Mammals

Pigs are members of the order Artiodactyla, the grouping of ungulates that have even-toes. The family to which they belong is Suidae, which has 10 species including bearded pigs, warty pigs, the wild boar and the domestic pig. Wild Pigs can be found from Asia to Europe and Africa while domestic breeds are worldwide. Unlike …

When one mentions the name, “mouse”, others are quick to have associations, both good and bad. They could think of grungy street mice that infest homes, or perhaps lab mice that are tested on. Or perhaps the loved children’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie comes to mind. No matter the type of …

What Do Beavers Eat? Considering an adult beaver can weigh about 40 pounds and be over three feet in length, they have big appetites to match their large bodies. As one of the largest rodents in North America, you may be wondering what beavers can possibly eat. Unlike other rodents, such as rats and mice, …

As one of the most interesting animals in the wild, bears continue to mystify us with their natural beauty and environmental dominance. They’re also one of the few animals that can be found in a large variety of places, being just as easily found in cold climates as they are in warmer ones. However, aside …

If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where bats live, you’ve probably seen them flying around at dusk. A lot of people are afraid of bats, worried they’ll get stuck in their hair or suck their blood. The answer to one important question may help alleviate some of that fear: What do bats …