Wild Animals

Falcons are some of the most fascinating and diverse birds of prey on the earth. They inhabit every single continent except Antarctica, and yet even there the fossil record shows a

One of North America’s family-favorite birds (and the state birds of Maine and Massachusetts!). They can be found hopping and zipping to and fro in backyards from Maine to Montana, New York to

If you thought sharks and piranhas were the only intimidating species of marine life, you better think again. But what species of fish can be more threatening? The answer to

Are you an avid bird watcher or enthusiast? Then you may know a thing or two about swallows, some of the most agile birds out there. Swallows are best known

Bluegill are a common and tasty panfish enjoyed by anglers and cooks throughout North America and beyond. They’re also a popular choice with aquarium enthusiasts and pond owners. Today, we’ll

Few animals are as iconic as the African elephant and none are larger, at least not on the land. Given the astounding size of this giant mammal, however, exactly what

Turkey vultures are one of seven vulture species in the Americas. Big, with a distinctive appearance, and a bit of a controversial history, these birds are still a common sight

Yesterday, I stumbled upon the Penguins of Madagascar movie on TV and decided to watch it. Personally, it is still one of the funniest animated movies ever, but it also

I always pictured shark attacks as something from Spielberg’s movies or from those ’80s horror flicks. However, recent headlines were filled with stories of shark attacks in tourist resorts in