Animals & Science

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...

Deer can find food in the wild on their own. They also will take any freebies you offer if given the chance. Food plots attract deer to a location. The deer are more healthy. Feed the deer and you...

There are more than 35,000 endangered plant and animal species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as of 2009. "Around the world, many species of plants and animals have become...

Alligator lizards are found in the Pacific and Rocky Mountain regions of North America. They are abundant in areas of California, Oregon, Washington and the Rocky Mountain states. If you live in...

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...

Western pond turtles (also referred to as Pacific pond turtles) are found on the West Coast of North America, from Washington state in the United States to Northern Mexico. Locally these turtles...

Greater scientific understanding of the home ranges of game animal species, and the carrying capacity of the environments in which they live, can create the optimum conditions not only for the...

You carry a coyote call with you everywhere you go. It's use is very simple to use and was used by native Americans to attract or get the attention of many species. Since the noise I will teach...

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...

African wild dogs, or lycaon pictus, belong to the canidae family, which includes wolves, jackals and domestic dogs. They're also known as African painted dogs, Cape hunting dogs and tricolor...

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...

Over 500,000 African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs, once roamed the plains, forests and deserts of Africa. Habitat fragmentation and human encroachment have reduced this number to an...

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...

The bobcat, or Lynx rufus, is a medium-sized wild cat found in North America named for its short, or "bobbed," tail.

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,...

Wild salmon is the general classification given to current salmon populations that have not been farm raised or grown in hatcheries. There are still wild salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest,...

Slender File Fish identification will be much easier after watching this video of Slender File Fish in the wild.

Garden Eel identification is difficult, but will be much easier if you watch this video of wild Garden Eels.

Determining the most endangered animal in the world isn't as simple as counting up how many of each species is alive. Remaining available habitat, how well or poorly a species breeds in captivity...

Identifying wild bird eggs generally requires a thorough field guide, as there are no hard and fast rules about which eggs belong to which type of bird. Avoid activity around a bird nest during...

Feeding most wild birds with bird feeders means filling the bird feeders with seeds and suet. But birds’ feeders that are made to feed wild ravens the way our friends did on their farm are a...

The term wild boar (when used in the United States) describes two different types of pigs. One is the wild or feral male pig that has been in America since the 14th century, brought by the...

Dolphins typically live from about 17 to about 25 years, with no significant difference between dolphins in captivity and those in the wild. Dolphins can live to about 50 years old, and...

Animal trainers at aquariums and marine parks train dolphins to jump anywhere from 15 to 30 feet above the water to put on a show for audiences. Dolphins jump in the wild also. Biologists have...

Swimming with dolphins is a lifetime dream for many people, one with a relatively low risk. The few reports made of injuries inflicted on people by dolphins typically involve broken bones caused...

Dolphins can live about 50 years at the outside. For reasons unclear to scientists, they usually have a lifespan of only about half that, even when living in marine parks and zoos with excellent...

Dolphins are intelligent mammals. Their intelligence shows in their creative ability to invent new games. Different pods of dolphins have shown to have different games and play behaviors. Dolphin...

The yellow rat snake is one of the most popular snakes for people to own as pets, so finding and identifying them in the wild is common. Though they are harmless as far as venom, they are...

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. ...

Dolphins are smart and graceful marine mammals that need protection before they become endangered or extinct. Here are some simple ways that you can help to save wild dolphins.

Throughout the world, tigers are threatened by the expansion of human habitation, environmental pollution, hunting and loss of habitat. Sumatran and Bengal tigers appear on international lists of...

Learn how to track a muskrat in the wild, and learn tips for identifying muskrat tracks and signs in this free video clip.

Learn how to track a bear footprint in the wild, and learn tips for identifying bear tracks and signs - free video.

Before deciding to care for wild baby rabbits it is important that you are positive the rabbits are orphaned. If you find a baby rabbit wandering around, it is possible that the baby has left the...

The jerboa is a rodent of the deserts and dry plains of Africa and Asia. It is famous for its phenomenal ability to jump huge distances, considering its size. If you recognize this animal in the...

The genet is a small cat like animal that can be found in Africa and parts of Europe and the Middle East. This quiet animal is very shy and is rarely seen in the wild. When you come across a...

The hedgehog is famous throughout the world because of the popular Sega character Sonic the Hedgehog. What is the hedgehog like in real life? Here is how to identify the real hedgehog in the wild.

The civet is a wonderful animal that can be found in Africa and Asia. There are several species of civet, all generally cat like in appearance. Seeing a civet in the wild is a neat experience. ...

Finding snakes in the wild can be a true challenge if you do not know where to look. More importantly, finding snakes can be dangerous as well. Here is a guide to finding snakes safely in the wild.

Wild parrots cavorting among the treetops: it's a sight you could spend thousands of dollars on and travel thousands of miles to see. OR you might just find wild parrots living in your own backyard...

Found only in the western mountains in China, there are an estimated 3,000 wild pandas living at this time. Wild pandas eat bamboo as their main diet, which is why their name means "bamboo eater."...

Many animals have moods regardless if they are pets or wild. All animals, including domesticated pets have a chance to be dangerous. Here are some tips to spot and avoid a dangerous animal.

With less than 1,000 wild Bactrian camels left, the species is considered critically endangered. Although there are over 2 million domesticated camels in China and Mongolia, scientists distinguish...

Tigers represent one of the most endangered species in the world today. Natural threats, habitat destruction and humans threaten tigers' survival. Despite being recognized the world over for their...

The largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere, the California condor became extinct in the wild from 1987 to 1992. Today, release programs send small numbers of condors back into the...

For some, seeing a polar bear in a zoo or on television isn't enough. Viewing one in the wild offers a once-in-a-lifetime thrill most people will never experience. Due to their remote habitat, you...

Many of us think of skyscrapers and traffic when we talk about New York, but New York State has several diverse geographic regions that are home to numerous species of wildlife. Whether you are...