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This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. Clark’s Nutcracker is easily spotted by its gray and black plumage and white wing and tail flashes. These birds are essential for pine forest health and are typically found in high-elevation conifer forests, often near campgrounds and trailheads.

Clark’s Nutcracker: Habitat, Behavior, Diet, and Ecological Importance (2024)

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He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

Heath goannas, Australia’s giant scavenging lizards, might be the unlikely heroes sheep farmers have been waiting for. A new study led by the University of Cambridge shows these impressive reptiles could save the Australian sheep farming industry millions of dollars annually by naturally controlling blowfly populations. The research, published...

Giant Lizards Could Save Australian Sheep Farms Millions, Study Reveals

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Black and white coloration is visually striking. A deep contrast in colors can draw the eye and make birds and other animals stand out. But sometimes, it helps them blend in. Birds can be black and white for several reasons, including camouflage and confusion. In other words, it helps them catch prey or escape predation. […]

26 Black and White Birds (With Pictures of Each to Help You Identify Them!)

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This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. You’ll find them pecking away in forests, urban areas, and everywhere in between. The acorn woodpecker’s granary-building antics might catch your eye, or perhaps the crimson crown of the red-naped sapsucker.

Woodpeckers of California: a Comprehensive Guide to Diverse Species (2024)

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Adorable Wild Bornean Clouded Leopard Family Caught On Camera For First Time

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Meet the Mandarin duck, routinely called the most beautiful bird on the planet, and also it’s very easy to see why. Male Mandarin ducks are considered some of the most beautiful animals in the world, thanks to their head full of colorful feathers. Native to East Asia, where they are still found in abundance, there is also a significant population in Britain. This population was cultivated after domesticated Mandarins, imported from China in the 20th century, escaped and created a feral colony. But still, seeing a Mandarin duck in North America is a rare treat; and when it happens, it draws excited attention.

Meet The Mandarin Duck – The Worlds Most Beautiful Bird

The King of the Jungle is known for its majestic appearance and fierce hunting skills. But did you know that there are two different subspecies of lions? African lions and Asiatic lions may look similar, but there are several key differences between the two. From size and appearance to habitat, there’s a lot to learn about […]

African Lion vs. Asiatic Lion: Discover the Key Differences in Size, Look, and More!

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The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of a female Baird's tapir, an endangered animal native to Mexico and Central America.

Watch: San Diego Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Baird's tapir

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A saltwater crocodile which was targeting villagers and eating their pet dogs was killed and eaten by villagers in Australia’s Northern Territory, police said.The 3.63m “problem” reptile had been seen in the remote Baines river after severe flooding in the area, which lies around 700km southwest of Darwin, the NT police said.Police said they shot the crocodile “to ensure that it did not continue to pose a significant risk to the community” after consultation with traditional owners, elders, community members and Parks and Wildlife.It was then transported to the nearby Aboriginal community of Bulla, a township in Australia, “where the...

Australian villagers kill and eat giant crocodile which hunted their pets

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. You’ll find the olive-sided flycatcher to be a fascinating North American songbird. This medium-sized flycatcher sports olive-brown upperparts, a white belly, and distinctive dark "vest" sides. It’s known for its upright posture on high perches and its unique "quick-three-beers" call.

Olive-sided Flycatcher: Discover the Resilient Songbird of North America (2024)

The scorched carcasses of monkeys, snakes and caimans dot the charred expanses of the once-green Brazilian Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetlands.As night falls, an amber tower of smoke lights the sky. There is no rest for the fire or the animals trying to flee.“The fire is on a very large scale, there is no time for them to escape,” said Delcio Rodrigues, head of the ClimaInfo Institute. “Sometimes they don’t even have anywhere to escape.”The El Nino weather pattern, supercharged by climate change, has dried the area’s rivers and disrupted its usual seasonal flooding, leaving the ecosystem vulnerable to...

Monkeys and snakes unable to escape as raging wildfires scorch wetlands in Brazil

Each carcass was so big families would have needed to stay in the same place for months to consume it all.

This Is How Neanderthals Managed To Take Down Giant Elephants 125,000 Years Ago

The Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Post Oak Savannah wildlife district says it did the math, and the odds of seeing an all-white raccoon is about 1 in 750,000. So, what do you think the odds are of seeing two all-white, possibly albino raccoons at the same time?. The odds...

Not One But TWO Rare White Animals Spotted at Once on Trail Cam

Monkeys living in the wild constantly encounter many dangerous situations. And nothing appeals to predators more than a young monkey as a nutritious meal. But, of course, the type of predator a monkey faces depends on where the monkey lives. Moreover, monkeys live in diverse environments, each with its own predators. So, jungles are typically […]

Monkey Predators: What Threatens and Eats Monkeys?

Lions are an apex predator known for their ferocity and hunting prowess. They’re obviously carnivores, but other questions remain. How much do lions eat, what is their favorite prey, and how often are their hunts successful? In the article below we’ll answer the question “What do lions eat?” and much more! How Lions Hunt and […]

A Feast for a King: 15 Animals That Lions Hunt and Eat

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The animal kingdom is no stranger to drama, but few stories are as fraught with tension as the forbidden romances that unfold between endangered wild animals and their domestic cousins. It’s a tale as old as time: boy meets girl, sparks fly. However, in this case, the boy is a...

Endangered wild species find forbidden love in domestic animals

There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world. Some, like the bumblebee hummingbird, are very small. Others, like the common ostrich, do not fly. What is the largest bird in the world? If you consider birds that fly, then these are the largest birds in the world by wingspan. 9. Marabou Stork – […]

The 9 Largest Flying Birds in the World By Wingspan

Humans are well-known for being a social species, but did you know that there are also many other animals that live and travel in packs as well. They do this for many reasons — safety in numbers being a big one! But did you know that they also form social bonds with each other? Just […]

12 Animals That Live and Travel in Packs

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Black Bellied Whistling Duck: Guide to Habitat, Behavior, and Nesting Spots (2024)

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. They’re at home in...

Black Bellied Whistling Duck: Guide to Habitat, Behavior, and Nesting Spots (2024)

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