Why Kansas chose the plains bison in 1955, honoring its speed, strength, and role in shaping prairie life, Native history, and frontier identity.

Migratory land animals encounter manmade barriers such as roads. A study reports negative impacts of an industrial road on ...

Scientists have finally solved a decades-old mystery with the first-ever live encounter of a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale.

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...

Javelinas are a staple of the southwestern deserts. Learn how their hunting season is organized to ensure this species ...

Why Indiana chose the northern cardinal in 1933, reflecting everyday wildlife, changing landscapes, and a search for hopeful ...

Why Montana’s plains bison symbolizes Indigenous heritage, contested land, conservation efforts, and the ongoing debate over ...

An Instagram post about the last two northern white rhinos references a scenario conservationists have warned us about for ...

How Missouri’s mule, a horse-donkey hybrid, powered farms, transport, and war, becoming a lasting symbol of hard work and ...

Bird flu has once again been reported at Martha's Vineyard, and here's what chicken owners should know about protecting their ...

Why did Maine choose the moose as its state animal? This article explores the history, ecology, and cultural meaning behind ...

A rare falcon species was diverted from its normal migration route, making landfall at one of India's largest sanctuaries.