As much as I applaud scientific research that reveals nature’s secrets, I feel a sense of satisfaction when some natural mysteries remain mysteries. The narwhal is my favorite example. Narwhals are a ...

The last time I wrote about otters, I stated that sea otters are in my top 10 list of “most appealing adult mammals.” First, they are engagingly cute, especially when floating on the ocean’s surface ...

If you happen to be in Hawaii from November through April, you can witness one of the coolest natural phenomena: the arrival of thousands of humpback whales at a national marine sanctuary. All about ...

Imagine an animal that seems to be assembled from various other creatures: it has large eyes, the round body of a rabbit, a rodent’s pointed snout, tiny pig-like hooves, and even fangs like those of a ...

Explore the animal kingdoms most captivating wildlife families. Coolest Looking Families counts down the animal kingdom’s most visually captivating wildlife. From our human-like cousins the baby ...