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 Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. Brown bears can be found in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Northern Asia, and Japan. There are about 200,000 brown bears worldwide, with 120,000 in Russia. …

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 …

Foxes see, hear, and smell the world differently from ourselves. While we mainly rely on our eyesight to perceive the world around us, foxes use all their senses. Foxes have an excellent sight at close-range but have problems seeing static objects. They do not have good color vision and have problems seeing long distances. Foxes …

You may have heard a fox screaming and wondered what could make that sound, but this is not the only type of communication that foxes use. Foxes are social animals and use various ways to communicate. Communication is vital within the social group and outside it. Foxes use sounds, smells, and gestures to communicate. Foxes …

Fox cubs are typically born in March and need to learn how to hunt for their food to survive. By late April or May, the tiny cubs can be seen coming out of their dens and playing. Play is a fantastic way for cubs to learn to hunt and is essential for their survival. Foxes …

There are three bear species in North America, the American black bear, the brown bear, and the polar bear. All have the typical mammalian features of eyes, nose, and ears, and I am often asked how good their senses are. All three species of North American bear rely on their sense of smell to find …

Coyotes are four-legged canines found in North America. To thrive and survive, each season is different for them. Coyotes are often misjudged and have a terrible reputation, especially among farmers. However, most people’s perceptions of coyotes come from misguided information. To better understand coyotes, we need to see their behavior throughout the year. In this …

One significant difference between animals and humans is that animals cannot talk. However, this doesn’t mean the animals don’t communicate. Animals can be heard snapping, roaring, and howling to find food, navigate, and attract mates. This list includes six extremely loud animals.  While you may know that a whale can be louder than the sound …