When Theodore Roosevelt chose not to shoot that black bear back in 1902, he started a craze that continues today. That black bear he saved became the father of all teddy bears, but there’s no evolutionary link between the two! Let’s leave the teddy bears where they belong (in bed) and focus on the iconic […]
There is no cuter sight than an otter floating around on its back with its little paws folded on its belly. They look like aquatic teddy bears from a distance, but if you get up close, you soon realize not everything about the otter is quite so adorable. Despite that, the demand for pet otters […]
There are over 30 various species of seals and sea lions living in the world’s oceans, all of which swim a great deal faster than the average human. Although they appear clumsy and awkward on land, in the water, the seal uses its torpedo-shaped body and fin-like feet to perform amazing feats of agility and […]
Not to be confused with the X-Men character, the wolverine is a solitary, nocturnal predator that looks a bit like a small bear but with a long bushy tail similar to that of the skunk. The chances of you seeing a wolverine are extremely small due to their preference for cold, remote climates high above […]
If you were to hold a competition for the strangest-looking creature on earth, the armadillo would have a good chance of winning. With its armored shell, long nose, and big ears, the armadillo is both comical and bizarre. They also have a habit of leaping into the air when startled, which makes them even more […]
Coatis are furry mammals that belong to the raccoon family Procyonidae and share some similarities with their raccoon cousins. Both have long, bushy tails and black facial markings. Even their habitats are similar, with raccoons living in damp woodland areas and coatis inhabiting tropical forests and woodlands. Although they have some similarities, they are far […]
The fennec fox, or vulpes zerda, if you want to use the scientific name, is one of the cutest animals on the planet. While you may recognize them for their quite comically large ears and small body, do you know other facts about these creatures, such as where they live and what they eat? Did […]