Latest about Land Mammals
How the mystery origins of hairy little Yakutian horses were uncovered in Siberia's 'gateway to the underworld'
In 2018, a perfectly-preserved foal was pulled from the permafrost in Siberia. It's discovery, along with another horse from the Batagay crater, paved the way for scientists to solve the mystery of how Yakutian horses came to roam the landscape.
Heartbreaking image shows a sloth clinging to a barbed wire fence because it was the closest thing resembling a tree
French photographer Emmanuel Tardy's image of a sloth clinging to a post in Costa Rica is one of the images from the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
Pallas's cat: One of the world's oldest felines that stands on its bushy tail to keep its paws warm
Pallas's cat is a small wild cat native to Central Asia with short legs and dense fur, making it look bigger than it really is — but the yelps it makes in stressful situations betray its size.
Earth's early primates evolved in the cold — not the tropics
Fossil spore and pollen data reveal our early ancestors evolved in cold, dry environments, with some even colonizing Arctic regions.
What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
Llamas are closely related to alpacas, so how can you tell these South American camelids apart?
Best bat detectors in 2025 — Hear bats and their echolocation
Connect with nature, even after the sun sets, with one of these best bat detectors and listen to the clicking of their echolocation at twilight
Texas puma genes rescue Florida panthers from extinction — for now
The low number of remaining Florida panthers has led to severe inbreeding. But now, genes from Texas pumas are helping to save them from extinction.
Why do cats and dogs eat grass?
There are many theories for why cats and dogs eat grass, and some could be "old wives' tales."
