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The Big Bat Year: A Quest to See the World’s Bats
Birding’s Big Year has become a major event. But bats?
Local Critter Quest: Spot a Pocket Gopher
Are you up for the challenge of finding this underground mammal?
Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not
What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.
Capybara: Meet the World’s Largest Rodent
A rodent the size of a Labrador retriever? You won’t believe the life of the capybara.
A Guide to Non-Native Deer in the United States
Have you seen a weird-looking deer? It might be one of these exotic species.
Wild Hamster: The Intriguing Story Behind The Household Pet
A look at the intriguing stories of wild hamsters, including why your pet runs on wheels.
Sun Bear: World’s Smallest Bear Has Surprisingly Human Traits
The tiny sun bear is solitary and elusive, but it can mimic facial expressions like a human.
Is There a Bobcat in Your Backyard?
Bobcats are moving into our neighborhoods. Here’s why.
Real Reindeer Are More Amazing Than You Ever Imagined
Glowing noses, hooves that go click-click-click and more true facts about reindeer.
Fear the Squirrel: How Wildlife Causes Major Power Outages
Squirrels may pose a bigger threat to the power grid than cyber-attack.
Meet The World’s 10 Coolest Bats
From bats that mimic chickens to bats that build tents, a look at some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.
The Platypus Is Weirder Than You Ever Imagined
Once denounced as a hoax, the platypus is far weirder than those early explorers and zoologists could ever imagine.