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This Newly Discovered Tiny New Shrew Weighs as Much as a Sugar Cube
A mammal that weighs about as much as a sugar cube sounds like a myth, right? Well, it might’ve been…
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How Odesa Zoo Is Saving Birds After a Rare Sunflower Oil Spill
The Black Sea recently experienced an oil spill event, one that has rescuers in nearby Odesa racing to save multiple…
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The ‘Asian Unicorn’ Hasn’t Been Seen Since 2013: Is the Saola Hiding or Gone Forever?
The saola is a real and documented animal, but it remains a mystery to most experts and researchers. A forest-dwelling…
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Think Twice Before Feeding Winter Deer: 4 Hidden Dangers Most People Ignore
When deer start showing up in backyards, it’s easy to feel like you should help them, particularly in winter. Even…
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In San Diego Gorillas Show Their Chests To Find Heart Disease
Research shows that heart disease is a long-recognized and persistent medical challenge for gorillas living in zoos, especially adult males.…
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Wildlife Experts: Why You Should Reconsider Feeding Birds Year-Round
Bird feeders can be a genuine help for songbirds, especially during cold snaps and snow cover when their natural food…
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Why the 2026 Puppy Bowl Might Be the Most Heartwarming Yet
The Puppy Bowl is coming, and it’s more exciting than ever. Made for people who like sports but perhaps don’t…
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The Evolution of Pill Bugs’ Rolling Defense—and When It Doesn’t Work
When pill bugs roll into a tiny ball, the act looks far simpler than it actually is. Known as conglobation,…
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One Pool, One Species: How the Devils Hole Pupfish Became Earth’s Most Local Animal
When endangered species reach low numbers, their survival can depend on whether or not they have new habitats to live…
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From Science to Status Symbols: Why Antique Insect Collections Can Sell for $20,000
Antique insect collections became exceedingly popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. They were often built as working reference libraries,…
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Can New Species Discoveries Outpace Extinction?
While the average person may believe we’re losing species faster than we can discover new ones, that may not be…
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Why Wolverines Might Be Making a Comeback in Colorado
Colorado is planning a return of the North American wolverine to the state’s highest, snowiest mountains. Through a recently released…
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When Cows Graze Too Much: Deadly Diseases Caused By Overeating
Cows are literally designed to eat for hours, which can actually get them in trouble. The rumen, or a cow’s…
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The Evolutionary Maze: How Female Ducks Use “Reverse-Spiral” Anatomy to Choose Their Mates
Believe it or not, but ducks have a reputation for the unexpected: bizarre and intricate mating anatomy. According to scientific…
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Why Do Honey Bees Disappear When the Sun Goes Down?
Contrary to the behavior of certain other insects, bees don’t actually fly once it’s dark, according to this trending Instagram…
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The Last of Its Kind: Why the Death of a Single Female Just Put This Giant Turtle on the Brink
Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still possible for…
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Why Counting Birds Beats Hunting: The Christmas Bird Count’s Surprising Origin
Every winter, the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count turns birding into a regional event, with the entirety of the…
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Can The Vaquita Recover from Single Digits? What Conservation Science Says
Whenever an animal species drops into the single digits, every risk to them matters. While not necessarily a common occurrence,…
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30% Reduced Glide Efficiency: How Turbine Wakes Negatively Affect Soaring Birds
Wind turbines may seem innocuous enough, but they have the potential to reshape the air birds fly through. In a…
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Slithering Threat: Asian Swamp Eels Spread in U.S. Waterways, Alarm Wildlife Experts
The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing, mud-loving predator spreading throughout the United States. These slithering threats are hard to…
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Controversy in the Sunshine State: Inside Florida’s Black Bear Hunt Backlash
Florida’s first state-sanctioned black bear hunt in a decade finished on December 28th, 2025. Arguments and backlash about this hunt…
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Did Half a Million Cats Really Serve in World War I?
