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Deer Mice: Get to Know North America’s Most Abundant Mammal
New science and strange facts about North America’s quintessential rodent.
Do You Know the World’s Weirdest Wild Pigs?
Think you know pigs? Check out these wonderful, wild swine.
Did You Know There Are Four Hyena Species?
Meet the hyenas you don’t know: cool creatures often unfairly persecuted.
How Hyenas Sanitize The City
In an Ethiopian city, spotted hyenas provide the garbage disposal.
Squirrel Parkour? The Science Behind Squirrel Acrobatics
Your bird feeder doesn’t stand a chance. New research shows squirrels combine incredible physical abilities with split-second decision making.
Kouprey: The Ultimate Mystery Mammal
Do you know the kouprey? Meet the forest ox shrouded in mystery and rumor.
How To See More Wildlife
Wildlife watching is a skill that can be learned. Here are some tips to get you started.
Meet the Muskrat: Push-Up Champion of Cattail Marshes
Meet the small semi-aquatic mammal of the cattail marsh.
What’s Up With White Squirrels and Black Squirrels?
A guide to squirrels of a different color.
Moose in the Morning: 20 Years of Silver Creek
Twenty years of conservation writing, and a creek runs through it.
8 Cool US Mammals You Haven’t Seen
Search for these cool but cryptic mammals across the United States.
Have You Seen A Weasel Lately?
Where have all the weasels gone? The small carnivores are in decline, and you can help.