Mammals
Scientifically-speaking there are 11 mammal groups, and most Mammals are warm-blooded, have body hair, give live birth and nurse their young with milk from mammary glands. Check out these articles about all kinds of mammals.
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Bobcats Are Back From the Brink (and Possibly in Your Backyard)
It turns out that bobcats do just fine if not actively hunted by humans.
How Humans Have Made a Mess of Mink
The wars between mink species and humans quietly rage worldwide.
Coyotes: The 'Song Dogs' of North America
Though ol' Wile E. never did catch the Road Runner, coyotes are some of the most ingenious and adaptable animals on the planet.
The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn
These impressive and intimidating animals have an illustrious past that helped them wend their way through America and settle in the heartland of the South.
Wolverines Are Superhero Survivor Weasels
Wolverines, also known as "stink bears" because of the powerful smell they emit, are the ultimate cold weather survivors — cagey, smart and omnivorous.
Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists
Groundhogs don't actually make great weathermen, but they are pretty cool in every other respect.
When Kinkajous Don't Play Nice
Kinkajous, or honey bears, are generally docile creatures, but they definitely don't mix well with humans.
Jackals: Canine Survivors and Tricksters of Folklore
Jackals, formidable members of the canine family, are often portrayed in traditional world folklore as wily tricksters, up to no good. They are actually brilliant survivalists.
Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils
These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders?
Baboons: The Monkeys With the Scarlet Booties
Those red butts on baboons do serve a purpose, sort of, but it's probably not quite what you think.
Orangutan Jungle School: Teaching Orangutans How to Be Orangutans
Orphaned Bornean orangutans need all the help they can get — the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation steps in to teach them the art of survival.
Meet the Montana Grizzly Bear Product Testers
It's the job of the huge grizzly bears at Montana's Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center to test the everything from coolers and trash cans to food storage containers.
Grass Gobbling Goats Are Gardening Away at O'Hare, Google
Clearing land with goats rather than machinery is eco-friendly, effective and adorable.
Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World
Fisher cats aren't actually cats, but cat-sized members of the weasel family, and their favorite snack is — yikes — the porcupine.
The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog
Arguably the most charming rodent in the world, the capybara is also the largest.
The Blue Whale: Bigger Than Megalodon
It is the largest animal ever to exist on the planet.
Red Pandas Are Not the Lesser Pandas
Despite being known as the "lesser panda," the red panda is so totally cute, we simply can't use that moniker. No way. Not now. Not ever.
6 Wild Cats Still Found Roaming the U.S.
As much as human beings have encroached on wildlife over recent decades, there are still several species of big cats living wild in the U.S. today.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
The ocelot may look like a slightly wilder version of a domesticated tabby cat, but they are three times the size of house cats, much fiercer and, though abundant in some areas, still endangered.
Rules for Keeping a Pet Chinchilla
These adorable little rodents are popular as pets, but they require some special care.
6 Reasons Monkeys Should Never Be Pets
It may seem like just the cutest thing in the world to you, but owning a pet monkey is a really bad idea. Here's why.
How Did Weasels Get Such a Bad Rap?
These little critters are super cute, so why do they have a reputation for being one of the worst of the mammal world?
Alpacas Are Totally Not Llamas
Alpacas are highly intelligent and they're not pets. They require a lot of research and specialized knowledge if you plan to bring a few home.
Honey Badgers Don't Care Because They're Ferocious
Because most of what we know about honey badgers comes from a three-minute comedy video, there are a lot of misconceptions about these wily weasels.
Hedgehogs: Adorable, But Not Good Pets
Sure, hedgehogs are cute as heck, but do you think one really wants to live in your house?
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