Getting to Know the Polar Bear: 8 Surprising Facts About the King of the Arctic
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are often in the news as the “poster animals” of climate change, but outside of the…
16 Fun—and Fascinating—Facts about Botswana’s Wildlife & Wonders
Imagine watching a herd of elephants—all different ages and sizes—wade across the Chobe River at sunset. It’s one of the…
Whales Are Trying to Talk to Us
Humpback whales are showing signs that they want to talk to us. That, in turn, could help us communicate with…
July 4th Fireworks Fill the Sky with Lights—and Pollutants
In 2023, Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show exploded 60,000 shells above the East River in Manhattan. It was the…
English Wildlife: Intriguing Animals of Great Britain & The Cotswolds
Sometimes, the most pastoral landscapes can reveal some of nature’s wildest secrets. Case in point: the refined Cotswold Hills in…
Fossils: Past Preservers and Future Forecasters
Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? Size and chemical makeup play a part…
Where to See Wolves in Yellowstone National Park
Wolves have long fascinated wildlife enthusiasts. We tend to view them as truly wild and rugged. Their tendency to live…
8 Incredible Gray Wolf Facts Everyone Should Know
Wolves have been misunderstood throughout the millennia, painted as wild and deadly beasts. They are creatures of myth and folklore—often…
How to Responsibly See Tigers in the Wild
As the largest member of the cat family, tigers are compellingly powerful and stealthy. It’s no wonder they’ve been one…
Tapirs: Nature’s Gentle Gardeners & Where to See Them
A spotted lowland tapir calf rustles through the brush among the flat-topped, clustered rock formations, or tepuis, of Serranía de…