Sometimes you and I need help with scientific terms. In today’s article, let’s look at the scientific terms used for animal groups. Why? For one thing, it helps to understand the types of animals in ...

Q. I notice you sometimes include scientific names of animals in your columns. One time you identified a timber rattlesnake; another time, two turtles (an Alabama redbelly turtle and a stinkpot).

Yak: Largest land animal starting with Y, adapted to the Himalayas' cold, thin air. Yeti Crab: Discovered in 2005, farms bacteria on its claws in deep-sea vents. Yellow-Eyed Penguin: Endangered ...

IUCN data shows Quokka & Quetzal face habitat challenges requiring global attention. Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, the world's largest butterfly, is an endangered species. Quahogs can live over 500 ...

In the penultimate episode of Crash Course Zoology, we use everything we've learned so far to try and figure out what a "species" even is anyway! As you'll see, the incredible diversity of animals ...

Discover extraordinary animals starting with 'O' that play vital roles in global ecosystems. From the speedy Ostrich in African savannas to the intelligent Octopus in oceans and the critically ...