Twenty years ago, Colorado Division of Wildlife (now Colorado Parks and Wildlife) embarked on a venture to reintroduce the Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) to the state of Colorado.
Are the wolves of Yellowstone National Park an invasive species?
The problem with common names for animals is that the names change from country to country. We see this clearly when it comes down to some of the larger hoofed mammals. In different parts of the world, an elk, a deer, and a moose are not the same animals. This makes it very difficult to talk about these animals with...
Since we're in the middle of bear season, it seems appropriate to discuss the important differences between brown/grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) and American black bears (Ursus americanus). Being able to tell these bears apart can come in handy if you happen to encounter one in the wild.
Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) are one of the most fascinating species because they break down a lot of assumptions we have about mammals. They have a few social, behavioral, and physiological features that you may find surprising. Be prepared to view The Lion King with a whole new lens.
Can animals play pretend? How can the imaginative minds of our pets reveal a more complex story of how their brains process the world around them?
Mammals are an incredibly diverse group of animals and the ways in which they have adapted to move around in their environments are almost as expansive. Mammals tend to have bodies that are adapted to a single specific type of movement although they may be able to use multiple types of locomotion. For example, humans are adapted best for walking...
Mammals are an incredibly diverse group of animals and the ways in which they have adapted to move around in their environments are almost as expansive. Mammals tend to have bodies that are adapted to a single specific type of movement although they may be able to use multiple types of locomotion. For example, humans are adapted best for...
Depending on where you live in the world, you may see a wild canine animal out and about and not know quite what it is. Below are a few key traits that can help you tell the difference between wolves, coyotes, and dogs.