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Discover the world of mammals — warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young with milk, spanning from the tiniest shrews and bats to elephants, whales, and primates, across every habitat on Earth.
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New Mexico is home to thousands of black bears, and every spring, they begin emerging from their dens — hungry, active, and on the move.
Mississippi may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but black bears are very much a part of the state’s wild landscape — and their activity patterns may surprise you.
Montana is one of the last places in the lower 48 states where grizzly bears and black bears still roam freely across millions of acres of wild terrain.
Missouri’s black bears are quietly making a remarkable comeback — and each spring, they emerge from their winter dens hungry, alert, and ready to roam.
Nevada may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but black bears are a very real presence in the western part of the state — and their springtime emergence affects hikers, residents, and campers across the region every year.
New Hampshire is home to a thriving black bear population, and every spring, thousands of these animals wake from their winter sleep and begin moving across the landscape in search of food.
California’s coastline stretches over 800 miles, offering some of the most spectacular dolphin-watching opportunities in the United States.
Hawaii’s warm coastal waters are home to some of the most accessible wild dolphin populations in the United States — and that accessibility has created a serious conservation problem.
Every spring in Michigan, something stirs beneath the forest floor — and it weighs up to 400 pounds.
Every year, thousands of beachgoers, boaters, and tourists encounter wild dolphins along U.S.
New Jersey may be the most densely populated state in the country, but it is also home to one of the most robust black bear populations on the East Coast.
Have you ever felt your heart race at the sight of an otter — not from delight, but from genuine dread? For most people, otters are charming, playful creatures.
Wyoming is one of the few places in the lower 48 states where you can encounter both grizzly bears and black bears in the wild — and spring is when that reality becomes most relevant for anyone heading outdoors.
Wisconsin is home to roughly 24,000 black bears — and every spring, all of them wake up hungry.
West Virginia is home to one of the most thriving black bear populations on the East Coast, and every spring, these powerful animals wake from their winter dens and begin moving through forests, neighborhoods, and trails across the Mountain State.
Minnesota winters are long and brutal — and black bears have adapted to sleep right through them.
Every spring in Idaho, something stirs beneath the snow-covered hillsides and forested slopes — black bears and grizzlies are waking up, hungry, disoriented, and ready to reclaim their territory.
Black bears are quietly making a comeback in Kentucky, and each spring their return from winter dens draws attention from hikers, homeowners, and wildlife watchers alike.
Every late winter, something stirs beneath California’s mountains and forests.
Every spring, something stirs in the forests of Arkansas.
