There are hundreds of species of reptiles in North America. Reptiles are adaptable, but they thrive in warmer climates. They are found throughout almost all …

Over a million species of insects have already been discovered, and the Royal Entomological Society estimates that there may be as many as another 10 …

I was around a friend’s house recently, and they said their son wanted a pet and had chosen a mouse. My friend was unsure whether …

A keystone species is a species that is responsible for the natural balance in an ecosystem. A keystone species can be a plant or an …

Whales and other sea mammals have evolved to keep themselves warm in cold oceans. I wanted to know if this is why whales and other …

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. …

There are three different types of mammals, and I wanted to explain these three groups. The first group is placental mammals.  These are mammals that …

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 …

As one of the most populated countries, North America has the most recorded deaths and attacks by deadly mammals. Many of the mammals listed here …

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 …