As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.

Though sightings in Colorado are rare, these animals are crucial to the ecosystem as they help control populations of small ...

Around 50,000 years ago, North America was home to a diverse array of megafauna. Mammoths roamed the tundra, while towering ...

It is cooperatively managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, U.S. Forest Service ... Red Slough is becoming a haven for bird watching with 320 species confirmed. American Alligator ...

Wild animals are no longer just in forests and national parks—they’re thriving in U.S. suburbs! From raccoons to coyotes, ...

One of the largest and most striking birds in North America is the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). They were once wiped ...

The North Fork Fire burning north of Marion is now 40% contained and has scorched 350 acres, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service. Crews have made progress battling the blaze ...

Whether shedding leaves, flying south or hibernating, every species has its own way of dealing ... and helps to expand the forest as new trees grow from their forgotten acorns Image: Wilfried ...

From the lush forests of Canada and the United States to the vibrant urban landscapes, raccoons have managed to carve ... of both human civilization and animal species. However, the proximity of North ...

North Carolina will continue ACC play on the road on Tuesday night against Wake Forest, arguably the hardest team they have played in the conference since the first of the year in Louisville. The Tar ...

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70% of its forest mammals and 31% of forest amphibians, according to a 2015 Duke University study. Giant pandas are often described as an umbrella species because their protection ensures the ...