Bryan Harding

Deer are one of the most critical species in North America, and they have adapted well to survive winter. Deer have thick, oily fur which …

Although most of us learn how mammals breathe at school, I still get emails asking me to write an article, so here it is. All …

On a recent trip to the Colorado Rocky Mountains, I saw a large herd of desert bighorns.  I was amazed by how they had adapted …

Rabbits are among the most common mammals found all over North America. Wild rabbits have short life spans as they are prey to various predators. …

The nine-banded armadillo is the only armadillo species in North America. Also known as the long-nosed armadillo, it has a hard outer shell, which gives …

I watched a video the other day with an orphaned beaver living in someone’s home as a pet. This reminded me of someone I used …

The Cougar has been one of my favorite animals for many years, and I realized there wasn’t much information on how the cougar evolved and …

Belonging to the Canidae family, including dogs, coyotes, wolves, and jackals, the fox has a legendary reputation. Known for being sneaky, cunning, mean, and intelligent, …

I was lucky to see some bear cubs playing recently in the wild, and they were having so much fun. I could tell that playing …

Many assume that all mammals were warm-blooded, and while the majority are, there are some that are heterothermic. Most mammals are endothermic, which means they …

All animals must drink water, and whales are no exception. Whales can only drink salt water as they do not have access to fresh water. …

The other day I watched two squirrels chasing each other around a tree. I knew why they were doing this but could overhear the people …