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.
13 Types of Axolotl Morphs to Wow Aspiring Enthusiasts
Axolotl Colors: The Natural, the Lab-made, and the Fictional
Axolotl Life Expectancy Is Roughly Halved in the Wild
10 Types of Wasps: Fierce but Not Always Threatening
Wood Roach vs. Cockroach: Which Are You Dealing With?
Newcastle Funnel-web: Just 1 of 3 Deadly Sydney Funnel-web Spiders
Chicken vs. Hen Confusion Is Common but the Difference Matters
Goose vs. Swan: Distinguishing Between Long-necked Birds
Heron vs. Crane: A Comparison of Long-legged Birds
Cod vs. Haddock: Identification, Cooking, and Buying Tips
Skate Fish vs. Stingray: Comparing Bottom-dwelling Fish
Sockeye vs. Atlantic Salmon: Flavor, Nutrition and Sustainability
Gray Fox vs. Coyote: Comparing Canids of the Wild
Woodchuck vs. Beaver Habitats, Behaviors, and Misidentification
Wolverine vs. Badger: An Intensely Scrappy Showdown
Vampire Crab: More Cartoonish Than Blood-sucking
Snow Crab: A High-protein Delight Thriving in Cold Waters
Dungeness Crab: A Deliciously Sustainable Crustacean
Python vs. Anaconda: Comparing Snakes and Software Languages
Paradise Flying Snake Truly Falls With Style
What Do Lizards Eat in the Wild? What Should You Feed a Pet Lizard?
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Love 'em or hate 'em, you've got to admit that spiders are some pretty impressive animals. Movies like "Arachnophobia", "Spider-Man" and "Eight Legged Freaks" even spin their stories around spiders. Check out the real-life web-slinging, wall-crawling, venom-injecting inspiration.
By Tom Harris
Despite their monumental proportions, the most phenomenal thing about whales isn't how big they are: It's the way they live. Whales are mammals -- warm-blooded, air-breathing creatures -- but they spend their entire life in the ocean. Find out about these awe-inspiring creatures.
By Tom Harris
I always see moths circling around and landing on my porch light. Why do they do this? Is it somehow advantageous to them?
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In 2005, there were 3,000 verified cases of West Nile Virus in the U.S. alone, and we can probably expect even more this year. This mosquito-borne disease keeps popping up. Find out all about mosquitoes.
Think you know what bats are all about? Chances are you're operating under at least a couple of misconceptions. Sort out the facts from the myths and see what makes bats so unique.
By Tom Harris
Do whales and dolphins sleep? I know they have to come to the surface of the water periodically to breathe, so wouldn't they die if they dozed off?
The oldest shark fossils date from more than 300 million years ago, before the dinosaurs. A few species have kept the same physical characteristics for more than 150 million years. How have they survived so well?
By Tom Harris
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Insect respiration is very different from that of a human. Insects do not have lungs that deliver oxygen to all of the cells in their body. So how exactly do flies and other insects breathe then? Find out the answer to that question in this article.
When flickering fireflies light up the summer night, they're not showing off - they're talking to each other. How do these insects make their abdomens glow?
Owls are one of those bird species that everyone loves. Check out these cool owl images to learn more about our nocturnal friends.
How exactly does an oyster create a pearl, and what is the difference between a natural pearl and a cultured pearl?
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Wallabies and kangaroos may look alike, but they're not identical marsupials. We'll tell you how to determine which is which.
Never wish a jockey good luck by saying "break a leg." Horses with broken legs might face a grim future, but does that mean they must be euthanized?
You've heard this advice a million times, and perhaps it even brings you comfort when you're in gator territory. But is it really true?
By Alia Hoyt & Amy Hunter
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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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.
Whether used in fashion or complicated mating rituals, peacock feathers drive the ladies crazy. But, what happens when a peacock loses his last feather? Will he become a fashion-don't?
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.
As Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic "The Birds" taught us, it's a good idea to respect our avian friends. Before you accidentally let any bad luck take wing, peck away at these bird-related superstitions.
By Bambi Turner