CLASSIC CITY NEWS

There are 3 different types of vultures living in the U.S. today — the Turkey Vulture, the Black Vulture, and the California Condor.

Bats are commonly associated with Halloween, but have you ever wondered why they roost upside down? Bats do this because the lightweight...

By Joe Johnson Three months ago, a mix-breed doodle dog had been left to die when someone abandoned it at a dumpster. Rescued and given a...

The Portuguese Man o’ War is not, in fact, a jellyfish. Instead, it is a species of siphonophore. Siphonophores are comprised of a colony...

While it is true that most lions live in Africa, not all of them do. In fact, one small population of lions exists outside of Africa —...

Emperor Tamarins are small monkeys native to the southwest Amazon Basin. They are omnivorous. While they primarily eat fruit, they also...

Male American Bison can reach a height of 6.5 ft fall at the hump and often grow 9 – 12.5 ft. in length. Females are typically smaller...

Ethiopian Wolves are the smallest wolves in the world. They typically measure 2.7 – 3.3 feet long, with males being larger than females....

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...