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Eastern Canadian Wolf Related to Rare Red Wolf: Eastern and Red Wolves are not Descended from Grey Wolves

In: Mammals (general)

By: Terry McNamee

Coyotes Invade Urban Areas Across North America: Once Found Only in the Southwest, Coyotes Have Expanded their Range

In: Mammals (general)

By: Terry McNamee

How is a Mole Different From a Vole? Two Commonly Confused Backyard Mammals

In: Mammals (general)

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Better Meat with a Big Heart is Certified Humane: Humane Farm Animal Care is Revolutionizing America's Meat Industry

In: Livestock Health

By: Rasham Nassar

What is a Flying Fox? Foxes with Wings, or the Largest Fruit Bats in the World?

In: Flying Mammals

By: Sharon Kirby

The Life and Times of the Chipmunk: Chipmunks and Their Social and Territorial Behavior

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Are Vampire Bats Really Vampires? Is There a Bat that Drinks the Blood of Other Animals?

In: Flying Mammals

By: Sharon Kirby

Why are Some Tigers White? White Bengal & Siberian Tigers Exist in Zoos. How About the Wild?

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Jason Parent

Ligers and Tigons, Hybrid Big Cats: The Cross-Breeding of Tigers and Lions Can Lead to Strange Results

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Jason Parent

American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

The Mole – Pest, Rodent, Friend or Foe? Going Underground In Yards, Gardens, and Forests

In: Mammals (general)

By: Mary Robinson Crews

Reducing Human and Bear Conflict: How to Coexist with Bears in an Urban Environment

In: Mammals (general)

By: Sarah Shaw

Are Vampire Bats Real? Habitat, Diet and Behavior of Flying, Blood Drinking Mammals

In: Flying Mammals

By: Feature Writer Fleur Hupston

Small And Strange Shrews are Unique Mammals: Taming of a Shrew may be More Than a Shakespearean Task

In: Mammals (general)

By: Heather Harris

Black Bears Roam Wild in Glitzy Aspen: Garbage is the Number One Food Source

In: Mammals (general)

By: Sarah Shaw

Giraffe Enrichment: Techniques Used by Zoo Keepers to Keep Giraffes Busy

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Jessica Kolifrath

Zoo Enrichment Techniques: How Zoos Keep Animals Happy, Healthy, and Busy

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Jessica Kolifrath

Behavioral and Environmental Animal Enrichment: Stimulation and Simulation to Keep Captive Animals Happy

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Jessica Kolifrath

Rats Changing with Environmental Changes: Climate Change Causing Rodents to Change Their Shape and Size

In: Mammals (general)

By: Sue Cartledge

Dolphin Communication: Vortex Ring Play, Echolation and Cymascope

In: Marine Mammals

By: Feature Writer Mary Desaulniers

How Intelligent are Dolphins? Self-Awareness, Tool Use and Language System

In: Marine Mammals

By: Feature Writer Mary Desaulniers

Humpback Whales Bubble Net Feeding: Whales Who Enjoy Solitude Come Together for Complex Feedings

In: Marine Mammals

By: Michelle Watrin

The Importance of Bats in Native Landscapes: Bats Play Important Roles in Pollination, Insect Control, More

In: Flying Mammals

By: Melissa Gaskill

Orca Whales of the Pacific Northwest: Killer Whale Populations of Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia

In: Marine Mammals

By: Sheila Gaquin

Feeding Hedgehogs: Support Your Local Hedgehog Population by Feeding

In: Mammals (general)

By: Lynne Garner

Giraffe - World's Tallest Land Mammal: Habitat, Diet and Behavior of These Gentle Herbivores

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

The Order Chiroptera: How Scientists Classify Bats

In: Flying Mammals

By: Chris McLaughlin

Domestic vs. Wild Rabbits: The Difference Between Cottontails and Pet Bunnies

In: Quadrupeds

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Meerkat Facts - Suricata suricatta: The Most Beloved Member of the Mongoose Family

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Mongoose Facts - Herpestes spp. This Mammal is a Fearless Cobra Killer and an Affectionate Pet

