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13 Birds That Sing: Names, Range, Vocal Traits & Field ID Tips

13 Birds That Sing: Names, Range, Vocal Traits & Field ID Tips

Birdsong isn’t just pretty—it's the language birds use to court mates, def···...

Starfish: Characteristics, Reproduction, and Taxonomy

Starfish: Characteristics, Reproduction, and Taxonomy

Starfish (class Asteroidea) are among the most recognizable invertebrates in the···...

40 River Fish: Types, Name Lists & Image Guide

40 River Fish: Types, Name Lists & Image Guide

Across the world’s freshwater ecosystems, rivers host a uniquely diverse—and s···...

12 Types of Swallows (Hirundinidae): ID Tips, Range & Key Traits

12 Types of Swallows (Hirundinidae): ID Tips, Range & Key Traits

Swallows are small, highly aerodynamic, migratory birds built for catching insec···...

25 Animals with Feathers (Names, Characteristics & Fun Facts)

25 Animals with Feathers (Names, Characteristics & Fun Facts)

Earth’s biodiversity is astonishing—scientists estimate around 8.7 million spe···...

Cuckoo Bird: Incubation and Habitat

Cuckoo Bird: Incubation and Habitat

The cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is one of the most fascinating birds studied in eth···...

Popular Science

40 Native Animals of Chile (with scientific names and key facts)

40 Native Animals of Chile (with scientific names and key facts)

From the Atacama Desert to the Andes and the Patagonian ice fields—plus a long ···...

25+ Animals With Big Eyes (Names · Scientific Names · Key Facts)

25+ Animals With Big Eyes (Names · Scientific Names · Key Facts)

In many species, oversized eyes are a survival upgrade—supercharging night visi···...

23 Endemic Species of Colombia (with key facts & scientific names)

23 Endemic Species of Colombia (with key facts & scientific names)

Colombia’s extraordinary variety of habitats—Andean cordilleras, Amazonian rai···...

22 Endangered Animals of Panama (Field Guide)

22 Endangered Animals of Panama (Field Guide)

Straddling the Central American isthmus, Panama blends tropical climate, coast-t···...

20+ Animals with Shells (What They Are, How They’re Built, and Classic Examples)

20+ Animals with Shells (What They Are, How They’re Built, and Classic Examples)

Across the animal kingdom, body plans vary wildly: some lineages rely on interna···...

13+ Endemic Animals of Madagascar (Names, Traits & Fast Facts)

13+ Endemic Animals of Madagascar (Names, Traits & Fast Facts)

To talk about Madagascar is to talk about endemism. This large island off southe···...

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Dinosaur

Dinosaur Park

Explore the mysterious traces of prehistoric monsters

Animals Top

Animals Top

Uncovering nature's most amazing record holders

Insect

Insect World

Explore the most amazing life in the microscopic world

FAQ

Are Kangaroos Endangered? Status, Causes, and Key Facts

Kangaroos are often seen as Australia’s national icons. Asking whether they are endangered, however, needs a nuanced answer: the best-known large kangaroo spec···...

Why Manatees Are Endangered

Manatees (order Sirenia) are large, gentle herbivores of tropical and subtropical coasts, estuaries, and—depending on the species—rivers and lakes. Often nick···...

Why the Spectacled Bear Is Endangered: Causes, Traits, Range & Conservation

The spectacled bear—also called the Andean bear or South American bear—is one of the world’s eight living bear species and the only bear native to South Amer···...

Why the White Tiger Is Endangered: Origins, Status & Real Conservation Actions

The striking white coat and blue eyes of white tigers have made them star attractions in zoos and exotic animal shows around the world. But fame often hides unc···...

Why Elephants Are Endangered: Causes, Affected Species & What Works

Elephants are the largest living land mammals, naturally found in Africa and Asia. Taxonomically, they fall into two lineages: African elephants (Loxodonta) and···...

Can You Keep a Raccoon as a Pet? U.S. Laws, Ecological Risks & Your Responsibilities

Raccoons look adorable as kits, but veterinary and behavior experts emphasize they are not domesticated animals. As they mature, many develop strong possessiven···...