One of the most welcome appearances every spring, especially in the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic states, is that of the American Robin. The bright red chest of this bird searching for earthworms lets us know that warmer weather is on the way. For people who aren’t avid birders, there is the chance of mistaking several other …

An animal that can literally be found in any part of the world is the pesky rat. It can come in over 1000 species, but they all share the same life goal, and that is to scavenge whatever they can find and survive. They eat anything and everything as a means to survive and are …

Any time you hear leaves moving in the trees above, you may find a squirrel or two foraging for nuts, chasing another squirrel, or just enjoying a quick run from branch to branch. These small mammals make themselves at home in trees deep in the forest and also in urban areas. They build dens within …

The fox has always intrigued me. I have always viewed it as a kind of elegant little dog that was more nuisance than a threat. I live in Britain. Foxes were once the favorite prey of aristocratic hunting parties. Indeed, one of the most famous novels of the twentieth century, Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man …

Rabbits are furry and delightful little creatures. For most of my life, I associated them with two things: Easter and the film Fatal Attraction. I never gave much thought to them in general until a friend of mine invested in a rabbit farm. I was, first of all, surprised that there were such things. I …

I have not seen many possums in my life. I visited Australia a few times and spotted the furry little creatures here and there. I had always thought a possum was a rat-like creature. But aside from the tendency to scurry around on roofs and decks at night in The Land Down Under, they have …

Honey badgers are so solitary and aggressive in the wild that little is known for sure about the lifestyle of this nocturnal weasel.  The honey badger, or ratel, roams most of Sub-Saharan Africa, much of the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian sub-continent, and much of eastern Eurasian Europe.  They are land-based animals …

You might be wondering if there are any other birds that look like red-winged blackbirds. Here are 20 birds that are similar in appearance to a red-winged blackbird! What is a Red-Winged Blackbird? First off, let’s look at what a red-winged blackbird is! These birds are usually found in marshes and they have black feathers. …

Have you ever wondered what birds are similar to a nuthatch? Well, wonder no longer! Here are 20 birds that share many similarities with nuthatches. But before we jump into the different birds, let’s learn a little more about the nuthatch! What is a Nuthatch? A nuthatch is a small, short-tailed bird. Nuthatches have stout …

In the icy waters of Alaska, you will find wild salmon in every river living their best life as the dominant fish. Over in Maine, the last group of native Atlantic salmon can be found in these cooler waters. Even European species of salmon are found in some of the coldest waters, as that is …

Deer are members of the Cervidae family. They are hoofed (a.k.a. ungulate) mammals categorized into two main groups Cervinae and the Capreolinae. Most deer live 2 to 3 years, although some may live to 20 in the wild. The largest deer-like mammal, the Moose, can stand over 8 feet tall, with a weight exceeding 1,600 lbs. The smallest deer, …

The porcupine is a rodent with long, spiky quills on its back, defending itself from predators. The quills are hollow tubes filled with an irritant fluid called “porcupine saliva” (which contains some formic acid). When threatened, the animal will stand up on its hind legs and use these quills as spears to defend itself. This …

Skunks have distinct characteristics that make them easily identifiable. They are members of the weasel family, Mustelidae, and share some of the same attributes with their musky scent and well-developed scent glands. The skunk discharges a powerful sulfuric spray from their anal glands, which can travel as far as a mile. They use their spray …

The prairie dog is a small, burrowing animal that resembles a ground squirrel in appearance and behavior. It has long been an essential part of the ecosystem because it eats grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, and other insects. Other animals are similar to the prairie dog but do not live underground. These include: 1. Kangaroo Rats The …

 Chickadees are birds that are found in the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. They are small, both in size and weight, with a body length of about 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 centimeters). The wingspan is about 8 inches (20 centimeters). The color of the bird varies from light gray to …

The goldfinch is a small bird native to North America that’s best known for its vibrant yellow feathers. Three different types of goldfinch can be found in the United States: the American goldfinch, the lesser goldfinch, and Lawrence’s goldfinch. The American goldfinch is the best known of the three species and is even the state …

The peacock is a beautiful bird, but it’s not the only one that looks like it. The following birds are similar in appearance and habits. 1. Peafowl These large birds have long tails with feathers at the end of each feather. They also have a crest on their head. These birds live in groups called …

Honey badgers appear so adorable and cute in photos. In reality though, if a honey badger approaches you, it feels threatened and will attack. You have probably entered its domain either on purpose or accidentally. The honey badger will not tolerate this. CUTLINE: The adorable honey badger seems so docile as it sleeps. Honey Badgers: …