Lynx

Territorial and solitary, the bobcat is sometimes confused with its close cousin, the lynx. Both cats have tufted ears and short tails, but the bobcat tends to be more aggressive. The bobcat got its name because of its short tail, which resembles the docked tails of domestic mammals such as cats and dogs. It looks …

It is easy to become mesmerized by the vast rainbow of colors on some tropical birds and reptiles. Mammals, on the other hand, have very dull colors in comparison. I wanted to find out why. Mammals do not use color to attract mates but other factors, including size and strength. Very few mammals are poisonous …

Although many vertebrates have tails, mammals probably have the most versatile tails out of all animals. Fish use their tails for swimming, while many reptiles, such as lizards, use their tails for locomotion. The massive amount of muscles in a reptile tail allow them to move but cannot be used for many other functions. Mammals …

The red fox is a common sight in North America, and I wanted to find out how they navigate. Foxes have excellent eyesight and night vision, which allows them to navigate at night.  Foxes have a perfect sense of smell and hearing, which they use to detect prey even in the darkest conditions.  A fox’s …

The Moose is one of the tallest mammals in North America and the largest of all deer species. Unlike other species of deer, Moose do not live in herds. Male Moose, also known as bulls, grow antlers, which shed off in winter and grow in spring. Moose used to live in many parts of Europe …

The Virginia Opossum can be found in the United States and Canada. They have a difficult time in winter, and I wanted to explore how they survive winter. Opossums do not hibernate in winter and need to find a warm place to make their nest. Opossums make a new nest every few weeks to keep …

I visit many zoos in North America, and at San Diego Zoo they have a great exhibition. When I was there last time, I kept seeing prairie dogs kiss and wanted to know why this unique behavior was.   Prairie dogs kiss to greet each other. Prairie dogs are territorial, and the kissing behavior shows …

Brown bears are found in the northern regions of North America. Most populations are found throughout Alaska, but brown bears can also be found in the northern U.S. states of Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. There are around 55,000 brown bears in North America, with approximately 35,000 found in U.S. states. The remaining 20,000 brown …

Tennessee is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has many species of different mammals. In this article, I look at 25 mammals in the volunteer state. Would you like to know what your state mammal is?  Find out in this article I wrote. American Beaver The North American beaver can reach up …

Iowa, also known as the Hawkeye state, has many different habitats home to many species of mammals. In this article, I look at 25 mammals that you can find in Iowa. Iowa is full of prairies, grasslands, and savanna, with over 60% of the state used for agriculture and crops. This makes Iowa an ideal …

Michigan is known as the wolverine state, so it should be no surprise that they are one of the many mammals you can find in the state. Michigan is always one of my favorite places to visit and has some remarkable animals to be found. While there are about sixty species of terrestrial mammals in …

You may have heard foxes breeding as they scream when trying to attract a mate and sometimes when breeding. If you hear a fox scream, you can ensure that the breeding season has started. Mating season starts in December to January, and foxes become more vocal at this time. Vixens come into heat for three …