Category: Wild Animals

The Mini Lop is arguably one of the most adorable rabbits you’ll ever come across — and that’s saying something! Not to be confused with the similarly named UK breed, the Mini…

Classification and Scientific Name The polar bear, scientifically named Ursus maritimus (“maritime bear”), was first described by Constantine John Phipps in 1774. Among the Inuit, it’s known as Nanook, while in Norway,…

Did you know that the word armadillo comes from Spanish and means “little armored one”? These unique creatures wear natural armor made up of bony plates covered in keratin — the same…

Animals are constantly surrounded by the sounds and signals of other creatures. But can they actually understand what’s being said? Every year, scientists uncover more about how animals communicate. Elephants, for example,…

The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), also known as the moon bear due to the crescent-shaped marking on its chest, is a medium-sized bear species native to various parts of Asia. What…

With their striking yellow-orange coats and iconic spotted patterns, jaguars are one of the most recognizable big cats in the animal kingdom. Found in forested pockets across South, Central, and even parts…

Ants are often seen as helpful little creatures in your yard. They improve the soil’s health by aerating it through their tunnels, making it easier for water and nutrients to reach plant…

Spring is officially here, and so is bee season! These incredible insects are fascinating, with around 4,000 species found in the United States alone. They’re essential for pollinating flowers and agricultural plants,…

Adorable and Amazingly Resilient: Meet the Hoglets Baby hedgehogs, affectionately known as hoglets, are just about the cutest things. But while they might look like tiny bundles of adorableness, they start life…