How big they are: From 5 to 32 feet (1.5 to 10 meters) long, depending on the species Dolphins live in almost every ocean, except most tend to avoid the cold waters in the Arctic and around Antarctica ...

From its long, flexible trunk to its loud trumpeting sounds, there’s a lot to admire about an elephant. But how much do you know about these massive creatures? Where do they live? How big can they get ...

Over four decades have passed since the last definitive work on Ohio’s mammals. In 1981, "A Guide to the Mammals of Ohio" was released, with detailed accounts of 54 species of mammals. It was authored ...

The Takin ( Budorcas taxicolor ) is a remarkable hoofed mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and adjacent regions. With a ...

International Bat Week will be observed Oct. 24 to 31, 2025, including educational events and outings in Wisconsin.

Named for its razor-like teeth, Novaculadon mirabilis came from a rodent-like order that outlived the dinosaur extinction before vanishing about 30 million years ago. By Sara Novak Around 145 million ...

Basketball fans look forward to March all year, filling out their brackets in anticipation of the NCAA college basketball tournament. But for animal lovers, there’s another option: March Mammal ...

You may or may not know that the armadillo is Texas' official small mammal. Did you know that, despite popular belief and depictions in the media, most armadillo species can't roll into a ball? Do you ...

Previous ed. published as The encyclopedia of mammals. New York : Facts on File, 1984. Rev. ed. also published as The encyclopedia of mammals. New York : Facts on ...

Learn some wild facts about sloths, the world's slowest mammal. Donald Trump impeachment chances surge amid Epstein revelations Kate Gosselin budgets Christmas for 8 kids 'to the penny' after losing ...

World Sloth Day 2025 celebrates one of nature’s most intriguing and misunderstood creatures. Known for their incredibly slow pace, sloths embody a lifestyle that’s calm, patient, and perfectly adapted ...