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What is an ermine? The ermine is the smallest animal of the weasel family, but it’s one of the most beautiful animals. It’s also known as stoat or short-tailed weasel. These animals have a very dense and silky white winter coat, often with a black tail. They lose their winter fur and grow short brown hair … Read more
Facts about Hummingbirds Meet the helicopter of the animal kingdom. Hummingbirds are colorful birds and the tiniest birds in North America. They can hover and fly backwards, and they can even fly upside down. Their wings are so fast we can barely see them moving. They have long beaks and tongues to drink nectar from … Read more
Interesting Wolf Facts Wolves are the largest members of the dog family. They have a keen sense of smell and hearing and are carnivores! And here are 10 more facts about wolves! What do wolves eat in the wild? Wolves are carnivores, and their diet includes almost exclusivley meat. They typically hunt large prey, such … Read more
23 Animals That Mate For Life We don’t know the secret to a happy marriage – but these 23 animals do!They’re not just cute; they’re smart too! Check out these monogamous animals that mate for life. We all want to be loved and cared for by someone who is committed to us. But what does … Read more
The gray tree frog The gray treefrog is a small amphibian, measuring only about two inches in length, which isn’t that small for a frog, though. It spends most of its life in trees, especially during the spring mating season. It has dark spots under its eyes and is mostly brown with green stripes on … Read more
Meet The Tibetan Sand Fox The Tibetan sand fox is one of the most unique animals found in the high Tibetan Plateau and the grasslands and semi-deserts of Nepal, China, Sikkim, and Bhutan. They are known for thriving at higher altitudes than other mammals and have adapted well to their particular environment. The IUCN Red … Read more
Raccoon diet: What do raccoons eat in the wild? Raccoons are omnivores, and they will pretty much eat anything. They primarily feed on plants and animals but also enjoy a wide variety of human foods. In urban areas, raccoons often scavenge through garbage cans for food scraps or pet food left outside overnight. A typical … Read more
Do you know the difference between a possum and an opossum? The Virginia Opossum is also known as the North American Opossum. It’s a marsupial that lives in North America, Central America, South America, and some Caribbean islands. They are primarily nocturnal animals with grayish fur. Their diet consists of insects, grubs, worms, eggs, and … Read more
Tree squirrels are mammals and part of the Sciuridae (squirrel) family – along with other rodents like ground squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. They can jump up to 20 feet high, run up to 20 miles per hour, and occasionally cause electrical disruptions. Here are 16 more facts about tree squirrels! 1) … Read more
Jumping Spiders If there’s one animal that can cure arachnophobia, the irrational fear of spiders, then it’s the cute jumping spider. This adorable spider family has everything you want in cats and dogs: They can be tamed (that’s exaggerated, but they lose the fear of their owner), they’re fluffy, and they have four pairs of … Read more