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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

An Instagram post about the last two northern white rhinos references a scenario conservationists have warned us about for ...