Wild Animals
Whether they crawl, fly, swim, slither, walk, run or pounce, wild animals rely on their instincts. Read about all kinds of wild animals, mammals, birds, fish, insects, reptiles and amphibians.
Toad vs. Frog: Differences in Anatomy, Habitat and More
What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?
Frogs Can't Vomit, So They Eject Their Entire Stomachs
Flying Ants Aren't a Separate Species, But a Life Stage
6 Facts About How Bees Learn, Think and Make Decisions
Do These Nightmare Parasites Hack Snail Brains to Survive?
The 3 Types of Ducks Every Birdwatcher Should Know
10 Types of Owls: From Tiny Screech-owls to Great Horned Owls
Hawk vs. Falcon: Spotting Differences Between Birds of Prey
Is the Doomsday Fish Actually a Terrible Omen?
The Biggest Catfish Ever Caught (That We Know Of)
The Fastest Fish in the Ocean Can Swim at Nearly 70 MPH
Why Are Orcas Attacking Boats? Experts Weigh In
Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed
The Happiest Animal on Earth Is the Quokka
How Long Do Jellyfish Live? Are They All Immortal?
10 Deep Sea Creatures That Are (Almost) Too Bizarre to Be Real
6 Types of Sharks Every Selachimorphaphile Should Know
How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
The Biggest Alligator on Record, by Weight and Length
Papuan Olive Python: New Guinea's Behemoth in the Rainforest
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The world's largest wolves weigh up to 175 pounds (79.4 kilograms) and measure up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length.
Wingspan isn't the only way to measure the largest eagles in the world. We also looked at weight and height.
By Yara Simón
Whether you're a chicken keeper looking to increase egg production or just curious about the largest chicken breed, here's a list of the giants by weight.
By Yara Simón
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One of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized."
By Yara Simón
Hummingbird feeders are a great way to help those little fliers, but to feed them responsibly, you need to keep your feeders clean and fill them correctly.
Bees can learn, make decisions and have a sense of smell 100 times more sensitive than ours. And most don't live in hives. Here are some cool facts about bees.
Just one bite from any of these venomous snakes could cost you your life. They're some of the deadliest snakes in the world and you don't want to mess with them.
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They are all huge, but does it surprise you that none of the nine biggest birds can fly?
Sharks: They are the stuff of legend and the stuff of nightmares. But which are the biggest? Here are the top 10.
By Carrie Tatro
The pink fairy armadillo looks like something out of a children's book and is so rare that very few people have ever seen one.
By Carrie Tatro
A new study dispels the myth that snakes are deaf to airborne sounds and reveals that different species react differently to the sounds they hear.
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Like something out of a horror film, this parasitic worm invades a snail's eyestalks, where it pulsates to imitate a caterpillar, attracting the ultimate target, a bird.
By Mark Mancini
There are tons of squirrel species around the world. Do they all have the same life span?
Estimating ant numbers and mass provides an important baseline from which to monitor ant populations amid worrying environmental changes.
By Mark Wong
It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how do eels reproduce?
By Mark Mancini
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Unlike most species on Earth, the male seahorse, rather than the female, does the gestating and delivery. And he does it in his own unique way, a new study found.
During the fall months, you may see unfamiliar birds in your area as those from the north begin to fly south. But how do they know when it's time to migrate and where to go?
By Alia Hoyt
While you may not want to encounter one on a hike, there's no denying that snakes are magnificent creatures — no matter how big or small they are. But when it comes to the biggest snakes in the world, nature truly knows no bounds.
You don't want an animal living in your house that's smarter than a raccoon and never rests.
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Sailfish are the fastest known animal in the ocean. Just how fast? As fast as a cheetah. That's how fast.
Don't freak out with worry if you see a splooting squirrel — he's just cooling off in the best way he knows how.
The most iconic agricultural pest of the past 200 years just wants to eat your potato plant.
While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.
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Cymothoa exigua will make you feel very glad you're not a fish.
These massive mollusks are one of the world's most invasive species. They have the potential to devastate Florida's agriculture. Oh, and they can cause meningitis in humans.
By Sarah Gleim