Hippos are some of the earth’s largest land animals. Their name derives from Greek when they were called “river horses,” ...

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Crocodiles are usually known for their powerful jaws, tough skin, and ability to move quietly in water. But there’s a lot more to them than just being strong predators. These reptiles have been around ...

Alpacas don’t just stand around looking cute with their goofy grins and cloud-like coats. These animals pack a lot of strange ...

The newly-found fossils are 209 million years old and include pterosaurs, primitive frogs and lizard-like reptiles ...

Bilbies are Australia’s adorable, bunny-like critters. Unfortunately, these tiny mammals are endangered. However, one Aussie ...

Discover more about the shark that inspired Jaws.

Discover the pangolin, the world's most trafficked mammal. Learn unique facts, why their scales are used, if nocturnal, and urgent conservation efforts.

Its fur is uniquely spotted and striped, and its silent movement resembles a shadow in the thicket: The ocelot is one of the ...