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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.
A Field Guide to Elk Bugling
Enjoy one of fall’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the elk bugling season.
Mighty Mustelids: Meet the World’s Most Epic Weasels
Fun facts and where to see members of the weasel family, from honey badgers to wolverines to giant otters.
The Real Batmobile: A Citizen Scientist’s Night Drive
Monitoring bats on back roads is a citizen science project for the whole family…sort of.
