Advertisement
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.
Advertisement
Learn More / Page 5
Copperhead Snakes: Not Always Lethal, But Best Left Alone
Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.
Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them
Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A new study finds out why wasps are despised by the public and researchers alike.
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.
Where Did San Francisco's Wild Parrots Come From?
The parrots of the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco are legendary, but how did they get there?
Dive Inside the Weird World of the Ocean Sunfish
It's one of the gentle giants of the sea. It loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep dives to the ocean floor.
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.
The Harmless Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend
Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.
The Brown Recluse Spider: Its Reputation Is Worse Than Its Bite
Ninety percent of brown recluse bites don't have any effect at all — but the mythology around these creatures and their bites is legendary.
Rules for Keeping a Pet Chinchilla
These adorable little rodents are popular as pets, but they require some special care.
Will the Real Banana Spider Please Stand Up?
Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.
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.
That Blob on the Beach Is Sea Pork
Is that a dolphin pancreas? Some extremely firm manatee vomit? Nope, it's sea pork!
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.
Coconut Crabs: Crustaceans on Steroids
The biggest land-dwelling arthropod can crack into everything from coconuts to carcasses, but they're also really vulnerable.
Don't Get Bitten by the Kissing Bug
These nasty little bugs have been reported in 28 U.S. states and can cause an illness called Chagas disease.
Camel Spiders: Murderous Speed Demons of the Desert
These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry — they're harmless.
How Many Legs Does a Millipede Really Have?
If you think the answer is 1,000, you're way way off.
Don't Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf Spider
Wolf spiders might find their way into your house and can look threatening, but they're really harmless.
Hedgehogs: Adorable, But Do They Make Good Pets?
Sure, hedgehogs are cute as heck, but do you think one really wants to live in your house?
Blobfish: World's Ugliest Animal or Someone's Grandpa?
The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat.
The Great Squirrel Debate: To Feed or Not to Feed?
There doesn't seem to be much of a gray area. Most people are a hard yes or yard no.
Opossums: So Darn Ugly They're Adorable
Sure, opossums eat out of your trashcan, but they're also strange little superheroes.
Advertisement
Advertisement
The Latest
When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People
July 2, 2020
Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool
July 1, 2020
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement