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 to their surroundings as they climbed the cliffs. The horns on bighorn sheep are helpful for protection from predators and are used to get into plants such as cacti.  Bighorn …

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. They also face harsh environments, and this article will tell you about some of the difficulties they face in the wild. Rabbits are prey animals with many predators. Rabbits survive …

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 it many advantages. The armadillo is the only mammal to have a shell. The shell helps protect the armadillo from predators and to protect it from the spiky undergrowth and plants …

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 to go to school with who had a pet beaver. I phoned him recently to get information about whether beavers made good pets. There have been numerous occasions where young …

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 adapted to their environment. Cougars evolved as part of the feline family approximately 11 million years ago. They originated in Asia and crossed to America 8.5 million years ago using …

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, the fox learns from an early age. While they can be found in every continent except Antarctica, foxes are common in North America. The red fox can be found almost …

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 was a great way of learning for them. Bears play for many reasons, including fun, sport, and recreation. Play is essential for young cubs to teach them how to survive …

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 can regulate their body temperature. Some mammals, such as the Arctic ground squirrel, are classed as heterothermic, allowing their surrounding environments to affect their body temperature. Please read on if …

All mammals must drink water, and whales are no exception. You might wonder how they drink without so much salt in the water without getting ill. Whales cannot drink fresh water, as they are surrounded by water with a high salt concentration. Whales get most of the water their bodies need from fish but can …

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 next to me asking each other the question. If a squirrel is chasing another squirrel, it is usually a male showing dominance to another male. Once they have chased them …

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 give tips on protecting trees in your area. Beavers are essential in establishing and maintaining biodiversity in wetlands and providing new habitats for other plants, animals, and insects. Beavers have …

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 many opportunities to view black bears and other wildlife. American black bears are known by their species name Ursus americanus.  Black bears are medium-sized bears who live throughout most of …