Why Louisiana chose the black bear in 1992, a reminder of habitat loss, recovery efforts, and the link between wildlife and ...

Did you know that cockroaches actually groom themselves after physical contact with debris and pathogens? Here's how it keeps them safe.

ZooTampa's David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center released a record number of rehabilitated manatees in 2025. Learn ...

Wild boars roaming the forests of Bavaria have become the focus of a scientific mystery: in some cases, they carry higher ...

Why Kentucky chose the eastern gray squirrel in 1968, reflecting hardwood forests, frontier survival, and the state’s long ...

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

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.

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 ...

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

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