Animals & Science

Every animal species, including homo sapiens, or humans, has evolved eye placement that best ensures its survival. The location of eyes in an animal's body determines how the animal receives...

Want to take super photographs of wild animals? Be careful but it is a fun humane way of hunting.

It is important to be safe when you view wildlife. Many wild animals may have diseases that could harm you and your family. Wild animals also become scared very easily and may bite. Coming up with...

Generally, wildlife avoids conflict. Conflict takes energy. When food resources are limited, it's a gamble. Factoring into this is the animal's perception of danger, whether it be to themselves or...

Ponds and other small, stagnant bodies of water require just the right balance of plant and animal life to thrive. They are miniature ecosystems, containing a whole food chain of organisms from...

The red panda is an endangered species that continues to decline in numbers as deforestation and agriculture encroach on its habitat and food sources. The National Zoo estimates the world's red...

Whether for a school project or just for fun, drawing prehistoric animals can be a challenge. Since many animals of yesterday have different bodies or characteristics than animals living today,...

There are a number of uses for chainlink fences in zoos. The chainlink fence is unique since it is sturdy and secure, yet one can see through the chainlink. These qualities are useful in zoos...

Sarcoptic mange is a highly spreadable mite that burrows beneath the skin of its host. It causes intense itching, which can lead to weight loss and infection; however, it is usually easily treated...

According to the Center for Disease Control, rabid squirrels are extremely rare. (See References 1.) Although any mammal can contract rabies, rodents and rabbits are not considered animals of...

Thousands of animal species are endangered throughout the world. The sheer number of animals that are in trouble can seem overwhelming. Learn about endangered animal conservation and ways that you...

Located in the Indian Ocean in Southern Asia, Sri Lanka is a land faced with many environmental challenges, including deforestation and the erosion of coasts due to mining. In addition to these...

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, more than 32,000 endangered animals exist in the world. Individuals with time, effort and...

Numerous differences exist between human and animal hair. Some are obvious to casual observers, while others usually only are considered by scientists. Differences occur in hair between various...

The laws for breeding wild game vary from state to state because of the different animals in each state. Some states have no laws, and others have strict guidelines for wild game breeding. Before...

There are at least 40 known species of endangered animals in North America. An animal is classified as endangered if it is likely to become extinct. Although each animal has become endangered for...

The London Zoo, located less than two miles from the center of London, is considered one of the world's largest and most prestigious collections of animals.

Food chains consist of producers, consumers, and decomposers. The majority of consumers and decomposers can be included in more than one food chain. The set of interrelated food chains is a food web.

Manitoba is a large Canadian province that is home to thousands of Arctic species. A number of these species have become threatened or endangered due to environmental changes.

Foxes are small, primarily carnivorous mammals of the dog family. They range in size from the tiny African fennec to the European red fox. Diet includes birds, rabbits, mice, grasshoppers and...

Rainforests cover a very small percentage of the world. Yet surprisingly, more than half of the world's plants and animals thrive in them and many species of plants and animals exist only in...

Endangered species number so few that their extinction from the Earth within a few years is possible. Species of plants and animals can become threatened with extinction or completely vanish from...

Many wildlife species sustain severe injuries each year either from other animals or humans. Their mothers leave orphaned hundreds of baby raccoons, squirrels, deer and other animals because of...

New Zealand is home to many animals, some of which have been affected by the human population growth in many ways as the result of pollution, habitat destruction and newly introduced predators...

A petting zoo is also referred to as a "children's zoo" and contains a variety of animals that are gentle enough to take food from a child's hand. Petting zoos offer a sensory experience that can...

The United States Environmental Protection Act covers the many endangered animals that live in North American deserts, including the Mojave, the Sonoran and the Great Basin. The U.S. Forestry...

Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973 to protect animals that were in danger of becoming extinct. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has the task and responsibility of maintaining the...

In 2008, the United States Department of Interior (DOI) announced polar bears to be among species threatened, and listed them No. 55 on the Endangered Species List, making it illegal to hunt or...

There are three-hundred and sixty-eight species of marine animals on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list, a list of animals that are either endangered or vulnerable to...

Llamas are one of four types of camels that live on the American continents. People use them in a variety of ways, from pets to a means of communication to the disabled.

Endangered species are animals and plants whose survival is threatened. There are many reasons they might be endangered, including human exploitation of their habitats. Fortunately, many people...

The goals of zoos have changed dramatically since the London Zoo first opened to the general public in 1828. At that time, as many animals as possible were crammed into a small space. Now, good...

Animal tracking activities are a great way to entertain children and teach them about their environment. They are also a more humane form of hunting, where trophies consist of casts of tracks and...

When Charles Darwin coined the term "survival of the fittest" describing how things worked in the natural world, he did not mean survival of the strongest, or in best shape. What Darwin meant was...

You don’t need a large yard to observe wild creatures, just one where they can live safely. The wonderful thing is that they are everywhere, although they are having a harder time finding safe...

Looking for a family pet? There are many things to consider before heading out to the local mall to purchase that sweet adorable puppy who you know will love you and the family forever.

Tanzania has a diverse animal population, with 332 total species residing in the African country. Of these, 14 species are found nowhere else in the world. A number of these animals are threatened...

Giant pandas are popular animals that most people have only ever seen on television and in pictures. According to the World Wildlife Federation, about 1,600 mature giant pandas live in the wild,...

Temperate woodlands, also known as the Mediterranean Biome, contain widely spaced trees providing limited shade, often with shrubs and grasses growing in the sunny areas beneath them. Their...

In flight, vultures, or buzzards, soar effortlessly and are a beautiful sight to behold. But up close, the bald-headed birds are considered anything but attractive. Buzzards have developed a bad...

Whether you're trapping animals to learn more about them or you're doing it as a hunting and outdoor hobby, there are several guidelines to remember when doing this task. Paying attention to the...

Never before have we been more aware of our environment and the sensitive balance needed to keep it healthy. Teaching children about these balances can be made both educational and fun by creating...

A gorilla's diet consists of mainly plant food, as gorillas are generally herbivorous animals. Get an idea of the types of plants gorillas each, which can add up to 40 pounds of food a day, with...

Cheetahs communicate vocally through hissing, growling and purring, but their throats are designed differently than lions making it impossible for them to roar. Find out how cheetahs communicate...

An endangered species is a population of animals or other organisms who are at risk of becoming extinct. There are many reasons why populations decline, such as losing their habitat to development...

There are many advantages to artificial insemination (AI) in domesticated and zoo animals. There is less of a chance of injury to either partner during the mating process. There is less stress to...

Are you looking for a fun way to spend your summer day? How about a trip to an aquarium? Learn how to make the most of your visit!

Avid game hunters know that learning to identify game animals by their tracks is an integral part of hunting. Even during the off-season a good hunter will use his time by studying tracks that...

Most people have heard of krill, but unless they are fishermen, connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine or marine biologists, they are not likely to know much about them aside from the fact that they are...

Being able to bring wildlife closer to your home simply for the pure enjoyment of watching them, is a wonderful activity. There is little more relaxing than sitting on your porch or deck and...