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

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

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.

A keystone species, bees are responsible for sustaining ecosystems and billions of dollars in agricultural crops each year.

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

From butterflies to beetles, moths to mosquitoes, insects are a diverse bunch—and they’re crucial to keeping ecosystems healthy.

Monkeys are agile, intelligent primates—some of the closest animal relatives to humans.

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