Animals

Around this time of year, with the holiday season and cozy, family-time vibes being extra strong, people love to adopt dogs. Unfortunately, many people who adopt dogs around the holiday season aren’t nearly ready for everything that goes into taking care of one! A big mistake that many new dog owners make, especially during the […] More

Today, humans are the most common and widespread primate on the planet and the only primate to exist in North America. There are currently no monkeys native to North America, but thirty million years ago, a primate called the Ekgmowechashala inhabited the region. It was the last non-human primate to exist on the continent before […] More

American pikas may resemble hamsters, but unlike the house pet, they can live out their entire lives in the wilderness. Though the American pika may be little, it is fierce. When it comes to survival, the pint-sized mammal is very resourceful. These creatures have small, stout bodies that reach a size of no more than […] More

Bugs may be considered great nuisances, but they are critical to the Earth’s ecosystem. Unfortunately, insect populations have been declining at alarming rates. This is partly due to the lack of organic matter in meticulously cultivated urban and suburban yards, such as woody waste, dead leaves, and taller grass. These features are seen as eyesores, […] More

If you are someone with an affinity for felines, you’ll absolutely love the Munchkin cat. This kitty ranks high on the cute and fun-sized scale. As you may have guessed from its name, the Munchkin cat is on the short side. These felines are like any other ordinary house cat, just with unusually short legs […] More

Trained service dogs can do wonders for the mental health of military veterans. Kaya, a German Shepherd service dog, is a shining example of that. Kaya was the service dog of Cole Lyle, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2011, and Kaya played a […] More

There are plenty of fish in the sea, but which one is the fastest? The sailfish is considered the fastest fish in the ocean. Known for its impressive size, speed, and agility, the sailfish has never failed to capture the attention of scientists and nature lovers alike. Here is a closer look at the sailfish. […] More

The most significant threats to marine mammals are caused by humans, both directly and indirectly. From habitat loss and illegal hunting to climate change, several species that make their homes in the ocean are at risk of disappearing from the waters forever. One of those species is the vaquita. The total number of these creatures […] More

In the grasslands and steppes of Central Asia, there lives a fluffy feline called the Pallas’s cat. The wildcat is known for its funny facial expressions, making them popular in Mongolia and Russia, where they are most commonly found. Pallas’s cats are named after German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas, who was the first to describe […] More

There are many cute woodland creatures you often see scampering through the forest, such as deer, rabbits, or squirrels. But here’s one you probably won’t find in the wilderness unless you live in South and Central America. The coatimundi, or coati for short, is native to those regions, and it belongs to the same family […] More

You’ll never find a more agile and adorable creature than the pine marten! The pine marten is in the Mustelidae family, making them related to mink, weasels, otters, and badgers. Pine martens live in woodland areas and like to jump around in trees. They are mostly found across Europe. The pine marten population has experienced […] More

Hybrid animals do not just exist in mythology. They are alive and well, walking the earth as we speak. But most hybrids don’t occur naturally and are a result of human intervention. If you’re a fan of big cats, you will probably be fascinated by the liger, which is a cross between a male lion […] More

The most heavily trafficked mammal in the world is one you’ve probably never heard of. Pangolins, also known as scaly anteaters, are desired for their scales, which are commonly used in traditional medicine practices. Their meat is also considered a delicacy. Up to 200,000 pangolins are taken from the wild every year from Asia and […] More

In the early 2010s, a marine creature discovered in the deep sea became an internet sensation. With its flabby face and limp, jelly-like body, the blobfish isn’t the most visually appealing species out there. However, its unforgettable appearance has been memorialized in internet memes and soft toys. The first blobfish was found by researchers off […] More

Any mention of the black widow spider will probably result in frantic glances and panicked cries. However, the black widow isn’t as dangerous as mainstream media will have you believe. Yes, it does have a venomous bite, but it rarely results in death. And even if you have full-blown arachnophobia, you can’t deny its admirable […] More

Tarsiers are tiny nocturnal primates that were discovered in the eighteenth century. Although they were found so long ago, their existence is little known. They used to be more widespread but are now confined to the dense forests of Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Fossil records have revealed that tarsiers once […] More

The deep ocean contains some of the most bizarre creatures on the planet. And one of them just so happens to be the narwhal, the unicorn of the sea! With its unique, long spiral tusk, the narwhal has become something of an Arctic legend, fascinating people across many cultures for centuries. Here’s a little bit […] More

In over half of all American households, there is a dog or cat present. Sometimes, these furry creatures even take on the role of a child in families with no human kids. Pets are part of the family. They provide emotional support and companionship as well as any human. That’s why, after the demise of […] More

On the island of Madagascar, there is a creature crouching on a tree branch that looks like a cross between some kind of hairy rodent and a mangy raccoon. The aye-aye is actually a lemur and is the world’s biggest nocturnal primate. These lemurs weigh four pounds and are 14 to 17 inches long. Their […] More

The biggest snake that ever slithered on the earth lived around 58 to 60 million years ago. Titanaboa ruled the rainforests of what is now Colombia. The giant reptile was about 42 feet long and weighed over 1.25 tons. Scientists aren’t sure why the species died out, but climate change could’ve been a factor. The […] More

During the Pleistocene era, which is often referred to as the Ice Age, a giant beaver that was the size of a bear roamed the earth alongside the mammoths and saber-toothed tigers in the region that is now North America. Castoroides was the largest rodent of that time period. It grew more than seven feet […] More