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 …

Many see beavers as a nuisance, but they are great for the environment. In this article, I wanted to explore some of the reasons and …

Last year, when I was backpacking across the United States, I had a chance to visit Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Montana. I had …

Bighorn sheep are one of my favorite mammals in North America, but the bighorn sheep population was once in decline.  Due to reintroduction by many …