Geographically, the United States is a massive country, the third largest in the world. Along with size comes a wide diversity of biomes and natural habitats, so it’s no wonder the U.S. is home to ...

Florida is full of all sorts of diverse wildlife, including birds. Most of the larger birds you’ll see in the state are waterfowl and similar species, but not all. If you’ve ever wondered what the ...

Over 100,000 alligators live in South Carolina’s coastal areas, lakes, swamps, and 29,898 miles of meandering rivers. South Carolina is divided by the Fall Line, a 900-mile-long natural boundary that ...

Although keeping a bug in your home seems strange and uncommon, some insects actually make excellent pets. Caring for an insect is very similar to caring for small reptiles. As long as you can ...

Cowboys are skilled horsemen and cattle herders.

The tiger is one of the most popular animals in the world. Sadly, they are all endangered to some degree, and though conservation efforts are underway, they may not be fast enough. Even if enough ...

Exotic pet ownership is a thrill for those wanting a pet that has more grit and moxie than a cat or dog. It is exciting owning a wild animal! Fantasy is usually more charming than reality, but some ...

Raccoons are notorious for getting into garbage cans in search of food scraps. ©kingma photos/Shutterstock.com Garbage, including food scraps, is practically irresistible to raccoons due to the ...

Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, is renowned for its vast and diverse terrain, from coastal and central plains to mountains and basins. It is also widely appreciated for its ...

Animals are always on the move. But sometimes, animals’ instincts drive them to make arduous, dangerous, and incredible treks in search of food, water, or better weather – not as a single animal, but ...

Hummingbirds are from the Trochilidae family of birds. They are the smallest species of birds in the world. Hummingbirds play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They are primary pollinators and are ...

The first reported sighting of the black-chinned hummingbird in Ohio occurred as recently as 2020. This species’ typical territory lies in the western United States and Mexico, but individuals ...