Africa is the second-largest continent in the world and has been credited with the birthplace of humanity. Our ties to Africa are ancient and none more than the link to its forests. In literature, pop culture, exploration, and wonder, the deep enchanted forests of the Congo are what we picture when we think of Africa. …

India is  brimming with natural resources, so much so that the British referred to it as the “Jewel of the Empire.” With the Tropic of Cancer running through the country, India has the perfect climate for forests, but what types of forests are located in India? India’s forests are divided into five categories according to …

I recently visited a wildlife park and saw lots of different animals. All of them were unique in their own way. Some were very fast, and others could climb the most challenging terrain with ease. I saw everything from insects to lizards and even big animals like lions. Then I saw the scariest thing. He …

My family and I were walking through our garden the other day, we caught sight of a leaf running away from us and up the trunk of a tree. The funny thing is, there was no wind blowing at the time. As we got closer to it, just hanging out on the tree branch, we …

Forests are more than just magical places that provide the setting for fiction novels and spooky stories, and they cover more than a third of the earth’s surface. With more than three trillion trees making up the world’s forests, myriad living creatures call the forests home. Much more than that, though, is the fact that …

Coyotes and mountain lions have a lot of similarities. For example, they both hunt small prey like rabbits or deers. However, there are also many differences between the two species. Coyotes and mountain lions are two different animals that live in very different habitats. Coyotes occupy the east coast of North America whereas mountain lions …

You may think that coyotes and bobcats are the same animals because they have pointy, furry ears. However, there is a lot of difference between these two animals. Coyotes and bobcats are found all over North America and come in many sizes. The coyote is the smaller of the two. It’s also more intelligent and …

There are few animals as ferocious as the weasel. While small in stature, these mammals are very active predators that hunt rodents such as rabbits and mice, as well as birds and frogs. A weasel may consume up to 40% of its body weight per day. Although weasels hunt day or night, they are active …

Alligators are well-known members of the crocodilian species and are usually found in the southeastern part of the United States. They thrive in a habitat of marshes, freshwater swamps, lakes, rivers, and small bodies of water. Younger alligators usually enjoy a diet that includes small fish, frogs, and insects, while adult alligators feast on small …

“That’s a lotta otters,” the man said. Not only are there a great many otters in the world. There are a great many animals who are similar to otters. Let’s have a look. Let us compare them all to our classical North American otter (Lontra Canadensis). Also called the Northern River Otter, Lontra Canadensis is …

Found throughout North America and Central America, Gophers are a member of the order Rodentia. There are at least 35 distinct species, of which 13 live in the United States. Gophers are often found in pastures, gardens, savannas, and forests. They prefer to live alone underground. A single gopher’s burrow may extend as far as …

Muskrats are large aquatic rodents that live primarily in North America. They can be found in wet environments such as marshes, swamps, lakes, and ponds. Their diet is mostly a vegetarian one, consisting of various plants. Some of these plants include grass, sedges, and cattails. Even though they’re known to be bigger rodents, they only …

Wolves are large, carnivorous mammals that are native to North America, Asia, and Europe. They can grow to be up to three feet tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 180 pounds. In the wild, wolves usually live about eight to 13 years. There are four main wolf species and about 40 subspecies. The …

Animal: Groundhog Other Common Names: Woodchuck Type of Animal: Mammal Family: Squirrel (Scuiridae) Distribution: Groundhogs are found in North America, from Canada to the southern regions of the United States. Habitat: Woodlands, open forests, fields, and some rocky slopes. Diet: Herbivores; eat plants, insects, and snails on occasion. Longevity: Approximately 3 years Adult Weight: 5 …

Raccoons live throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia in forests and mountain ranges. Noted for their distinctive ringed tail and black facial mask, they are extremely intelligent creatures. Studies have shown they are adept problem solvers and remember the solutions for years. They are a member of the suborder Caniformia, a group describing …

California is home to a range of forest types that make it a unique and exciting environment. Not only can visitors find a temperate forest and coniferous forest, but it is also possible to explore a temperate rainforest in the United States. Plus, California is home to some of the oldest and rarest trees on …

Armadillos, “little armored ones,” are New World placental mammals. They have greyish-brown oval bodies with long, tapering tails; pointy snouts, leathery armor shells. Most species can be found in South America, although some have expanded northward. The Nine-banded armadillo is the only one that made it to the United States. Some have been found as …

There are four main forest types in Michigan, a vital part of Michigan’s economy and natural habitat. The forests include all deciduous types of forests. However, small coniferous forests in the northern part of the state are mixed together with deciduous trees. The four types of forests found in Michigan are beech-sugar maple forests, aspen …