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Virginia Opossum - North America's Marsupial: The Underappreciated and Misunderstood Virginia Opossum

In: Mammals (general)

By: Sara Wittenberg

Chinchilla: A Very Furry Friend

In: Mammals (general)

By: Ian Dutton

The Arctic Fox: White Fox Well-Suited to Harsh Northern Climate

In: Mammals (general)

By: Cliff Daigle

Southern Africa Mammals - White Rhinoceros: Why Africa's Second Largest Herbivore Forms Part of the Big Five

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

Endangered Mammals of Africa - White Rhinoceros: A Big Five Giant in Danger of Extinction

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

West Indian Manatees: Their Natural History and Status

In: Marine Mammals

By: Sara Wittenberg

Spirit Bears: Ghost Bears of Western Canada

In: Mammals (general)

By: Holly Beth Anderle

Gerbil: A Distinctive Pet Rodent

In: Mammals (general)

By: Ian Dutton

Grooming is Key to Angora Rabbit Health: Regular Brushing can Mean Life or Death for Wooled Rabbit Breeds

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Chris McLaughlin

How to Groom an Angora Rabbit: Keeping Angora Wool Brushed For Show, Pet, or Spinning

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Chris McLaughlin

Dwarf Hamster: Different From Its Larger Cousin

In: Mammals (general)

By: Ian Dutton

Bobcat Facts - Lynx rufus: The Most Common Wild Feline in North America

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Big Five: African Game

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

Adopting a Pet Through a Humane Society: What to Expect

In: Mammals (general)

By: Tamara Frank

Guinea Pigs: What Makes Them Different?

In: Mammals (general)

By: Ian Dutton

Aguará Guazú: The Strangest Wolf in the World: The Unique South American Maned Wolf Isn’t Really a Wolf At All

In: Mammals (general)

By: Terry McNamee

Meet the Snow Leopard - Uncia uncia: Facts on the Big Cat that Can't Roar

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Cheetahs - The Unique Big Cat Feline: Fastest Land Mammal

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

How Bats Use Echolocation: This Flying Mammal Uses High-Frequency Pitches to Hunt in The Night

In: Flying Mammals

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Family Milk Cow: Reviving This Rural American Custom is Healthy and Thrifty

In: Mammals (general)

By: Allene Reynolds

Meet the Little Brown Bat - Myotis Lucifugus: Facts on the Most Common Bat in North America

In: Flying Mammals

By: Chris McLaughlin

Rabbit Care: Looking After a Pet Rabbit

In: Mammals (general)

By: Ian Dutton

Comparing Chimpanzees and Bonobos: Despite Many Similarities, Behavior Differs Significantly

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

The Platypus's Highly Developed Sense: How This Australian Mammal Uses Electrolocation to Find Food

In: Mammals (general)

By: Cheryl Kraynak

What Kind of Animal is a Platypus? The Curious Features of This Elusive Australian Mammal

In: Mammals (general)

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Hippos Versus Rhinos: The Second and Third Largest Land Mammals

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

Man Eating Lions, Tigers and Leopards: Big Cats Preying on Humans

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

Surviving Bear Encounters: How to Escape and Avoid Bear Attacks

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

The Definition of a Black Panther: Melanistic Coloration of Jaguars And Leopards

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Goats for Food, Fiber and Dairy: Different Breeds of Goats are Used for Fleece, Food and Milk

In: Breeding Livestock

By: Allene Reynolds

Treats from the Kitchen for Ferrets: Snacks Should be Fed Sparingly to Domestic Ferrets

In: Mammals (general)

By: Rota Knott

The Order Rodentia: How Scientists Classify Rodents

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Mammals of Africa's Desert Areas - Springbok: Habitat, Description, Social Structure, Behavior of Desert Herbivore

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

Tree Snags Provide Wildlife Habitats: Dead or Dying Trees are Home to Many Animal Species

In: Mammal Habitats

By: Chris McLaughlin

Meet the Jaguar - Panthera onca: Facts on the Largest Cat in the Americas

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

What Do Koalas Eat? How This Marsupial is Quite Picky About its Food

In: Mammals (general)

