Why Kentucky chose the eastern gray squirrel in 1968, reflecting hardwood forests, frontier survival, and the state’s long ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In 2025, the IUCN Red List officially declared several animal and plant species extinct, highlighting global biodiversity ...

White-tailed deer were officially named the state mammal of Arkansas only a few decades ago. The reasons they were chosen are ...