Silhouette of a wolf howling at a full moon in a twilight wilderness setting.

Howling For The Wolf Moon: Five Wolf Facts

Five Wolf Facts and Over 30 Seconds of Howls In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend.  In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. The wolf is viewed as a leader of animals that influences how those animals …

The Mexican or Brazilian free-tailed bat, can reach speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) and can fly at an altitude of 10,800 ft (3,300 m) 

Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Bat wings are essentially modified hands with a thin membrane. The membrane stretches between the fingers and extends down the sides of the body and legs. It is made of skin and other connective tissues. A native to Florida, the Mexican or Brazilian free-tailed bat, can …

Seven Facts About Bats

Vampire Bats Do Exist Most bats eat insects or fruit. However, there are three species of bats, known as vampire bats, that feed on blood from livestock. Bats are pollinators of the agave plant, which is used to make tequila Bats play a critical role in pollination and seed dispersal for a lot of fruits …

Eight Random Facts About Birds

Many Native American tribes associate the cardinal with the spiritual and natural worlds Many Native American tribes associate the cardinal with the spiritual and natural worlds—such as being the daughter of the Sun or that they serve as matchmakers for lovers. Cardinals are believed to be messengers between the spiritual and natural worlds—often connecting us …