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The aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is not related to aardvarks or wolves — it’s the smallest member of the hyena family. They have long, pointed ears, slender skulls, and long necks. Like all members of Hyaenidae, the have front legs longer than their hind legs, giving them a. . . Read More

The olm (Proteus anguinas) is an amphibian most notable for its unusual appearance and adaptations to life in complete darkness. It’s the only European vertebrate that lives solely underground. Olms are found in subterranean caves in central Europe, where they are rarely. . . Read More

Note: I used to write Creature Features as part of my Wired Zoologic blog. Since they were so popular – and I so enjoyed writing them – I thought I would continue them here. The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a lemur, and like other lemurs, found only on. . . Read More

The American alligator is North America’s largest reptile. They are surprisingly vocal and touchingly maternal. Learn more about these giants in my latest Zoologic post, Read More

Snot otter, devil dog, Allegheny alligator – by any other name, the hellbender salamander is just as weird. In this month’s Creature Feature, I take a look at these giant, reclusive amphibians. Read the whole story here: Read More