Category: Animals

This category is dedicated to animal related topics

Snowy Playtime for the Sea Otters at Shedd Aquarium!

Snow in Chicago means wintery enrichment for the sea otters that call Shedd Aquarium home! Watch sea otters Kiana, Luna, Yaku, Cooper and Watson play in the snow. Providing different enrichment items is a regular part of sea otter care at Shedd, and this seasonal item provides the otters with variety and new items to explore, taste and feel to change up their day.

Interesting Facts About Falcons and Caracaras

Let’s dive deep into the world of falcons and caracaras with these interesting facts.

Witten by: Niki Giovanis

What are Falcons and Caracaras?

Falcons and caracaras are two types of birds that belong to the same order, called Falconiformes. Both falcons and caracaras are classified as being birds of prey. If you remember from our previous article about eagles, which are also classified as birds of prey, you will remember that these types of birds are also commonly referred to as raptors. In other words, birds of prey, including falcons and caracaras, hunt and feed on vertebrates, which are … Continue