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Due to the high number of ringworm cases at the shelter, we will be using an increased amount of newspaper in order to properly clean and...

Hummingbirds nests are built by females only and are assembled in 5 – 7 days. They are typically made from lichen, moss, and spiderwebs.

Tasmanian Devils travel very long distances for food each night, sometimes up to 10 miles! They mostly eat carrion, but have been known...

Red Pandas have very long tails for their overall body size — on average, their tails measure 11 – 19 inches long. Notably, a Red Panda’s...

Baby skunks are called kits or kittens. Like human infants , they are altricial, meaning that they are born helpless and completely...

Male Mandrills are the largest monkeys living on Earth today. On average, they are 32 inches tall and weigh around 55 lbs.

Warthogs can run at speeds of up to 34 mph! They have powerful legs that are longer than those of other swine. This helps them quickly...

Hyenas are considered the most vocal mammals in Africa. They can produce over 11 distinct vocalizations, including a giggling sound that...

Sugar gliders have a soft membrane that runs from their ankles to their wrists called a patagium. This is what allows them to glide on...

The world’s smallest toucan is the Tawny-Tufted Toucanet ( Selenidera nattereri ). It measures just 12.5 inches in length — that’s...

Humans and animals have fought side by side since prehistoric times. Dogs have long been our faithful companions in times of peace and...

In 2000, musician Dave Soldier and conservationist Richard Lair co-founded the Thai Elephant Orchestra , a group of elephants who live...

Amur Leopards are nocturnal hunters that live in a small range that spans parts of Russia and China. Sadly, they are critically...

Native to the deserts of Northern Africa, Addaxes have wide, flat hooves that allow them to travel over sand with relative ease.

Tapirs are the most primitive large mammals living in the world today. They have been around for approximately 20 million years and very...

Despite their rotund appearance and characteristic waddling walk, wombats have strong legs and are surprisingly fast runners. In fact,...

Unlike most species of octopuses, California Two-Spot Octopuses prefer to live in shallow waters where they can quickly access the rocks...

Rhinos can often be seen rolling in mud, much like pigs do. Rhinos do this to give themselves a protective coat of mud, which helps them...

Gray Catbirds are able to produce 2 different sounds simultaneously. This is because they have the unique ability to use each side of...

Snow Leopards weigh just 11 – 25 ounces when they are born! In contrast to their scant newborn weight range, adult snow leopards...