Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

Speed plays a vital role in survival for underwater animals, aiding in escape from predators and catching prey. The article highlights various fast marine animals, including the Black Marlin, Sailfish ...

The donkey is one of the most underappreciated animals. With roots in Asia and Africa, it has a long and varied history. As far as the donkey's characteristics, you've heard of its famed obstinance, ...

Among all the animals in the world, a few rank high in the cool factor. Because of their unique qualities, these cool creatures are fascinating to see and study. Join us for a survey of some of the ...

Animal tails come in all shapes and sizes and serve many purposes, from balance and communication to defense and mating displays. While some animals have fairly small tails, others carry massive, ...

The outdoor world around us, both here in the Finger Lakes and elsewhere around the world, is literally chock full of interesting animals or animals with interesting and unique habits. And, in my role ...

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Bears are found across the world, from North America to South America and Europe to Asia, and their diversity in range has led to an amazing variety of sizes, habits, and food preferences. There are ...

A surprising variety of animals have achieved “fame” in Alabama’s history. For this week's Odd Travels, I featured 11 interesting animals. Lily Flagg, butter cow, Huntsville Reminders of Lily Flagg, a ...

Arboreal animals live in trees and have amazing adaptations like prehensile (grasping) tails, gripping pads, sharp claws.