FAQ: Is it a Fruit Bat or a Flying Fox?
Q: Is there a difference between a fruit bat and a flying fox? A: Great question! “Fruit bat” is the general term for bats in the Pteropodidae family—also known as…
Q: Is there a difference between a fruit bat and a flying fox? A: Great question! “Fruit bat” is the general term for bats in the Pteropodidae family—also known as…
Q: Is an orca a dolphin or a whale?A: Orcas, also known as killer whales, are technically dolphins. They belong to the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae), which makes them the…
Meet the Fisher: Forest Phantom of the North You might think a “fisher” is someone who catches fish—but in the animal world, a fisher is something entirely different. This agile,…
If you’ve ever seen a fuzzy little animal darting between rocks in the mountains and thought, “Is that a baby bunny or a hamster?” — you may have just spotted…
Lions are the only big cats with manes, and these flowing crowns aren’t just for show—they carry real meaning. Scientists and observers have long noticed that a lion’s mane can…
Skunks are some of the most misunderstood mammals in North America. With their bold black-and-white coloring and infamous spray, they have a reputation that’s hard to ignore. But there’s much…
At first glance, the names ringtail and ring-tailed lemur might seem like they refer to the same animal. After all, both have long, striped tails and are small, furry mammals.…
Otters are undeniably some of the most charismatic creatures in the animal kingdom. But not all otters are the same. Two of the most well-known species—river otters and sea otters—share…
Polecats may sound like exotic creatures or maybe even some kind of feline—but they’re neither exotic nor cats. Let’s clear up the confusion with a quick FAQ about these intriguing…
The Green Anaconda: South America’s Giant of the Swamps When it comes to the world’s largest snakes, the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) reigns supreme. Found deep in the swamps, marshes,…