Meet the Coyote
The Coyote: Not Just a Howling Wild Dog, But a Crucial Ecosystem Player The coyote, often depicted as a villainous trickster or a nuisance in urban areas, holds a much…
Meet the Mexican Wolf
Howling for Hope: The Return of the Mexican Wolf Once echoing across the American Southwest, the haunting calls of the Mexican wolf fell silent for decades. Driven to near extinction…
Meet the Olingo: The Jungle’s Secretive Acrobat
Tucked high in the rainforest canopies of Central and South America lives an elusive creature few people have ever seen: the Olingo. With its big eyes, bushy tail, and catlike…
FAQ: Sloths
Hangin’ Around with Sloths: Your Top Questions Answered Sloths – the ultimate chill mammal, masters of hanging upside down and seemingly existing in slow motion. But these fascinating creatures have…
Who Are Africa’s Big Five?
Kings, climbers, giants, tanks, and horns: Africa’s Big Five reign supreme in savannas and hearts. The name “Big Five” for these iconic African animals actually comes from the dangerous past…
Meet the Australian Sea Lion: A Story of Resilience and Rarity
When most people think of Australia’s iconic wildlife, kangaroos, koalas, and perhaps even great white sharks come to mind. But lurking along the rugged southern and western coastlines of this…
US Zoos Will Be Without Pandas for the First Time in Over 50 Years
The End of an Era: Farewell to American Panda Diplomacy October 8, 2023 Technically, all pandas, even those born outside China, belong to China. The complex relationship between the United…
Cool Facts About the Honey Bee
Buzzing blues: Honey bees, vital pollinators and honey makers, are facing a disappearing act. This infographic explores the threats they face and why we need to help them bee-lieve in…
Meet the Mountain Gorilla
Mountain Gorillas: Gentle Giants Battling Back Nestled in the cloud-kissed forests of the Virunga Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, lives a remarkable primate: the mountain gorilla. Towering up to…
Meet the Fruit Bat: Nature’s Nighttime Gardener
When the sun sets and the world quiets down, a surprising group of winged mammals takes to the skies—fruit bats! Also known as megabats or flying foxes, these fascinating creatures…
