Lizards are part of the reptile group, which means they are cold-blooded, lay eggs, and have scaly skin instead of fur or hair. Scientists sometimes dispute the exact number of families or types of l…
Lynx is the name given to any of four species within the Lynx genus of medium-sized, wild cats. The name originated in Middle English, from the Greek for "light" and "brightness," because of the lynx'…
The Swahili word "safari" means "journey," and was originally used to mean any type of journey or travel from one place to another. These days, this word specifically refers to a trip taken into the A…
Members of the horse family, zebras are known for their boldly patterned black and white striped coats. Each stripe pattern, like a human fingerprint, is completely unique to each individual zebra. Ze…
The next up in our series of "big cat" features, we focus on one of the most well-loved predators in North America: the Mountain Lion. Also known as the cougar, puma, panther, and catamount, this big…
In many traditional cultures, the bear symbol represents a good omen, power, authority, and brotherhood. In modern times, though we don't see them as often as our ancestors might have, bears a…
This year, on World Environment Day, we celebrate the Earth's gifts and take action to preserve and protect our environment. From planting trees to recycling, there are a ton of ways you can he…
Every year on June 12th we celebrate Red Rose Day. A day set aside to honor and celebrate the beauty of this iconic flower, Red Rose Day gives flower-lovers a chance to consider the ways that th…
Among the popular items in our Wildlife Wonders collection are hand-crafted, nature-inspired needlepoint pillows. While pricier than a screen-printed or typical fabric option, needlepoint…