A claim has recently surfaced stating that around 500,000 cats were sent to the trenches of WWI. In our archival…
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When Bison Become ‘Big Game’: The Survival Stakes Behind Colorado’s Controversial Draw
Once hunted to near-extinction and brought back from the brink, bison are protected as wildlife in some parts of the…
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Why You Can Hunt Unlimited Rabbits in One State—and Almost None in Another
Rabbit hunting season regulations vary greatly by state and local wildlife management organizations. Daily bag limits change each year and…
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This Frozen Mammoth Changed What Scientists Thought About Ancient RNA
Ancient DNA has been pulled from a permafrost-preserved woolly mammoth found in Siberia, and scientists are thrilled. They recovered and…
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AI Collars and Cameras Could Catch Pet Health Crises Before You Do
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES for short) is the place to be right now if you’re in tech, and…
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Why This Owl’s Rescue Defied Every Rule of Construction—and Animal Rehab
In Utah, construction workers heard something strange in the middle of a normal day, a screeching sound they couldn’t blame…
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Frozen Genes or Final Days? Inside the Race to Rebuild a Species
An Instagram post about the last two northern white rhinos references a scenario conservationists have warned us about for decades.…
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What It Really Takes for a K-9 to Ignore a Cat—and Everything Else
Watching a cat stroll past a line of unmoving police dogs in this viral Instagram reel can’t help but make…
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How a 30-Minute Therapy Dog Visit Can Transform a Child’s Hospital Stay
In this heartwarming Instagram reel featuring a therapy dog hospital visit, a child’s whole face and being changes. This video…
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How Holistic Veterinary Care Helped Save My Dog’s Life
In June of 2022, I rushed my 3-year-old chihuahua mix to my local emergency vet at 4 a.m. I had…
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Bad Breath Signals a Hidden Battle: When Your Dog’s Mouth Turns Against Them
Although it may not be anyone’s favorite activity, ensuring that your dog receives proper dental care is a must. In…
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Why Anti-Vaxxers are Also Skeptical of Pet Vaccines
Vaccine skepticism and distrust is extending beyond humans and into animal care. In the past few years, veterinarians and veterinary…
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Think Rescued Foxes Go Free? Sadie and Seth’s Story Shatters the Myth
Meet Sadie and Seth, two foxes born into unfortunate circumstances that were rescued by ZooTampa. As part of a fur…
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When Dogs Flip Belly-Up, What Are They Really Risking?
A dog’s sleeping posture is one of the easiest ways to gauge how safe a dog feels, no matter how…
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England’s Lobster Law: What Makes Crustaceans More Protected Than Chickens?
England is proposing a unique, new animal welfare plan that protects one animal in particular: the humble lobster. The proposal…
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Think Wildlife Crossings Are Just for Deer? Colorado’s $15M Overpass Shatters the Myth
Colorado’s newest wildlife crossing is an overpass, one built so animals can walk over one of the state’s busiest highways…
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Africa’s Giants Are Losing Power: What’s Draining the Wild’s Energy?
Africa and wildlife are often thought of as going hand in hand. Some of the most unique and captivating wild…
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Why ‘Largest’ Means Something Different in Indiana—And Hunters Can’t Agree
What is deer hunting in Indiana like, and has it ever produced some impressive bucks? Although Indiana has plenty of…
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How Midwest Deer Hunting Seasons Change When You Cross State Lines
The Midwest has a unique setup for its deer hunting season, and there are good reasons for this. In this…
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Why Drunk Bees Aren’t Allowed Back in the Hive Until They Sober Up
Are drunk bees a thing? According to this Instagram post, it’s actually possible for bees to be bounced at the…
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What Happens After an Animal Leaves the Endangered Species List?
When a species comes off the Endangered Species Act list, is that the end of the story? No. While a…
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Nature’s Tiny Scrubbers: The Invisible Reason Your Favorite Lake Stays Crystal Clear
When a lake looks clear, there’s a reason for that, one you may not realize, given just how microscopic the…
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The Biggest Animal Rights Wins of the Past Year
If you’ve followed animal advocacy long enough, the past year stands apart from many prior years in terms of what’s…
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How to Keep Chickens Safe and Healthy During Freezing Winter Weather
Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While…
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When Saving a Species Doesn’t Work: Conservation Programs That Failed
Conservation programs do incredible work and have done so for decades. Many animal and habitat conservation efforts, both large and…
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Is Hunting Ethical? How Wildlife Biologists Answer This Question
Ask ten different people whether they think hunting is an ethical activity and you’ll likely get ten different answers. Wildlife…
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The Pecking Order: How Chickens Decide Who’s Boss
If you don’t have your own backyard flock, you may not believe that the chicken pecking order is real, let…
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Check Out This $1 Million Dog
If you’ve ever wondered where a dog could possibly cost a million dollars, you have yet to see this Instagram…
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Why Bag Limits Aren’t Just Suggestions—And What Happens If You Cross the Line
Non-hunters tend to imagine legal hunting in a very different light compared to those familiar with this sport. If you’re…