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Mammals of the Kalahari Desert - Cape Fox: Habitat, Description, Social Structure and Reproduction

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

Chimpanzee Attack - Recent Attack of CT Woman: Woman is Attacked by Chimp and Sustains Serious Injuries to Face

In: Mammals (general)

By: John Hansen

Practical Wildlife Care by Les Stocker MBE: Animal Rehabilitation Guide by One of The UK’s Leading Experts

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Nine Sub-Species of Tigers: From Siberian Forests to Sumatran Jungles the Tiger is in Danger

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

Lion Versus Tiger: The King of the Plains and Lord of the Jungle

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

Mammals of Africa's Desert Areas - Bat Eared Fox: Description, Habitat, Behavior, Food, Reproduction and Enemies

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

The Difference Between Rodents And Lagomorphs: Why The Rabbit is Not a Rodent

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Big Cats: Athletes of the Feline World

In: Mammals (general)

By: Jonathan Taylor

Groundhog Facts - Marmota Marmax: The Woodchuck is the Largest Member of the Squirrel Family

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Patagonian Cavy Facts - Dolichotis patagonum: The Mara is the Third Largest Rodent in the World

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Fuji the Bionic Dolphin: A Prosthetic Tail Helps a Dolphin Regain Confidence

In: Marine Mammals

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Consolation Reduces Stress in Chimpanzees: Role of Close Friend in Calming may Indicate Empathy in Chimps

In: Mammals (general)

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wool Block in Rabbits: Prevent And Treat This Common Ailment in Long-Haired Rabbits

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Chris McLaughlin

Elephant Sanctuary Habitat in Tennessee: Retired Elephants Live Golden Years on 2700 Acre Natural Environment

In: Mammal Habitats

By: Christine Nyholm

Beaver Facts - Castor canadensis: Information on North America's Largest Rodent

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Facts on the Giant Panda: The Basics on China's Ailuropoda Melanoleuca

In: Mammals (general)

By: Paris Franz

Rabies Prevention, Symptoms And Treatment: Also, The New Human Rabies Vaccination Series

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Rabies Facts and Myths: The Truth About Rabid Dogs and Animals

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

Born Hostile: The Secret Life of The Wolverine: The Weasel Family's Largest Member , Gulo gulo

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

How to Build a Blind For Wildlife Viewing: Getting Wildlife to Come Closer by Becoming Invisible

In: Mammal Habitats

By: Chris McLaughlin

Raising Angora Rabbits For Wool: Livestock that Produces the Softest Fiber in the World

In: Breeding Livestock

By: Chris McLaughlin

Hong Kong's Pink Dolpins: The Blushing Dolphins of China's Pearl River Delta

In: Marine Mammals

By: Paris Franz

Wildlife Viewing on Mount Diablo: Spectacular Mammal and Wildlife Watching Opportunities

In: Mammal Habitats

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Intelligent Pig: The Smartest Domestic Animal in The World

In: Mammals (general)

By: Chris McLaughlin

How To Care For A Pot Bellied Pig: A Guide To Keeping Your Pig Happy And Healthy

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Horrors of Roadside Zoos: Non-AZA Accredited Zoos Have to Answer to No One

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Sara Wittenberg

Choke In Livestock: Prevent Horses and Other Livestock From Choking On Feed

In: Livestock Health

By: Chris McLaughlin

Meet The Kune Kune: New Zealand's Little Pig With The Big Personality

In: Breeding Livestock

By: Chris McLaughlin

Myxomatosis: The Rabbit Killer: The Devastating California Strain

In: Livestock Health

By: Chris McLaughlin

The Difference Between Dolphins and Porpoises: Ways to Distinguish These Toothed Whales

In: Marine Mammals

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Pink Dolphins of the Amazon: Characteristics of These Unique River Whales

In: Marine Mammals

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Orcas: Wolves of The Sea: The Fascinating Killer Whale

In: Marine Mammals

By: Chris McLaughlin

Rabbit Reproduction: Understanding Domestic Rabbit Breeding

In: Animal Husbandry

By: Chris McLaughlin

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