The only mammals who can both flap their wings and fly, bats play a key role in pollinating our crops and controlling insect populations in our neighborhoods.

Once driven to the brink of extinction by the fur trade, beavers are finally making a comeback.

From the soaring eagles we watch from afar to the pet parakeets and canaries chirping in our homes ...

Bulls are strong, muscular, mature male cows.

A symbol of beauty transformed from humble beginnings, butterflies are one of the few insects who garner near universal appreciation.

Undeniably adorable, chipmunks play a vital role in healthy ecosystems.

Dolphins are highly intelligent and social marine mammals.

With their distinctive honks and propensity to graze on roadside grass, Canada geese are among the most ubiquitous of our wild neighbors.

Large-eyed, long-tailed lemurs are complex primates who belong exclusively in Madagascar.

These furry masked bandits probably hang out in your neighborhood—they’re amazing survivors and can thrive in all sorts of habitats.

Misunderstood skunks are gentle, near-sighted animals with one infamous—and pungent—defense mechanism.

Solitary creatures who prefer to be left alone, snakes have a bad reputation that doesn’t match their behavior.

Around the world, tree squirrels are among the most prolific—and fun to watch—backyard wildlife species.

To keep wild animals where they belong—in the wild—and out of zoos and circuses.

To encourage peaceful coexistence with wild animals.