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Sat. May 17th, 2025
Trending News: Meet the Asian Leopard CatMeet the AnteaterThe Black Cat and the RhinoMeet the FossaMeet the Przewalski’s HorseMeet the African Wild DogMeet the Blue Insularis Pit ViperSlow Loris FAQs: Adorable but Deadly Fluff BallsCats of the World: A Prowl Through the Family FelidaeMeet the QuokkaThe Unlikely Heroes: How Rats are Sniffing Out Landmines and Saving LivesMeet the Tufted DeerA World of Primates: Exploring This Diverse Order of MammalsFAQ: What Is the World’s Smallest Cat?Meet the JaguarundiFAQ: Top 11 Questions About KinkajousFAQ: How Many Types of Porcupines Are There?Meet the DingoMeet the Irrawaddy DolphinFAQ: Are Sloths Green?Meet the Geoffroy’s Cat27 Wonderful Wildlife Photos: Celebrating 2024’s Best Nature PhotographersFAQ: How Many Types of Penguins Are There?The Rumble in the Wild: All About Rutting SeasonMeet the The Black-Footed CatYour Top 9 Questions on the King of the DesertPossum vs OpossumHow Did Wild Animals Respond to Lockdowns? New Study Reveals Fascinating ChangesCougar by Any Other Name: A Celebration of the Puma’s Many MonikersFirefighter Adopts Cat Who Wandered Onto Crash SceneMeet the Grand Cayman Blue IguanaMeet the Crested PorcupineFAQ: What Is an Aye-Aye?10 Things to Know About WolverinesDown Under and Full of Wonder: A Look at Australia’s Marsupial MarvelsAre Bears in Trouble? A Look at Black Bear and Brown Bear ConservationBobcat vs Lynx: Masters of North American WildsMeet the OkapiMeet the Tasmanian DevilMeet the Emperor PenguinMeet the Fennec FoxThe Mystery of the Brown Panda: Unveiling the Genetic Secret Behind a Rare Coat ColorDo Any Mammals Lay Eggs?Facing the Hammerhead Threat: A Tale of Two Critically Endangered SpeciesMeet the Amur LeopardWorld’s Largest Snake Species Just Discovered in the AmazonRoaring vs Purring… Or, What Is a Big Cat?You Don’t See That Every Day (Thank Goodness!): Horse Running Down Highway in PhiladelphiaWhat Are the World’s Most Endangered Animals?Jump for JoyMeet the MuskoxMeet the NarwhalMeet the Sumatran Tiger4 Benefits of Living with a DogFAQ: What’s the Difference Between Caribou and Reindeer?Meet the CoyoteMeet the Mexican WolfExploring the Fascinating World of the Arctic’s Unique AnimalsFAQ: SlothsWho Are Africa’s Big Five?FAQ: American CrocodileAnimal Quotes – From da Vinci to BuddhaUS Zoos Will Be Without Pandas for the First Time in Over 50 YearsCool Facts About the Honey BeeMeet the Mountain GorillaHappy Happy Baby OttersMeet the Tapanuli OrangutanFAQ: Wild Bactrian CamelsGoats on the Run… Again!FAQ: DugongFAQ: AxolotlsDid You Know These Things About Lions?Meet the Rusty-Spotted CatWallabies vs. Wallaroos: Similarities Hopping StrongFAQ: EchidnaMeet the Giant PandaMeet the Javan RhinoThe Great Gnu Migration: A Breathtaking JourneyBlack Cat Crossing Your Path?Boingity Boingity! Two Little Foxes and One Big Buffalo on a TrampolineMeet the Canadian Lynx8 of the Largest Living Creatures in the Sea: The Biggest Might Surprise YouFAQ: Black BearsMeet the Thorny DevilFAQ: Scalloped Hammerhead SharkHow to Save Our OceansFAQ: Great Hammerhead SharksHow Smart Are Orangutans?Life in the Amazon JungleJaguar vs. Leopard: Spotting the Differences Between These Powerful CatsMeet the KinkajouMeet the Chinese Water DeerMeet the ElandFAQ: PlatypusCheetah vs. Leopard: Can You Spot the Difference?Meet the Giant Pacific OctopusFrom the Brink to Hope: Mountain Gorillas’ Climb for SurvivalMeet the Grevy’s ZebraMeet the Prairie VoleFAQ: Emperor Penguins
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The Unlikely Heroes: How Rats are Sniffing Out Landmines and Saving Lives

Imagine a world free from landmines – hidden explosives that continue to claim lives and limbs long after conflicts cease. Believe it or not, some of the bravest heroes working…

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Meet the Crested Porcupine
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Meet the Crested Porcupine

Prickly Perfection: Unveiling the Secrets of the African Crested Porcupine In the vast savannas of Africa, a fascinating rodent roams the grasslands – the crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata). Don’t be…

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Meet the Prairie Vole
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Meet the Prairie Vole

Prairie voles are small rodents known for their monogamous behavior. Unlike many other vole species, prairie voles form strong pair bonds with their mates and share in the care of…

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Meet the Muskrat
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Meet the Muskrat

Muskrat Love: More Than Just a “Ratty” Rodent! Often mistaken for a giant rat, the muskrat is a fascinating semi-aquatic mammal native to North America. But don’t let its name…

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Are There Wild Hamsters?
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Are There Wild Hamsters?

Yes, there are wild hamsters! In fact, there are over 20 species of hamsters, and only a small number of those are the domesticated breeds we keep as pets. The…

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Meet the Giant African Pouched Rat
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Meet the Giant African Pouched Rat

Giant African pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus), also known as Gambian pouched rats, are fascinating creatures with unique characteristics. Here are some insights into these rodents: The Basics Giant African pouched…

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Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets?
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Do Guinea Pigs Make Good Pets?

Guinea pigs can make good pets for the right people and living situations. Here’s a breakdown of some factors to consider to see if a guinea pig is a good…

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FAQ: Capybaras
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FAQ: Capybaras

Capybara FAQs: Unveiling the Secrets of the World’s Largest Rodent The capybara, with its chill demeanor and oversized charm, has captured the hearts of the internet. But these gentle giants…

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Meet the Capybara
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Meet the Capybara

All About the World’s Largest Rodent General Habitat and Behavior Interesting Facts Not-So-Fun Facts (but still important!) Want to learn more? Check out our capybara FAQ. More photos below ↓

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