Carnivora (Meat-eaters)

Many people have asked me recently about the different physical characteristics of the three species of bears found in North America. While there are many …

Black bears have a varied diet that includes many types of food. In this article, I look at what makes up the diet of a …

Bears belong to the family Ursidae, with eight species living worldwide and three species living in North America. I saw a comment on a recent …

Black bears can be found in almost all states in the USA, but there are some states where the number is very few or they …

Polar bears are classed as marine mammals and are excellent swimmers, but you may be unaware if other species can also swim. Polar bears are …

Evolution has fascinated me for as long as I can remember, and if you have read any of my bear articles, you will know that …

The polar bear is the largest predator in its habitat and requires plenty of food to sustain itself. Polar bears catch their food in different …

I came face to face with a wolverine in a zoo recently. The exhibit was icy, and I wondered how these animals survived these temperatures. …

Meerkats are well-known as animals that stand on their back legs and look around inquisitively. People have been asking me recently why this was, and …

Coyotes have adapted to survive against predators in many ways, and I wanted to look into some of these. Coyotes survive by securing their territory, …

If you have found an animal digging holes in your garden, you might be surprised to discover it is a raccoon. Raccoons can cause a …

Skunks can release a foul-smelling odor into the atmosphere.  If you have ever smelt it, you will never forget it.  I had an email asking …