Articles for tag: animal behavior, Animal Communication, animal intelligence, animals, wildlife

a couple of elephants standing next to each other

15 Weird and Wonderful Facts About Earth’s Smartest Animals

Suhail Ahmed

Across forests, reefs, savannas, and our own living rooms, a quiet revolution in animal intelligence is unfolding. For decades, scientists debated whether clever behaviors were instinct or true problem-solving; now, methodical experiments and new tools are redrawing the map. The puzzle is bigger than a single species, and every year adds a surprising twist. What ...

A small squirrel sitting in a flower pot

How to Create the Perfect Habitat for Backyard Wildlife: A Guide for Beginners

Annette Uy

Creating a perfect habitat for backyard wildlife is not only rewarding but also essential for the conservation of local ecosystems. Whether you have a large yard or a small balcony, you can provide a refuge for diverse species. This guide will help you understand how to transform your backyard into a vibrant ecosystem that supports ...

These 8 Amphibians Are Barely Hanging On in Mississippi Wetlands

These 8 Amphibians Are Barely Hanging On in Mississippi Wetlands

Gargi Chakravorty

Mississippi’s wetlands hold secrets that most folks never get to witness. Hidden beneath the cypress canopies and tangled in the Spanish moss are some of the rarest creatures on Earth. These amphibians have survived ice ages and hurricanes, but they’re losing the fight against something they’ve never faced before: us. What’s happening in these forgotten ...

Starvation in Paradise

Why Florida Manatees Are Struggling to Survive

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture this: thousands of gentle giants floating in warm Florida waters, their whiskered faces breaking the surface for a peaceful breath. But underneath this tranquil scene lies a heartbreaking reality that would shock most visitors. These beloved manatees aren’t just resting – they’re fighting for their lives in ways that most people never see. The ...

Bats That Still Roam Kentucky's Hidden Caves

Bats That Still Roam Kentucky’s Hidden Caves

Jan Otte

Deep beneath Kentucky’s rolling hills lies a mysterious underground world that most people will never see. Here, in the darkness of ancient limestone caves, a drama of survival plays out every single day that would shock even the most nature-loving visitors. The Commonwealth is home to some of America’s most endangered flying mammals, and their ...

Why Mountain Lions Keep Expanding Into California's Suburbs

Why Mountain Lions Keep Expanding Into California’s Suburbs

Jan Otte

In the hills above suburban neighborhoods across California, something is happening that would have shocked residents just a generation ago. Mountain lions are coming inside homes and hopping onto kitchen counters. These apex predators seem less wary of humans than ever. What was once unthinkable has become an unsettling reality – California’s legendary cougars are ...

These Wild Animals Thrive in the Arizona Desert Against All Odds

These Wild Animals Thrive in the Arizona Desert Against All Odds

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: temperatures soaring above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, water sources that vanish for months at a time, and a landscape so harsh it could easily be mistaken for another planet. Welcome to the Arizona desert, where nature has written one of its most incredible survival stories. While most creatures would perish in these extreme conditions, ...

Meet The Legendary Fat Albert, The World’s Heaviest Polar Bear

Andrew Alpin

This is definitely not AI because this photograph was taken way back in the 2020s, when a tiny Arctic community of Kaktovik, Alaska became internet-famous for one very big reason — literally. Wildlife photographer Edward Boudreau managed to capture the moment a truly oversized polar bear lumbered into view. This roly poly fatty of a ...

6 Creatures To Beware Of When Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park

6 Creatures To Beware Of When Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park

Andrew Alpin

Standing at the edge of Bryce Canyon’s fiery amphitheater, surrounded by towering hoodoos and endless stretches of red rock wilderness, it’s easy to forget that you’re sharing this spectacular landscape with some of nature’s most formidable inhabitants. While millions of visitors come here each year to marvel at geological wonders that took millions of years ...