Bats sometimes get a bad rap, but these fascinating facts show how they pollinate plants, control insects and thrive in the wild.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...