One of the most frequently encountered lizards in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts is the desert iguana. These critters reside in ranges of creosote bushes which consists primarily of
One of the biggest animal myths I know of is the myth that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spider in the world. Well, there are 2 things wrong with that statement: The first being
The American kestrel is the smallest falcon species in North America and the 2nd smallest falcon in the world. They can be found from Alaska all the way down to South America and
The silverfish. You’ve seen them crawling up your wall, cozying up in that stack of old newspapers or cardboard boxes, and maybe in your bathroom. Ancestors of these nuisance insects are
The little brown bat can be found in the U.S. and Canada, from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. There have also been documented instances in the forested areas of Mexico, at
The rough-skinned newt is found in coniferous forests, grasslands, woodlands, and areas near ponds, lakes, and rivers. These newts are often kept as pets and are frequently found in
The sidewinder is a venomous pit viper that is found in arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and even into northwestern Mexico. They live in desert regions of Arizona, California
The northern goshawk is a rare sight to see. There are 10 known subspecies of northern goshawk that are located in temperate areas of North America, Europe, and Asia. Northern goshawks
So named for their dominant front legs which fold in such a way to suggest prayer, it’s the praying mantis. These ferocious predators are as beneficial as they are just downright cool
Few critters have tugged the heart strings quite like the sea otter. They float on the surface of the cold ocean water, feet pointing towards the sky, holding hands and juggling rocks
