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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.
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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.
Will Black Soldier Fly Maggots Save Humanity?
Black soldier fly larvae will eat almost anything and they taste pretty good themselves, too.
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.
Do Fish Get Thirsty?
They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.
Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils
These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders?
Tarantulas Are Big and Hairy But Not So Scary
Tarantulas are the largest spiders in the world and, believe it or not, some can live for up to 30 years.
Spiders Can Spin Webs of Silk Stronger Than Steel
Not all spiders spin webs, but the eight-legged arachnids that do, spin all kinds of different webs, some big, some small.
Alligator Gar: 100 Million Years Old and Still Kicking
The prehistoric looking alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while they may look threatening, are harmless to anything larger than themselves.
The Secrets and Science Behind Starling Murmurations
Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.
Coral Snakes: Brightly Banded and Highly Venomous
These colorful snakes are found all over the world and are highly venomous, so the best strategy is to avoid them.
Tracking Down the Elusive Giant Squid
Rumors of giant squid have terrified sailors for centuries, but new technology is now helping to bring these mysterious creatures up toward the light.
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.
Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature
Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.
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.
We're Losing the Chemical War on Cockroaches
These nasty pests are developing cross-resistance to multiple classes of insecticides.
The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog
Arguably the most charming rodent in the world, the capybara is also the largest.
Koi Fish: Shining Jewels of the Water Garden
The colorful superstars of backyard water gardens are actually ornamental varietals of domesticated carp.
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