Zoology

The beautiful spirit bear has a white or cream coat and lives in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. It's an unusual form of the kermode bear, which is a subspecies of Ursus americanus.

The great horned owl is an avian apex predator, and perhaps the finest predator to have ever lived. In this article, I will detail just about everything you need to know about these magnificent raptors, including what they look like, what they eat, and how they live.

Some animals absorb chloroplasts or algae, which make food inside the animal's body. The exoskeleton of one type of insect makes electricity from solar energy.

The forest elephant is in trouble. The loss of the species could increase the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere, which in turn could worsen climate change.

This article explores the traits and characteristics of the infamous Boomslang; one of Africa's most venomous snakes.

Earwigs have a fearsome image but aren't dangerous. They sometimes become garden pests. Natural control methods can be very helpful in dealing with the insects.

Learn what wilds birds eat in the summer and winter and how they survive so you can stock appropriate foods in your feeder.

Shoebill storks, or shoebills, have a huge and impressive bill. The animal's unusual features make it a unique bird. Its population has been classified in the "Vulnerable" category of the IUCN's Red List.

Although there are few Gouldian finches in the wild, there are many being raised by individuals, and you can see them in many zoos. This article will introduce the reader to these beautiful birds.

The common raven is an intelligent and interesting bird that plays an important role in folklore. The bird is found in many countries and habitats.

The Malayan tapir is an unusual animal with an extensible and mobile proboscis, or mini-trunk. Despite its size and bulk, this endangered animal can move fast.

See pictures to help you identify the male and female Rose-breasted Grosbeak, plus learn facts about its migration and behavior.

Mourning doves are backyard favorites in many places. Their mournful sound is actually very soothing. This article should explain all you need to know about these beautiful doves that are favorites of ours here in New Mexico.

There are plenty of animals in the world—some are nightmare-inducing and some are scarier seeming than they really are. This is a list of the top 10 animals that friendlier than their looks and reputations suggest.

This article explores the habitat, prey, and characteristics of the Siberian Tiger.

This article explores the Belcher's Sea Snake; largely considered to be the world's most deadliest snake.