Trish Khan, the Milwaukee County Zoo's curator of primates and small mammals, has worked at the zoo for more than 30 years, and in that time, methods for naming animals have changed. "It used to be a ...

Animal names for boys are having a moment, but what about animal names for girls?  Though not as popular, there are two ...

Many scientific names acknowledge some distinctive aspect of a plant or animal. For example, the scientific name for the Alabama waterdog, an aquatic, flat-tailed salamander native to the Black ...

Q. I notice you sometimes include scientific names of animals in your columns. One time you identified a timber rattlesnake; another time, two turtles (an Alabama redbelly turtle and a stinkpot).

Discover unique animals that start with Y, from the massive Yak to the rare Yeti Crab. Explore this list of names and fascinating facts about these creatures.

We’re in the midst of birthing season for many farm animals. As I grew up on our home farm it seemed like some of our farm animals tended to pick the worst winter weather to go into labor, and we’ve ...

The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures, and even a single letter can reveal a surprising variety of wildlife. The letter F introduces us to animals that are fast, fierce, gentle, and ...

The animal kingdom is filled with extraordinary species, each with features that make them stand out from the rest. Among them, many fascinating creatures begin with the letter P, showcasing unique ...