Do you ever wonder if otters build dams? Well, they have a unique approach to creating their homes. New research (2025) A 2025 study in The Journal of Wildlife Management measured what human disturbance costs sea otters: up to 435 kilojoules a day at busy sites, about 3 percent of their energy budget, mostly from […]
Are you curious to know the differences between eastern and western coyotes? This article explores nine key distinctions between these two species. Part of my complete guide to coyotes, which covers range expansion, eastern coyote genetics, diet, territory, howling and living alongside them, with sources. New research (2025) A 2025 genetics study suggests urban coyotes
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Do you ever wonder how armadillos bring new life into the world? Well, armadillos have a unique method of reproduction that might surprise you. The bigger picture According to the WWF Living Planet Report 2024, average sizes of monitored wildlife populations are down 73 percent since 1970. Curiosity about animals, like the kind that brought
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Are you curious if grizzly bears can climb trees? Well, wonder no more! In this article, we’ll explore the tree climbing abilities of these powerful creatures. Part of my complete guide to bears, which covers all eight bear species, hibernation, size and strength, diet, attacks and conservation, with sources. Population update (2025) Interagency monitoring released
Have you ever wondered how high tigers can jump? Part of my complete guide to tigers, which covers tiger subspecies, size and strength, hunting, territory, breeding and current populations, with sources. Census update (2026) Nepal counted a record 429 wild tigers in its July 2026 census, a 20 percent jump since the previous count and
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Have you ever wondered if lions can swim? Well, the surprising answer is yes, they can! Lions, with their strong and compact bodies, possess the ability to paddle and move through water. Part of my complete guide to lions, which covers the two subspecies, pride structure, the mane, the roar, hunting, cubs and conservation, with
Are you ready to explore the incredible diversity of coyotes? Part of my complete guide to coyotes, which covers range expansion, eastern coyote genetics, diet, territory, howling and living alongside them, with sources. New research (2025) City coyotes may be evolving. A 2025 genetics study found urban coyotes are diverging from their rural cousins as
Are you curious about how strong baboons really are? Well, get ready to be amazed! This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey to discover the incredible strength and capabilities of these Old World Monkeys. With a striking resemblance of 91% of their DNA to humans, baboons possess surprising physical abilities that may astonish
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Curious about the current wild hog population in different states? Want to know where hunting is permitted and what restrictions may apply? In this article, we’ll explore the wild hog population by state in 2023, providing you with the latest statistics and trends. Update (July 2026) The USDA announced 35 million dollars in new funding
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Have you ever wondered why lions roar? Part of my complete guide to lions, which covers the two subspecies, pride structure, the mane, the roar, hunting, cubs and conservation, with sources. Conservation update (2025) A 2025 synthesis of wild lion numbers found lions have disappeared from more than half of African countries, which makes the