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Animal Facts

10 Facts About American Alligators

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American alligators, or Alligator mississippiensis, are wild animals living in the southeastern United States.

Julie Cappiello

8 Mind-Blowing Bat Facts

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Although our paths may not cross frequently, bats have a trove of impressive qualities to know about.

Meganne Natale

Bodacious Beardies: 5 Fascinating Facts About Bearded Dragons

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With their spiky “armor” and forked tongues, bearded dragons are undeniably cool animals. Check out five fascinating facts about these “mini dragons” and one way you can protect them.

Liz Cabrera Holtz

5 Cool Facts About Bears

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Bears are iconic animals who have captured the attention (and hearts) of many over the years. Here are five bear facts you may not have known!

Julie Cappiello

Betta Fish: 10 Facts About Siamese Fighting Fish

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Betta fish are sold across the United States in major retail chains. Here’s what you need to know about Siamese fighting fish.

Julie Cappiello

Black Cats: 6 Interesting Facts

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Let us tell you the *tail* of the most misunderstood cats in history!

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9 Fascinating Facts About Butterflies

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Discover nine facts about our fluttering friends.

Meganne Natale

11 Facts About Chickens

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Chickens are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet, yet they’re also some of the most loveable animals. These facts about chickens will prove it.

Julie Cappiello

8 Fun Facts About Cows

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Cows: You know them, you love them. But what makes a cow a cow? Read these 8 cow facts to learn more about these sensitive, sweet animals.

Hannah Goldstein

10 Facts About Dogs

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How much do you know about our canine companions?

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4 Facts About Dolphins That Will Blow Your Mind

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Dolphins have always captured the imagination of humans, but oddly enough, there are many things you probably didn't know about these beautiful creatures!

Julie Cappiello

7 Facts About Elephants and Why They Don’t Belong in Captivity

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The world’s biggest land mammals, elephants are known to wander the world in Asia and Africa. These seven facts about elephants will help you learn more about these iconic animals.

Julie Cappiello

5 Reasons We’re Enthusiastic About Elephants

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Seriously. What’s not to love about elephants?

Meganne Natale

7 Facts About Hermit Crabs You Might Not Know

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Hermit crabs may seem like “starter pets,” but they’re incredibly complex animals who deserve to live in the wild.

Julie Cappiello

10 Interesting Facts to Know About Hippos

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Uncover amazing hippo facts! Explore their behavior, habitat, diet, and unique traits and learn something new about hippos.

McKenzie Mak

11 Kangaroo Facts That Will Amaze You

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Kangaroos are Australia’s most famous animals, even gracing the country’s coat of arms.

Julie Cappiello

6 Wild Facts About Lizards

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With more than 5,000 species of lizards in the world, there’s no shortage of amazing facts about these dynamic animals.

Liz Cabrera Holtz

10 Fun Facts About Manatees: Learn About These Gentle Giants

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Discover 10 fun facts about manatees that will surprise and delight you. Learn more about these gentle giants and their unique behaviors.

Meganne Natale

Monkey Marvels: 5 Mind-Blowing Facts About Monkeys

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Monkeys are the largest group of nonhuman primates in the world and include a diverse range of species. Read on to learn five wild facts about monkeys, as well as one simple action you can take to protect them.

Liz Cabrera Holtz

9 Facts About Octopuses That Will Make You Love Them

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Octopuses, or octopi, are incredible creatures that live in the world’s oceans. These facts will help you understand them better.

Julie Cappiello

12 Facts About Opossums: Truly Misunderstood Wild Animals

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Opossums are some of the most misunderstood animals in the United States, but these animals are unbelievably important to our ecosystems.

Julie Cappiello

8 Facts About Orangutans

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Learn about one of the largest primate species and how to help them this International Orangutan Day.

Hannah Goldstein

5 Otter Facts You Might Not Know

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In honor of World Otter Day, read 5 otter facts you might not know and learn how to help ensure their protection.

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7 Facts About Pandas

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In honor of National Panda Day, we’re sharing these 7 facts about pandas to help you learn more about the habits and habitat of this beloved bear.

World Animal Protection US

5 Interesting Facts About Pangolins

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Celebrate World Pangolin Day with us by learning about this amazing animal.

World Animal Protection US

Spotlight on Panthers: 5 Incredible Facts You Might Not Know

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Whether you’re a big cat lover or just looking to learn more, there’s no denying the allure of panthers.

McKenzie Mak

10 Facts About Penguins

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Did you know that penguins primarily live in the Southern Hemisphere? Read on to learn more about these feathered friends.

Hannah Goldstein

10 Facts About Pigs

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There are a lot of misconceptions about pigs, but these ten facts about pigs will help you see them differently.

Julie Cappiello

7 Facts About Polar Bears

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Did you know that polar bears are the largest land carnivores in the world?

Hannah Goldstein

7 Facts to Make You Fall in Love with Red Pandas

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Red pandas may not be the first animal you think of when you hear ‘panda,’ but we think they’re just as remarkable as their black and white namesakes.

Meganne Natale

5 Fun Facts About Seals

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Get to know the “dogs of the sea!”

Nicole Barrantes

9 Shocking Shark Facts

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Did you know sharks don't have any bones?

Meganne Natale

10 Facts About Sloths

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Keep scrolling for 10 facts about one of nature’s slowest, sleepiest animals.

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9 Cool Facts About Snakes

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Happy World Snake Day! Why do snakes deserve a day of celebration? These beautiful animals are unfortunately still very misunderstood by many people. So today we bring you 9 reasons why we think snakes are amazing animals who deserve our protection.

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11 Facts About Tigers

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Read on for 11 facts about tigers in the wild and in captivity, and discover how you can help end captive tiger abuse.

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10 Facts About Turkeys You Probably Didn’t Know

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Turkeys are fascinating animals who deserve our protection.

Nicole Barrantes

5 Fascinating Facts About Zebras

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We’re not horsing around with these five fun facts about zebras!

McKenzie Mak

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