Animals
How Many Types of Lizards Are There?
Lizards aren't all alike. Discover the main types of lizards, from geckos and iguanas to skinks, monitors, and chameleons, grouped into a few major families.
African Wild Dog
African wild dogs are an endangered species found mostly in East Africa. They are skillful hunters and live in dedicated packs.
Saw-Scaled Viper
It hisses by rubbing its scales together and strikes without warning. Explore the saw-scaled viper, often called the world's deadliest snake.
Axolotl
Learn why axolotls are critically endangered in the wild, where they live, what they eat, and how these rare aquatic salamanders survive.
Mojave Rattlesnake
Learn how the Mojave rattlesnake lives, hunts, reproduces, and uses powerful venom in desert habitats across the Southwest and central Mexico.
The 10 Largest Fish Species Living Today
The tiger shark the fourth-largest living fish species and is responsible for the second-highest number of attacks on humans after the great white shark.
Prairie Rattlesnake
Discover how prairie rattlesnakes survive across North America’s grasslands, their role in the ecosystem, and how people can safely coexist with them.
The Largest Snakes In The World
Measured either by their length or by weight, the world’s largest living snakes are mainly members of the Pythonidae and Boidae families.
King Cobra
The king cobra is the world’s longest venomous snake, known for its intelligence, deadly venom, iconic hood, and vital ecological role.
10 Of The Smartest Animals In The Wild
It is estimated there are about 8.7 million animal species alive on Earth today, but we have identified just 1.2 million to date. Here is a look at ten animals currently considered to be quite intelligent.
What Animals Live In The Australian Outback?
Kangaroos are commonly seen in the Australian Outback.
African Rock Python
African rock pythons are powerful constrictors of sub-Saharan Africa, with complex habitats, broad diets, and growing conservation pressures.
The 13 Most Snake Infested Areas In Florida
Explore the most snake-infested areas in Florida, uncovering the diversity, ecological roles, and conservation efforts of native and invasive snake species.
Why Florida Swamps Are More Biodiverse Than Most Rainforests
Florida swamps rank among the richest and most biodiverse ecosystems, supporting immense numbers of reptiles, fish, birds, and aquatic microorganisms.
The Largest Lizards in the World
From the massive Komodo dragon to giant monitor lizards of Asia and Australia, discover the largest lizards in the world and the habitats where these impressive reptiles thrive.
Death Adder
Rather than hunting its prey, the common death adder is a highly specialized ambush predator, lying in wait for hours to deliver its potent venom.
How Many Types Of Pythons Are There?
Learn how many types of pythons exist worldwide, where these giant snakes live, and what makes different python species unique in size, color, and behavior.
Hyena
Hyenas are more than their reputation. Explore their biology, feeding habits, reproduction, and ecological importance as both predators and scavengers.
Gaboon Viper
The Gaboon viper is a large African viper known for its camouflage, potent venom, long fangs, and ambush hunting behavior.
Green Mamba
The green mamba is a venomous, arboreal, and strikingly beautiful snake native to coastal portions of the African continent.
Musk Ox
Musk ox, despite woolly appearances, possess a variety of intriguing traits, both key to their survival and contribution to the ecology of their habitat.
Where Alligators and Crocodiles Overlap in the US
Alligators and crocodiles share one rare US habitat, where Everglades marshes fade into South Florida’s coastal estuaries.
How Many Rats Are There In The World?
How many rats are there in the world? Explore why there is no exact global count, how scientists estimate rat populations, and where these adaptable rodents thrive.
Copperhead
Understand copperhead snakes: their habits, distribution, taxonomy, and what to know about their interactions with humans.
Honey Badger
The now iconic honey badger has earned its reputation as one of the most resilient carnivores in Africa and Asia. But it's technically not a true badger.
Nile Monitor
The Nile monitor lizard is a large, agile reptile, equally capable navigating both land and waterways. Most of its time is spent hunting and basking.
The Fascinating Arboreal Mammals
Arboreal animals spend a greater part of their lifetime on trees. They have special adaptations that make living on trees ideal for them.
Where Do Anacondas Live?
Explore the natural habitat of anacondas, including the river systems, marshes, and rainforest regions where these powerful snakes thrive.
The Most Bear-Dense States in the United States
These states rank among the most bear-dense places in the US and remain some of the country’s strongholds for wildlife in general.
The US States With the Highest Snakebite Rates
North Carolina has the most snake bites per capita in the United States, with the copperhead as the snake that bites most frequently.
Bushmaster
The powerful bushmaster of Central and South America is the longest viper in the world and the second-longest venomous snake, next to the king cobra.
8 Types of North American Squirrels
Discover 8 types of North American squirrels, from familiar tree-dwelling species to ground burrowers and elusive flying squirrels found across the continent.
Why Alligators Don't Live West of Texas
There are no alligators in America west of Texas, and there are a few specific reasons for it, related to climate and habitat.