Skunks are interesting creatures found throughout the United States, but which states have the most species of bat? Known for their distinctive scent, they come in ...

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center reported Friday that it was caring for the first Eastern spotted skunk brought to the facility. It came from a neighboring county and due to their scarcity ...

Despite up and down temperatures, the longer daylight hours this month and into March coincide with skunk mating season returning once again. Francis Skalicky, media specialist with the Missouri ...

The fossilized skull of a bird called Vegavis, which lived in the Antarctic some 68.7 million years ago, confirms it was an early member of the waterfowl group. However, the skull also suggests ...

A near complete skull fossil found in Antarctica has revealed the oldest known modern bird — a mallard duck-size creature related to the waterfowl that live by lakes and oceans today ...

This tiny tree-tapper brings a burst of life to woodlands with its rapid drumming and acrobatic foraging skills. The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a diminutive bird, measuring just 14-16 cm in length.

The new skull exhibits a long, pointed beak and a brain shape unique among all known birds previously discovered from the Mesozoic Era. The Late Cretaceous modern (crown) bird, Vegavis iaai, is diving ...

Leopard Renowned for its distinctive rosette-shaped spots on golden fur, the leopard is one of the most famous spotted animals. Cheetah Known for its slim body and black spots scattered across its tan ...

A secretive marsh-dweller, this small rail skulks through dense wetland vegetation, rarely revealing its striking spotted plumage. The Spotted Crake is a small, compact waterbird with distinctive ...

The “super pod” of Risso’s dolphins was spotted in Carmel Bay, off central California’s coast. This species, which can grow to over 10ft long and weigh as much as half a metric tonne ...