What is a bear? Bears are large, powerful mammals of the family, Ursidae.  Common characteristics include large bodies with stocky legs,...

What is a mammoth? Mammoths are large mammals of the elephant kind that are commonly equipped with long, curved tusks.  This group of...

What is a moose? Moose (“elk” in Britain or “Eurasian elk” in Europe) are the largest members of the deer family, distinguished by the...

What are bison? Bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are of the “bovine” family, or cattle.  Both the word “bison” and “buffalo” are similar...

What is a pterosaur? Pterosaurs (pronounced “TARE-uh-sores,” from the Greek meaning “winged lizard”) are flying reptiles of the order...

During a trip to Yellowstone National Park (2002), we saw petrified trees (left).  One may ask, “How can trees turn to stone?”  Does it...

Could it be that a reclusive North American great ape (commonly called "bigfoot") exists today?  To be clear, our goal in life is not to...