Animals
Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake
The yellow-bellied sea snake is an unusual venomous snake that lives its life entirely at sea, drifting on ocean currents.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in the United States and one of North America’s most iconic reptiles.
Sloth
Sloths are utterly unique due to their adaptation to their habitat and the subtle role they serve in keeping the rainforests they call home healthy.
Gila Monster
The Gila monster is the largest extant lizard species native to North America and one of the two types of native venomous lizards found in the region
Why Alaska Has Almost No Snakes
Alaska is home to many wild animals, but no snakes, due mostly to its frigid temperatures, which make it too cold for cold-blooded snakes.
Armed Conflicts Threaten Wildlife Across The Globe
Armed conflicts potentially threaten a wider suite of terrestrial mammal and bird species than is currently recognized.
Slow Loris
Slow lorises, named in part for their typically sluggish movements, are not just friendly-looking, but an important part of their native jungle ecosystems.
Siberian Tiger
The Siberian Tiger is the world's largest tiger species, and it lives in Russia and northeastern China, although it has become critically endangered.
Poison Dart Frog
The poison dart frogs are a group of small amphibians with a terrifying reputation for their high levels of toxicity which they use for defense.
Cottonmouth
Cottonmouths are often misunderstood venomous reptiles of the southeastern US, known for their defensive behavior, habitat, and ecological role in wetlands.
The Most Biodiverse Deserts in the United States
In the United States, four major deserts, the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, Mojave, and Great Basin, are the most biodiverse in the country.
Burmese Python
One of the largest snakes on Earth, the Burmese python is native to South and Southeast Asia, but has become a notable invasive species in Florida.
Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is no legend; this is a real lizard that lives in the dry savannas, grasslands, and forests of Indonesia.
What Is the Largest Spider in the World?
"Largest spider in the world" has more than one answer. Mass goes to the Goliath birdeater, leg-span to the Giant Huntsman
Chimpanzee
Scientists believe that humans and chimps diverged from a common ancestor around 7 million years ago and we share nearly 99% of our DNA with chimpanzees.
Okapi
Today, the okapi remains the only living relative of the giraffe, which is why it is often referred to as a forest giraffe.
Vipers
Vipers are an important species of snake that have unique fangs and features and a venom that has helped develop medicines.
Sea Lion
Discover sea lions’ taxonomy, habitat, ecological role, and conservation threats in this accessible guide to these social marine mammals.
Sloth Bear
The Sloth bear, endemic to India, is a specialized insectivore facing increased human-wildlife conflicts due to habitat loss.
Alligator
Alligators, large reptiles found in America and China, play vital ecological roles, face hunting pressures, but conservation improves their status.
Lemur
Lemurs are among the world’s most unusual primates, marked by disputed taxonomy, extreme adaptations, and mounting threats in Madagascar.
Owl
Owls (order Strigiformes) are among the world's most recognized birds of prey, this article explores the species more in depth.
Fossa
The fossa is an endemic Madagascar species and a predator designed by nature to hunt in one of the most vertical environments on the planet.
How Many Types Of Cobras Are There?
How many types of cobras are there? Explore the different cobra groups, from true cobras to king cobras, and where they are found.
Are Blobfish Real?
Blobfish are a deep sea fish species that lose their shape when they are pulled up from the depth. Learn about the blobfish, rated one of the world's ugliest creatures.
Giant Pacific Octopus
The Giant Pacific Octopus is a beautiful and highly intelligent creature that has a significant role in maintaining the ecosystem.
Sea Turtle
Of the seven species of sea turtles found in the world, six occur in US waters, and all play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
10 Iconic Animals That Live Only In Kenya
Kenya’s wild landscapes are home to rare animals found nowhere else, including striking antelope and elusive primates shaped by extreme habitats.
10 Iconic Animals That Live Only In New Zealand
Thanks to tens of millions of years of insular evolution, Kiwiland has produced animalian outliers such as the wētā, the Hamilton's frog, the kakapo, and others.
Water Buffalo
Water buffalo are powerful giants of the wetlands, moving through marshes and river valleys with the strength that links them to nature and survival.
