We live in a time and culture dominated by technology and innovation and many of us have become a bit disconnected from the natural world. Recent advances give people a feeling of independence from ...

While bats are often associated with darkness, vampires, death and witchcraft, some bats are incredibly important to the ecosystem. Not only does their dung, known as guano, provide nutrients for ...

This big cat is a powerful, majestic creature. Tigers are one of the deadliest felines in the world and have inhabited the planet for more than 2 million years. Unfortunately, Panthera tigris tigris ...

Greek god animals served as sacred symbols and divine messengers in ancient mythology, representing the qualities and powers of the Olympian deities they served. These sacred animals weren’t randomly ...

Do animals possess a deeper bond with God? It is an interesting question because they seem to lead rather uncomplicated lives ...

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...

Spiritual medium Erika Gabriel shares the five spirit animal meanings that show up most commonly when she's giving readings to clients. First came the turkeys. One day last fall, I walked out of my ...

The San associated elands with rain, and the power to influence game during a hunt. Henk Bogaard/Shutterstock Animals have long played an important symbolic role in human societies. They feature ...