wild animals
Impressively intelligent animals: They are actually very smart
Even though animals can't write or read, they can be extremely intelligent! Scientists study lots of animals and birds to test their intelligence, and sometimes they find actually impressive species.
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence animal facts nature Animals 29 June 2023
Winged wonders: Exploring the fascinating world of birds and their extraordinary abilities
Birds are truly remarkable creatures, captivating us with their unique features and extraordinary abilities. It's not only about them being able to fly - they are capable of so much more!
Kate Yakimchuk birds bird facts Animals 28 June 2023
Animal camouflage: Why some animals have it, and how it helps
From the chameleon's ability to change its color to match its surroundings, to the cryptic patterns on the wings of certain butterflies, animals have developed incredible strategies to blend seamlessly into their environments. This phenomenon, known as animal camouflage, plays a crucial role in their survival.
Kate Yakimchuk camouflage animal facts Animals 27 June 2023
Bears are actually rather intelligent: The surprising intelligence of huge wild animals
While some people think bears are huge, dangerous, and dumb, they're actually just huge and dangerous—these animals can be extremely intelligent. Bears have great memories and skills, and if anything, that makes them even more dangerous, but interesting.
Kate Yakimchuk bears animal facts intelligence Animals 23 June 2023
Why some wild animals can't be domesticated: Only some species can become your pets
Kids often dream about keeping dangerous wild animals as pets - alligators, tigers, wolves. While some species can be (and usually already are) domesticated, some animals seem to stay wild forever.
Kate Yakimchuk animal facts pets Animals 23 June 2023
An extremely rare wolverine was seen in California
Wolverines used to be pretty widespread in Sierra Nevada mountains, California. They seemed to disappear back in 1922, but now they seem to come back, according to CDFW.
Kate Yakimchuk wolverines rare animals nature Animals 22 June 2023
Expert Explained: How Exotic Pets Affect the Environment
Exotic or wild animals can become pets as they seem more interesting and unusual. In addition, a special interest in certain types of animals may be associated with social networks.
Diana Dashkevich ecology pets facts Animals 20 June 2023
The most dangerous shark attack: Learn more about a terrifying case from history
While sharks don't attack people really often, it sometimes happens - just like in that one case in 1945. According to Live Science, that day was the day when the most terrifying shark attack happened.
Kate Yakimchuk sharks fish history Animals 20 June 2023
Dolphins aren't actually that kind: The misrepresentation of these unusual animals
We often hear that dolphins aren't just smart, but also extremely kind and friendly towards humans. While sometimes they can be friendly and nice, sometimes they are far from being kind - and it's just a part of their nature.
Kate Yakimchuk dolphins animal facts Animals 20 June 2023
How noisy boats damage squids: Loud motors cause temporary deafness
Even relatively harmless things from our everyday life can cause damage to animals around us. A new study shows how noisy boats make squids temporarily deaf, and how it threatens their lives.
Kate Yakimchuk squids research environment Animals 20 June 2023
Why you probably should get a pet snake: Not all of them are dangerous
Modern pet owners tend to experiment a lot, and now they can have snakes as pets. These reptiles aren't always dangerous, but lots of them are beautiful, interesting to observe, and low-maintenance.
Kate Yakimchuk pets pet snakes pets facts Animals 18 June 2023
Why you shouldn't get an owl as a pet: Too strong and wild
A series of books and movies about Harry Potter has made lots of people dream about pet owls. While they are actually intelligent and beautiful birds, they aren't the best pets for most people.
Kate Yakimchuk birds owls pets pets facts Animals 18 June 2023
Why deer freeze when they see cars: Not the best response to danger
Deer are known for being very shy and careful animals who prefer to run away every time they suspect danger. At the same time, they can literally "freeze" when they see vehicles, creating potentially dangerous situations for both themselves and drivers.
Kate Yakimchuk deer animal facts Animals 16 June 2023
Why you probably shouldn't have a fox as a pet: Instincts and dietary needs
Foxes have evolved to survive in the wild and possess characteristics that make them not really suitable as pets. While they look adorable, they are really high-maintenance, and non-specialists can't normally create perfect conditions for them.
Kate Yakimchuk pets facts pets foxes Animals 15 June 2023
Why crows like collecting "treasures": These birds are smarter than you might think
Crows and other birds who are similar to them often collect "treasures" - small objects that they find curious or amusing. These treasures can be shiny objects, useful sticks, and so much more.
Kate Yakimchuk crows birds Animals 15 June 2023
Why capybaras are so friendly: The chillest animals ever
Capybaras have become pretty well-known because of the Internet, and now lots of people know how friendly and chill they are. There are multiple pictures of them resting around different animals, including pretty dangerous ones, but they are never attacked.
Kate Yakimchuk capybaras animal facts Animals 12 June 2023
You probably shouldn't keep a crow as a pet: High-maintenance birds
While crows and ravens are highly intelligent birds, they aren't exactly suitable for keeping them as pets. These wild birds are very high-maintenance, so most people won't be able to provide perfect living conditions for them.
Kate Yakimchuk birds pets pets facts Animals 10 June 2023
How to keep animals away from your garden: Keep your crops save
Wild animals and birds can be a real threat to your garden, because they can eat or somehow destroy lots of your plants. If a regular scarecrow doesn't work well, then you need some more tips on how to keep your crops unharmed.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips crops Garden 9 June 2023
Why crows and ravens can imitate human voices so well: Incredibly intelligent birds
Not only parrots can imitate human voices - crows and ravens can do it as well. Sometimes they imitate voices so well, that it even sounds scary.
Kate Yakimchuk crows ravens birds Animals 9 June 2023
Why deer come close to people's houses: When nature comes to you
Deer are subtle and elegant creatures, often too shy to come close to humans. At the same time, they sometimes show up pretty close to people's houses and seem to be really curious.
Kate Yakimchuk deer animal care Animals 9 June 2023