Join us for a throwback episode of RadioWild, featuring National Geographic host and explorer Casey Anderson! We discuss large carnivores and predators and the role they play in nature. We also chat about some of Casey’s inspirations that launched him into the wildlife career he has today.
Carnivores need to be strong to take down their prey – and their teeth are sharp so they can slice through flesh, instead of grind down plants. But have you ever wondered which carnivore has the strongest bite?
As summer reaches its end and fall is on its way, many animals will start to get ready to hibernate. Animals of all kinds hibernate or enter into a similar state in order to survive the extreme temperatures that winter brings.1 During hibernation, the animal’s body...
Biodiversity is an integral part of maintaining ecosystem health. Without a variety of species, environments aren’t as resilient and they’re more likely to suffer. Maintaining and boosting biodiversity is a great way to strengthen our environment and its ecosystems....
We have many animals in North America that have antlers. How are these different from horns and what purpose do they serve? Antlers are found on animals that are part of the Cervidae family. This includes animals like deer, moose, and elk.1&2 Meanwhile, horns are...
Are North American wolves endangered? Yes, they are. While gray wolves were delisted in 2020, they were reinstated in February 2022. A court vacated the delisting and put back protections on most gray wolves within the lower 48 states. So gray wolves that are not part...