A little bit over a four-hour drive from Seattle beyond the Cascades along Interstate 90, the refuge has become a perfect breeding ground for these newcomers.

Go underwater into the overlooked world of freshwater animals. ... to document creek and river life across North America, ... 10 hours in frigid water while he snaps hundreds of pictures.

A group of fossils of elasmosaurs—some of the most famous in North America—have just been formally identified as belonging to a "very odd" new genus of the sea monster, unlike any previously ...

North America is a continent that boasts a vast range of ecosystems, from the tundra of the Arctic to the steamy rainforests of Central America. This diversity of habitats supports a wide array of ...

During the Pleistocene Epoch, North America was home to a diverse array of megafauna—large animals that dominated the continent’s landscapes. These creatures, some of which are now extinct ...

Key sources: “Alaska News Gathered from Far and Near.” Cook Inlet Pioneer, June 19, 1915, 2. Cook, Frederick A. “Mount McKinley.” Overland Monthly, February ...

How beavers became North America's best firefighter The rodent creates fireproof refuges for many species, suggesting wildlife managers should protect beaver habitat as the U.S. West burns.

As you might guess from the name, camels are also in this grouping. “Caprine” is a term that relates to goats, including dairy goats, Boer goats (meat goats), pygmy goats, and other types of goats.

The animal kingdom is relentless, governed by the stark reality of survival: eat or be eaten. In today’s exploration, we will delve into the lives of the 45 most formidable animals in North America.

This is a large hawk that can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be 18 to 24 inches in length and have a wingspan ranging from 38 to 46 inches. 96.

American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that includes honey and moose.

For instance, elk live in North America, Asia, and Australia among other places. However, an elk living in North America is very much different form the ones living in the arctic region. There are ...