Mammals

Most marsupials live in Australia, but one—the opossum—lives right here in North America. Opossums are about the size of a big

When you think of marsupials, you probably think of

In cartoons, the Tasmanian devil tears through forests destroying everything in its path. In real life, though, these animals are small and slow moving. They only weigh...

Small, fluffy and cute, gerbils seem like good pets. They do make fine friends for older kids, but they’re not the best pets for young kids. Gerbils are fragile. If a young child squeezes or drops one, the gerbil could be hurt. They’re usually gentle, but they bite if they’re...

Hamsters are smaller than guinea pigs but bigger than mice. They are very cute, and seem like good pets. There are a few things you should know before getting a hamster....

You probably won’t find voles in your house, but these mouse-like creatures might be as near as your backyard. Voles look like mice, but they are stouter and have shorter...

When you think of rodents, you probably think of small animals like mice that your mom doesn’t want in the house. But there are over 1,500 types of rodents, including...

Shrews look a little bit like rats, but don’t be fooled. These small

Gardeners usually don’t like moles very much because they dig holes and tunnels in the yard, but you have to admit, moles are kind of cute! These little animals are about the size of a chipmunk. They’re usually brownish gray to black and they live in

Of all the wild animals in the United...

Wolverines aren’t related to wolves, although they look a bit like small

Few animals are as scary as a hooded cobra, but mongooses aren’t afraid of them. Cobras are so poisonous that one bite can kill

Even if you’ve never seen a skunk, you’ve probably smelled its scent. Skunks live throughout the United States in woodland areas, near farms and even in