The zebra is perhaps the most visually dazzling member of the family Equidae, a group that includes horses, asses, zebras, and multiple other species. Zebras are famous for their black and white stripes. While some may think the stripes are a camouflage against predators, they actually repel flies! And these stripes–are zebras white with black … Read more
There’s something universal about the charm of baby animals. From tiny joeys tucked in pouches to chubby seal pups on the ice, their small size, playful antics, and innocence capture our hearts. Here are 37 of the sweetest baby animals to fulfill all your adorability needs for weeks! 1. Kitten A kitten is just a … Read more
Minnesota is a haven for scenic views of Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape. Gooseberry Falls State Park is part of that haven, attracting more than 750,000 visitors annually. The park encompasses the majestic Gooseberry Falls, with upper, mid, and lower overlooks from which to take in the sights. Not far from that is Agate Beach and … Read more
Do you ever wonder what wild secrets your home state holds? We often think of the familiar animals that roam our backyards and local parks — like squirrels, rabbits, and the occasional deer — but many of the United States’ other wild inhabitants may surprise you. Each state is home to unusual animals that defy … Read more
4 Amazing Brown Bear Facts The brown bear is the most widely distributed bear on the globe A group of brown bears is called a sloth or sleuth Before hibernation, the brown bear can eat up to 90 pounds of food a day It appears that brown bears have individual personalities and are extremely intelligent … Read more
They come in all different colors, including blue, white, pink, and brown. The life cycle of each butterfly starts out as a larva before it finally morphs into a beautiful butterfly. Butterflies are found on every continent, except Antarctica. 5 Incredible Butterfly Facts! There are just under 18,000 species of butterflies in the world. Females of … Read more
Meet Sherman: a smart young sheep with a shocking story to tell. Months ago, Sherman cheated death when he escaped a sheep farm in Australia, sneaking away into a neighboring national park. All alone, Sherman learned to fend for himself, scavenging for food and finding his own shelter. Then, one day, Sherman saw a person … Read more
Last week, after getting into her car to head to work, Carly Roxx began to hear a strange sound coming from below. It was enough to give her pause. “Before I started the car, I heard something banging underneath the car,” Roxx told The Dodo. “I got out and there he was, kinda stuck under … Read more
For the past few months, the YouTube channel Bird World Life has been tracking the growth and development of a group of young kestrels, a small species of falcon, via a camera placed near their nesting box. The resulting videos have offered an intimate glimpse into the early life of these little birds of prey. But their … Read more
Last week, officers from Alabama’s Springville Police Department received an unusual call from a concerned homeowner — kicking off one of their most memorable animal rescues. The homeowner had discovered a young coyote standing next to a tree in his yard. Somehow, both the animal’s hind limbs had become stuck in a forked split in the tree’s … Read more