Scientists have finally solved a decades-old mystery with the first-ever live encounter of a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale.

Javelinas are a staple of the southwestern deserts. Learn how their hunting season is organized to ensure this species ...

How Missouri’s mule, a horse-donkey hybrid, powered farms, transport, and war, becoming a lasting symbol of hard work and ...

In Utah, construction workers heard something strange in the middle of a normal day, a screeching sound they couldn’t blame ...

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...

Why did Maine choose the moose as its state animal? This article explores the history, ecology, and cultural meaning behind ...

A rare falcon species was diverted from its normal migration route, making landfall at one of India's largest sanctuaries.

Why Montana’s plains bison symbolizes Indigenous heritage, contested land, conservation efforts, and the ongoing debate over ...

Why Indiana chose the northern cardinal in 1933, reflecting everyday wildlife, changing landscapes, and a search for hopeful ...

From near‑extinction to state icon, explore the story of North Dakota’s plains bison and its enduring ties to the prairie.

White-tailed deer were officially named the state mammal of Arkansas only a few decades ago. The reasons they were chosen are ...

Long before whales dominated the oceans, Earth’s seas were home to a fish so massive it continues to challenge our ...