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Could you have guessed that these animals are the most reported in US news? Here are a few reasons why we think these animals regularly make headlines.

Encountering wildlife can be a breathtaking experience, but when that wildlife stands over six feet tall at the shoulder and weighs up to 1,500 pounds, the encounter takes on a different dimension.

Throughout history, our planet was teeming with giant creatures that once roamed the land and sea. From the towering dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era to the colossal mammals that dominated the Ice Age ...

Blue American lobster (Homarus americanus). Taken at the New England Aquarium (Boston, MA). Steven G. Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Yes, blue lobsters do indeed exist! They are not ...

Climate change is not just about warmer summers and unpredictable weather. It also causes rising sea level, which is an especially real and present danger for coastal cities worldwide. Rising sea ...

Wildlife tourism beckons millions of adventurers and animal lovers each year, promising up-close encounters and unforgettable experiences. But beneath the allure and excitement lies a more unsettling ...

Tiger Shark. Image by Albert Kok, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. When we think of ancient life on Earth ...

The natural world is full of wonders, but some of the most fascinating creatures can illuminate the darkness with their light. This process, known as bioluminescence, is a marvel of nature that can be ...

America’s identity is deeply intertwined with its iconic wildlife. From the majestic creatures that adorn official seals to the hardy animals that helped build the nation, these living symbols embody ...

Have you ever wondered why certain groups of animals have such unusual names? From an unkindness of ravens to a parliament of owls, many animal group names are surprisingly descriptive and rooted in ...

Islands have always captivated human imagination as isolated worlds full of untold secrets. From lush paradises to barren deserts, each has its unique charm and mysteries. However, there’s one island ...