They are the name of a popular British band, are native to Australia and are also vegetarians — they’re wombats! As the cuddly creatures and fans that love them celebrate National Wombat Day on ...

Dolphins live in almost every ocean, except most tend to avoid the cold waters in the Arctic and around Antarctica. Some also ...

Owl Species Three screech-owls are found in North America: eastern, western and whiskered. But about 22 screech-owl species ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — We see all kinds of marine mammals in the Lowcountry, like dolphins and manatees. Dolphins may be seen far more commonly, but manatees have a presence in our waters all the ...

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Pangolins have been in the spotlight a few times in the recent past, even the subject of Google Valentine's Week doodles in 2017. But this time, the endangered mammals are making headlines for ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Africa has lions and Australia has kangaroos, but don't get animal ...

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BENEZETTE — The Elk Country Visitor Center will host public programs in the month of November.

Rats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the world. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, but other rodent genera are also ...