The Big Bat Year: A Quest to See the World’s Bats

Birding’s Big Year has become a major event. But bats?

Matthew L. Miller

Local Critter Quest: Spot a Pocket Gopher

Are you up for the challenge of finding this underground mammal?

Matthew L. Miller

Do Elk Fear Wolves? Maybe Not

What’s scarier: a wolf or a mountain lion? For prey – and conservation – the answer matters.

Christine Peterson

Capybara: Meet the World’s Largest Rodent

A rodent the size of a Labrador retriever? You won’t believe the life of the capybara.

Matthew L. Miller

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.

Matthew L. Miller

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.

Matthew L. Miller

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.

Christine Peterson

Is There a Bobcat in Your Backyard?

Bobcats are moving into our neighborhoods. Here’s why.

Matthew L. Miller

Real Reindeer Are More Amazing Than You Ever Imagined

Glowing noses, hooves that go click-click-click and more true facts about reindeer.

Matthew L. Miller

Fear the Squirrel: How Wildlife Causes Major Power Outages

Squirrels may pose a bigger threat to the power grid than cyber-attack.

Edward Ricciuti

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.

Matthew L. Miller

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. 

Justine E. Hausheer