Animal Lovers

If you're an animal lover, we feature all types of animals on Knowitall. 

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<div>All About Bats</div>
All About Bats

October is Bat Appreciation Month. April 17 is International Bat Appreciation Day.

<div>Cat Lovers</div>
Cat Lovers

This collection includes cats found in stories, cats found in different languages, cats found in poetry, and cats found in zoos - and then there's own own Smart Cat!

<div>Dog Lovers</div>
Dog Lovers
<div>National Farm Animals Day</div>
National Farm Animals Day

This is a holiday that promotes the health and welfare of the livestock population in the United States

<div>National Zoo and Aquarium Month</div>
National Zoo and Aquarium Month

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month. It’s a great time to show your support for your favorite aquarium or zoo…or both!

<div>World Migratory Bird Day</div>
World Migratory Bird Day

This day is celebrated the second Saturday in May in Canada and the U.S. (May 8, 2021), and the second Saturday in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (October 9, 2021). It was created in...

<div>World Turtle Day</div>
World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day® is May 23rd each year and is celebrated throughout the world. It was started in 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue.

Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South Table Rock | Wild Wild South

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Table Rock | Wild Wild South
South Carolina’s slice of the Great Smoky mountains has some of the most vibrant wildlife - and incredible foliage! Join Hyatt as she chases the sunset to catch the best view from one of the state’s...
Bobcats Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Bobcats Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Explore the secretive world of bobcats on Kiawah Island, where these elusive predators play an important role in the ecosystem. Scientists study their population each year to better understand them...
Antlion | What's Wild!

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Antlion | What's Wild!
Beneath South Carolina’s sandy soils lives a creature that’s both strange and familiar. Known as the antlion—or “doodlebug” across the South—this insect spends its early life hidden beneath the sand...
Bartram's Bass | What's Wild!

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Bartram's Bass | What's Wild!
Recently recognized as its own species, Bartram’s Bass tells a story of discovery, persistence, and conservation within the Savannah River system. Join the South Carolina Department of Natural...
American Alligator | What's Wild!

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American Alligator | What's Wild!
For more than four decades, researchers at South Carolina’s Yawkey Wildlife Center have studied one of the state’s most impressive and misunderstood predators — the American alligator. From tracking...
Antlion | What's Wild! Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild!

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Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild!
Deep in the rugged mountains of South Carolina, the timber rattlesnake slithers in silence — both majestic and misunderstood. In this episode, see how trained biologists from SCDNR trek into remote...
Loggerhead Sea Turtle | What's Wild!

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle | What's Wild!
South Carolina’s coastline sets the stage for one of nature’s most enduring journeys—the nesting of the loggerhead sea turtle. From fragile barrier islands to bustling beaches, these ancient mariners...
Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South

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Pinckney Island | Wild Wild South
Home to over 250 species, this is one of Hyatt’s favorite birding spots in the south! In the final installment, she’ll be taking y'all on an expedition through the boot stickin’ swamp to track down...
Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Gopher Frogs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Explore South Carolina’s rich Coastal Plain — home to swamps, forests, and the rare Gopher Frog. These unique amphibians are in danger, but scientists are working hard to save them. Think you know...
Barrier Islands | Wild Wild South

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Barrier Islands | Wild Wild South
In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier islands in protecting the marsh. Hyatt highlights the raw power of the weather and the ocean and the...
Maritime Forest | Wild Wild South

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Maritime Forest | Wild Wild South
The Lowcountry is full of diverse habitats, not just marshes! So today, Hyatt is going into the maritime forest on Hilton Head Island, fixin’ to find some of the amazing creatures that live here. From...
Marshes and Beaches | Wild Wild South

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Marshes and Beaches | Wild Wild South
Join host Hyatt Mamoun on an adventure through South Carolina's Lowcountry in the first episode of Wild Wild South: Lowcountry! In this episode, we'll explore our incredibly biodiverse marshes and...
Jon Gillespie, Bat Box Maker | Original SC

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Jon Gillespie, Bat Box Maker | Original SC
Meet a local outdoor shop owner who combines his love for nature with a fascinating hobby—creating bat boxes! With a passion for wildlife conservation, he crafts these boxes to provide safe habitats...
Antlion | What's Wild! Freshwater Fish | What's Wild

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Freshwater Fish | What's Wild
Dive into the diverse world of freshwater fish in South Carolina in this episode of What’s Wild, exploring the vital habitats of rivers, streams, and watersheds. Discover the unique and remarkable...
Antlion | What's Wild! Green Anole | What's Wild

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Green Anole | What's Wild
Throughout the southeastern United States, including South Carolina, people frequently encounter a small yet captivating creature: the Green Anole. Whether darting across garden fences, sunbathing on...
Antlion | What's Wild! Caddisflies | What's Wild

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Caddisflies | What's Wild
Discover the unique larvae stage of this aquatic insect in this episode of What’s Wild and find out how these underwater architects craft exquisite cases from materials in their environment. Dive into...
Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild

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Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild
In the serene, verdant corners of South Carolina’s wetlands, a microcosm of life unfolds. Here, numerous amphibian species rely on the abundance of moist conditions and rich vegetation including a...
Antlion | What's Wild! Carolina Heelsplitter | What's Wild

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Carolina Heelsplitter | What's Wild
South Carolina's freshwater ecosystems are a lifeline for countless species, providing clean water, habitat, and a delicate balance essential for biodiversity. In these serene waters, the Carolina...
Antlion | What's Wild! Gopher Frogs | What's Wild

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Gopher Frogs | What's Wild
The Coastal Plain of South Carolina is an ecologically rich landscape stretching from the inland sandhills to the coastal marshes along the Atlantic Ocean. This vast expanse, characterized by its flat...
Antlion | What's Wild! Bobcats | What's Wild

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Bobcats | What's Wild
Did you know Bobcats can be found on Kiawah Island? Every year Wildlife Management of the Town of Kiawah Island conducts research on their local bobcat population by catching them with live animal...
Ancient Egyptian Mummified Cat Case | Curiosity Trek!

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Ancient Egyptian Mummified Cat Case | Curiosity Trek!
Join Andrew as he takes viewers to look at a peculiar item in the Dr. Gabriel Manigault Collection at the Charleston Museum: a bronze cat case from the Ptolemaic period which once contained a...
Eremotherium Giant Ground Sloth | Curiosity Trek!

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Eremotherium Giant Ground Sloth | Curiosity Trek!
Millions of years ago, massive prehistoric creatures roamed the earth. Host Andrew travels down to the Charleston Museum to see the remains of one animal which was native to the southeast – the...