Black bears represent the tenacity and perseverance of West Virginians, and was adopted as the official state animal in 1973.

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Several massive great white sharks have been spotted off Florida's coast. This post shows you the largest great white shark ...

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Discover how the diving bell spider constructs a silk platform underwater and uses it to trap air and make a diving bell.

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Off the coast of the UK, fishermen and marine biologists are witnessing something not seen in generations. Sightings of the ...

When mice sneak into beehives for warmth and honey, bees fight back. Worker bees will swarm, kill, and mummify the intruder.

From George Washington’s kennels to modern hunts, explore why Virginia chose the American Foxhound as its official state dog.