Evolution, and Ancestry in Their Size

Elephants are highly intelligent and social mammals. They are also the largest existing land animals. Of the three living species,…

Jun 21, 2023
Mountain gorilla, Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. Close-up photo of wild big black silverback monkey in the forest, Africa. Wildlife nature. Mammal in green vegetation. Gorilla sitting in forest, Blog

The Largest Silverback Gorilla Weighed as Much a Bear: 3 Reasons It Grew So Large

There are two species of gorillas. These include the Western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla), with subspecies Western lowland gorilla and Cross…

Jun 20, 2023
Pike Blog

Discover 5 Invasive Species in Alaska

In nature, small changes in the balance of an ecosystem can snowball into big issues. If one link in the…

May 29, 2023
Raccoon Den Blog

Where Do Raccoons Nest?

Raccoons are small, nocturnal mammals with bushy tails and distinct markings around their face that resemble a black mask. They live in various habitats,…

May 23, 2023
Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) in a juniper tree in northeastern Ohio. Blog

Where Do Possums Nest?

Possums (opossums) are omnivorous marsupials native to North America. Often spotted by people because they enjoy our buildings and food…

May 17, 2023
Closeup of a husky's blue eyes Reference

Binocular Vision

The term ‘binocular vison’ is derived from the Latin words bini meaning double, and oculus meaning eye. Binocular or double…

May 12, 2023
What Do Porcupines Eat Blog

What Is a Group of Porcupines Called?

The porcupine ranks as one of the strangest-looking animals on Earth. These large, terrestrial rodents sport thousands of sharp spines…

May 11, 2023
capybara vs nutria Blog

Discover The 4 Most Dangerous Animals Swimming In North Carolina’s Lakes And Rivers

When the sun is shining and it’s time to cool off, most think of fun in or on the water.…

May 2, 2023
Opossums Play Dead Reference

Nocturnal

Nocturnal animals are active during the night and sleep during the day. Summary Animals that sleep during the day (nocturnal)…

Apr 21, 2023
Favorite and Most Popular Animals: Monkeys Blog

Types of Primates: All Non-Human Primates

Non-human primates are a group of mammals that belong to the taxonomy order Primates. They include monkeys, apes, and lemurs,…

Apr 17, 2023
The desert bighorn sheep is the state animal of Nevada. Reference

Horn

Horns are permanent projections on the head of various hoofed mammals. They are composed of a bony core covered by…

Apr 15, 2023
Human lung anatomy Reference

Respiratory System

The respiratory system is the organs and other structures in a creature’s body that allow them to perform gas exchange.…

Apr 13, 2023
A mother cat nursing a litter of kittens Reference

Litter Size

Litter size is the number of offspring resulting from a single animal’s birth. Litter Size Explained In zoology, a litter…

Apr 11, 2023
Camel running Blog

Are Camels Faster Than Horses?

A camel is a large, even-toed ungulate mammal with long legs and a distinctive humped back. The two main species…

Apr 10, 2023
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Cloven-hoofed

Cloven-Hoofed Meaning A cloven hoof, also known as a cleft hoof, split hoof, or divided hoof, is found on animals…

Apr 8, 2023
A pair of ground squirrels standing in green grass. Animals

Ground Squirrel

Ground squirrels are adept excavators and can dig colonial burrows larger than football fields! Ground squirrels are rodents in the…

Mar 31, 2023
The Florida panther is the most endangered cat in North America. Blog

Panthers In Florida: How Many Live In The State And Where Do They Lurk?

Did you know that panthers live in Florida? While most of us haven’t seen one roaming around the sunshine state,…

Mar 31, 2023
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Coues Deer

Coues deer are a diminutive subspecies of white-tail deer. They are found in Arizona and New Mexico, but their range…

Mar 31, 2023
the dog's jawbone that still has teeth including canines. isolated white background Reference

Carnassial Tooth

Carnivorous animals primarily possess a tooth known as the “cheek teeth,” often referred to as the carnassial tooth. Many carnivores…

Mar 30, 2023
Close up portrait of big male Sus scrofa Wild boar in autumn beech forest coming directly to camera. Colorful fallen orange leaves on the ground,blurred trees in background. European lowland forest. Blog

The Largest Ever Feral Hog Weighed More Than 2 Black Bears – Here Is How It Grew So Big

On average, male black bears (the larger of the two sexes) weigh about 375 pounds. Double that and we’re at…

Mar 29, 2023
animals unique to North America: American black bear Blog

The Largest Black Bear Ever Caught In Montana

There are two distinct black bear species in the world: the American black bear (Ursus americanus) and the Asian black…

Mar 29, 2023
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