Animals & Science

The little black ant, or Monomorium minimum, is native to the United States and widely distributed throughout the country. As the name implies, this ant is very small, and either dark brown, black...

American black bears are native to most of North America, ranging from northern Canada to Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. In most of the United States, the black bear is...

Malawi, located in southeastern Africa, is home to numerous endangered species, most critically the black rhinoceros. Many volunteer organizations and wildlife refugees count and preserve Malawi's...

Black Star chickens are first-generation hybrid chickens, bred by crossing a Rhode Island red rooster with a Barred Rock hen, or vice versa. The result is babies that can be "color-sexed,"...

More than 400 species of wild birds make their home in Colorado. This number is the offshoot of almost 50 bird families. Bird watching can be enjoyed while hiking or by visiting Colorado's state...

The black-chinned hummingbird (Archilocus alexandri) is a fast-flying native of North America. Depending on the time of year, it can be found all the way from British Columbia to Mexico. According...

When a black widow bites, it is usually out of defense, especially if she has unhatched eggs to protect. A black widow spider will usually only bite when she feels that she is in extreme danger,...

Yellow jackets are a yellow and black wasp that lives in colonies housed inside an enclosed nest. The nest is centered around a queen, which lays the eggs, and workers, which care for them and...

Mississippi's Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act, passed in 1974, defines as endangered any of the state's indigenous animals whose survival is either threatened or about to become...

The black footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Native to North America, it preys primarily on prairie dogs. If something happens to prairie dogs,...

Crows are a rather unlikely choice of game for hunters and yet every year, thousands of crows are shot down from the skies. The ultimate goal is not to eat the crow but rather reduce their numbers...

New York has a wide variety of spiders that live throughout the state. One of the most common spiders across the United States is the black widow, but it is rare to see one in New York. There are...

The Silkie is a breed of chicken with soft, fluffy plumage and black skin. It is believed that the breed originated in China or Southeast Asia, and one of the earliest references to the Silkie...

There are two species of bears that exist in the Grand Teton Mountain Range, located in the state of Wyoming south of Yellowstone National Park. The black bear and the grizzly bear roam this area...

Albino African black-clawed frogs are lively, small and they need to live in an aquarium with a sand substrate and low filtration. Discover what type of water should be used when keeping albino...

The most common habitats for black bears are forested areas in North America where climbing trees and food sources are readily available. Keep your distance from a black bear that is spotted in...

The black margate is a member of the family of fishes that includes the snappers, but the black margate has a much more steeply sloped forehead. Identify black margate fish by their silver color...

The black cap basslet is a deep water fish that is rarely seen in waters shallower than 60 feet. Get tips on identifying the black cap basslet, a violet fish that has a black patch across its...

The black racer is one of the most commonly encountered snakes in the eastern United States but is also one of the most difficult snakes to identify. The reason for this is because of the...

The black bear is one of the most dangerous mammals in North America. Most of the danger comes from a lack of education, and man made problems encroaching on the black bear's territories. ...

Learn how to identify black bear claw marks on paper birch trees to help you track black bears - free video.

Learn how to recognize and track a black bear's overstep walk on the trail - free video.

Learn how to recognize and track a black bear's gallop tracks on the trails as you hunt or track black bears - free video.

Learn about the black bear's direct register walk, and how to locate it on the trails as you track black bears - free video.

Learn how to identify a black bear's whammy tree, what it represents, and how the information helps with tracking black bears - free video.

Learn how to identify bear marks on utility poles to help track black bears - free video.

Learn how to identify a black bear's trail to help you when tracking black bears - free video.

Learn how to recognize black bear tracks and paw prints, to help you track black bears - free video.

Learn how to recognize black bear scat, and what you can infer from it to help track black bear - free video.

Learn how the black bear's skull informs us of many traits and characteristics that you can use when tracking - free video.

Learn about straddle trees, how black bear females use them, & how to determine if the sign is fresh - free video.

Learn how to track black bears by identifying bite marks on pine trees - free video.

Learn more about how to read, decipher and understand a variety of black bear signs and paw prints - free video.

Learn from experts how to track black bears by distinguishing marks on trees mother bears use to shelter their cubs - free video.

The eastern green mamba is a close cousin to the world famous black mamba, and as such certainly has a very dangerous venomous bite. Identifying this venomous snake should only be done at a...

The two types of bears encountered in North America are the black bear and the grizzly. They both are dangerous, but the grizzly is far more likely to attack a human. Knowing the difference...

The black mamba is without a doubt the most feared and fabled snake in the world. No other snake has more mythical talents and ferocity attributed to them. The black mamba is one of the few...

This article focuses on the American Black Bear. The guidelines for tracking are the same no matter what type of bear you want to track, but the measurements and prints in this article are...

An estimated 600,000 black bears live in North America, with nearly half living in the United States. The smallest of the three bears in North America, the black bear is intelligent with an...

Grouse are sometimes called the "chicken of the woods" because of their similarity in size and shape to chickens. However unlike our barnyard friends, they can startle you if you happen close to...