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.
Golden Poison Dart Frog Eats Toxic Insects for Its Own Poison
Toad vs. Frog: Differences in Anatomy, Habitat and More
What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?
A Redback Spider Bite Won't Kill You (if You Get Antivenom in Time)
Regal Jumping Spider: Tiny, Harmless, Maybe Even Cute
Spider Eggs and Egg Sacs and Spiderlings, Oh My!
38 Colorful Birds You Didn't Know Exist
The Largest Bird of Prey: Tallest, Heaviest and Widest Wingspan
The Largest Flying Bird Varies by Wingspan, Height and Weight
The Frilled Shark Has a 3-Year Pregnancy Before Giving Birth
Barreleye Fish Aren't Something You Can See While Snorkeling
Deep-sea Dragonfish Use a Bioluminescent Lure to Entice Prey
The Largest Rodent Weighs 150 lbs and Eats Its Own Feces
The Biggest Bear Stands 5 Feet Tall on All Fours (Not Even on Its Hind Legs)
This Is the Biggest Whale, by Length and by Weight
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
There Are 300 Types of Octopus Species, Some With Internal Shells
9 Largest Octopus Species Lurking in the Deep Blue Sea
14 Big Lizards That Outsize Your Cat (and Many Dogs)
The Largest Anaconda Ever Found Weighed More Than a Gorilla
The Thorny Devil Collects Drinking Water Without Moving
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To the average person, these two reptiles might look the same, but they're not. So what's the difference between alligators and crocodiles?
By Mitch Ryan
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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.
The bobcat and lynx may not be much larger than the house cat lounging on your couch, but these felines rely on specific adaptations to survive in the wild.