Mammals

Edinburgh Zoo is the first in the UK to have giant pandas on display for 17 years after the arrival of Yuang Gang and Tian Tian from China.

Dec 4, 2011 - Jennifer Young

An international conservation organization announced that Africa's Western Black Rhino is extinct and a quarter of all mammals are at a risk of extinction.

Nov 12, 2011 - Jill Stefko

Bears are often misunderstood creatures. Their power and aggressive tendencies make some people nervous. But these gentle giants need to be appreciated.

Oct 19, 2011 - Toby Welch

Is your pet right handed or left handed? Mammals as well as other animals often have a paw preference or a preference for one side. Find out why

May 26, 2011 - Roberta Goli

Rabbits have their own development timeline based on factors such as lifestyle, health and lifespan. Find out how to convert rabbit years to human years.

Feb 24, 2011 - Roberta Goli

The rabbit is a popular pet, especially for families. But there is a lot more to rabbits than meets the eye. Read on for some interesting rabbit facts.

Feb 19, 2011 - Roberta Goli

Owning more than one rabbit means being aware of their sex to prevent unwanted litters and to consider spaying or neutering to prevent behavioral problems.

Feb 19, 2011 - Roberta Goli

Bighorn Sheep once numbered in the millions, but conservation efforts were needed when hunting and domestic sheep ranching brought them close to extinction.

Jan 31, 2011 - Darla Sue Dollman

Pet rabbits can suffer from various illnesses. Read on to learn about rabbit parasites, sore hocks, 'snuffles' and other common illnesses.

Jan 29, 2011 - Roberta Goli

Transmitted by insects and parasites, both rabbit calicivirus and myxomatosis can be fatal for rabbits.

Jan 29, 2011 - Roberta Goli

An adaptable and tame member of the deer family, reindeer have found a new way of life - as a unique family pet.

Dec 6, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

The attractive little eastern chipmunk delights humans who witness its constant scurrying about and its vocalizing that frequently sounds like bird chirps.

Nov 6, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

The pygmy marmoset is the world's smallest monkey. They have prehensile tails for wrapping around branches and specially shaped incisors for chewing bark.

Oct 29, 2010 - Roberta Goli

It is a common misconception that 1 human year equates to 7 dog years but this is untrue. Read on to learn how to convert dog years to human years.

Oct 7, 2010 - Roberta Goli

In the fascinating world of mammals, there are approximately 4,600 species ranging from tiny rodents to huge whales. Here are five of the smallest mammals.

Sep 28, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Many people believe that 1 human year equates to 7 cat years but that is not the case. Read on to learn how to convert cat years to human years.

Aug 30, 2010 - Roberta Goli

The cloning of animals reached a new high when Dolly became the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell.

Aug 28, 2010 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

The roots of animal blood sports are embedded in culture and history, but do they have a place in modern society? Bullfighting faces renewed criticism.

Aug 21, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

Plague - the same bacterium behind bubonic plague, the Black Death - has claimed a Saskatchewan prairie dog. Does this spell destruction for humanity?

Aug 14, 2010 - Mike DeHaan

In the class of Mammalia and the family of Monotremata, there are two families of egg laying mammals.

Aug 10, 2010 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

It's not only beef and chicken that humans eat. Some eat animals considered to be pests due to their numbers, and others even eat endangered species.

Aug 5, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Discover the physical and physiological adaptations, like the wooly coat and biological antifreeze, this extinct mammal used to deal with the cold climate.

Jun 30, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Discover the basic body plan of the mammal and some of the differences in mammalian anatomy and body functions.

Jun 15, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Hamster is a funny word for some parents - they just don't wanna go there. But your child wants a hamster so here's help in making your Hamster decision.

Jun 9, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

All living things are classified by scientists into categories based on shared characteristics.

May 19, 2010 - Roberta Goli

King Julien, the Ring-Tailed Lemur in the movie Madagascar, is based on a playful, charming primate that is near-threatened due to habitat loss.

May 14, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

There are four species of monkeys that are found in Costa Rica. Some are more common than others, though all types can be seen in the wild.

May 4, 2010 - Thomas Wyatt

As humans began exploring and conquering new lands, many brought with the animals and plants from their homeland.

May 1, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Human intervention has caused some mammal species to become extinct, while many others are currently threatened or endangered.

May 1, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Sable Antelope are some of the most beautiful and graceful creatures on earth, but poachers have made them vulnerable to extinction.

Apr 13, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

The Ring-tailed Cat, also known as the Miner's Cat, is a solitary, nocturnal creature who played an important role in the taming of the American West.

Apr 11, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

The changing seasons can sometimes cause extremes in temperatures. Migration is one way that some mammals deal with bad weather or lack of food.

Mar 21, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Pollution and habitat loss led to a drastic decline in otter numbers in the UK. Restricting pesticides and improving water quality has promoted a dramatic recovery.

Mar 19, 2010 - Jennifer Young

The changing seasons can sometimes cause extremes in temperatures. Hibernation and torpor are the way that some mammals sleep through bad weather or lack of food.

Mar 16, 2010 - Roberta Goli

Yellowstone National Park is the second largest park in the U.S. outside of Alaska, and it teams with wildlife. Following are some of the notable mammals in Yellowstone.

Mar 4, 2010 - Thomas Wyatt