Here are 13 animals with glorious manes, from lions and horses to camels and a wolf that isn’t a wolf! Let’s dive in and discover why a crowing glory has…
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Learn more about both chimeras and manticores including what they looked like, the differences in them, and their links to…
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Otters are any of 13 living species in the Lutrinae subfamily of mammals. As all otters are either semi-aquatic or…
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The aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is a distinctive mammal native to Africa. They are widely distributed south of the Sahara from…
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Tapirs are any of four living species in the Tapiridae family. Three are native to Central America and South America,…
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Reindeer – or caribou (Rangifer tarandus) – are a widely-celebrated deer species. The winter season always brings more talk of…
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In the animal kingdom, reproduction occurs in many ways. Pregnancies also look very different, from the asexual reproduction of worms…
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High blood pressure in humans, known as hypertension, can increase the risk of many health problems. However, some animals have…
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Moles are small mammals from the Talpidae family. There are currently 42 species of moles worldwide, found in parts of…
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You’ve spotted some weird disturbances on your lawn. They’re little hills of dirt left behind by some underground creatures. Moles…
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With their distinctive black and white patterned fur, giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are easy to tell apart from the world’s…
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The silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), also known as the pygmy anteater and two-toed anteater, is a furry forest-dwelling mammal of…
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The Virginia opossum is North America’s only marsupial. It is incredibly unique, as it is the only mammal on the…
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Hearing mysterious noises at night? Finding holes in walls, paper, and boxes in your attic? Smelling strange smells? You may…
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While many wild animals are elusive, the same cannot be said for squirrels. Squirrels are seemingly everywhere. In fact, the…
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While the infamous Pepé Le Pew has been around for nearly 80 years, real skunks don’t have that much staying…
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While woodchucks are renowned in pop culture for chucking wood, their real talents lie elsewhere. Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs…
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Marsupials are one of the three lineages of modern mammals, alongside the monotremes and placentals. All three of these groups…
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While you can spot rabbits and hares (family Leporidae) across England today, did you know they are actually not native…
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The Gorilla genus comprises two closely related primate species native the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. These species are the…
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Mammals are intelligent creatures. From elephants to apes and dolphins, our world’s clever, empathetic, and organized mammals display high intelligence…
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Mammals have gained a reputation for being among the smartest animals on earth. Some mammals have excellent cognitive abilities. They…