Migratory land animals encounter manmade barriers such as roads. A study reports negative impacts of an industrial road on ...

Scientists have finally solved a decades-old mystery with the first-ever live encounter of a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale.

Why Kansas chose the plains bison in 1955, honoring its speed, strength, and role in shaping prairie life, Native history, and frontier identity.

Javelinas are a staple of the southwestern deserts. Learn how their hunting season is organized to ensure this species ...

How Missouri’s mule, a horse-donkey hybrid, powered farms, transport, and war, becoming a lasting symbol of hard work and ...

In Utah, construction workers heard something strange in the middle of a normal day, a screeching sound they couldn’t blame ...

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...

Why did Maine choose the moose as its state animal? This article explores the history, ecology, and cultural meaning behind ...

Why Indiana chose the northern cardinal in 1933, reflecting everyday wildlife, changing landscapes, and a search for hopeful ...

Why Montana’s plains bison symbolizes Indigenous heritage, contested land, conservation efforts, and the ongoing debate over ...

In 2025, the IUCN Red List officially declared several animal and plant species extinct, highlighting global biodiversity ...

White-tailed deer were officially named the state mammal of Arkansas only a few decades ago. The reasons they were chosen are ...