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 ...

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

Chickens are intelligent birds with a complex social hierarchy.

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

Cows are social, complex animals.

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

Guinea pigs are gentle, curious pets.

Hamsters are desert-dwelling rodents who have become popular pets.

Mice and rats are curious, social animals who can make excellent pets.

Pigs are gentle creatures with surprising intelligence.

These shy, gentle animals share our neighborhoods—and sometimes our homes.

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.

Wild turkeys can live up to 12 years.

Because beauty should be kind.

By reducing the suffering of animals raised for meat, eggs and dairy.