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20,000 Votes Chose Britain’s Favorite Butterfly — and It Hisses
Britain just crowned a national champion among its 60 native butterfly species, and the winner has a surprising trick up…
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First-Ever Photos Prove America’s Rarest Mini-Canid Isn’t Extinct
A tiny fox endemic to a single Mexican island vanished from scientific records over two decades ago, leaving researchers unsure…
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Desert Royalty: The Endangered Camels and Why Their Survival Matters
When we think about camels, most people probably think of them as the dependable animals carrying people across harsh deserts.…
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The Duck That Slipped Away Without a Sound
When it comes to extinct birds, the ones that come to mind first are those that are famous for being…
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How Shy Octopuses Disappear
Recent footage captured by a diver in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, shows an octopus apparently vanishing into the sea floor.…
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Ghost Cats of Europe: The Controversial Return of Lynx to Landscapes They Ruled for Millennia
June 11 is International Lynx Day, dedicated to raising awareness of lynx conservation. Lynx are some of the most elusive predators…
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Did We Kill the World’s Most Unique Predator?
One of the most unusual animals in the world was the thylacine, which was a marsupial with a dog-shaped body…
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The Noise Pollution Disrupting Beluga Whale Communication
Beluga whales are some of the most distinctive marine mammals, with their white bodies and rounded foreheads. They are also…
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How “Climate Sentinels” Are Mapping the Changing Arctic
Narwhals are some of the most unusual whales in the world due to their long, spiral-shaped tusk. They inhabit the…
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How Donkeys Became Essential to Life on Hydra
In most towns, the sound of traffic is so constant that residents barely notice it anymore. However, on the Greek island…
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The Whale with Only 70 Breeding Females Still Fighting to Survive
There are approximately 90 species of whales, and they live in oceans all around the world. One of the rarest…
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A Newborn Kangaroo Is No Bigger Than a Jellybean
When we think of kangaroos, we think of them hopping around with their cute joey tucked away in their pouch.…
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Kangaroos Have One of the Strangest Reproductive Systems in the Animal World
Kangaroos are the iconic Australian animals that are famous for their ability to carry their young around in a pouch…
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This Rare Viper’s Tail Fools Birds in Seconds
One of the strangest snakes in the world is the spider-tailed horned viper, which has a tail shaped like a…
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30 Hawaiian Bird Species Vanished Before Humans Ever Arrived
Hawaii is known for its beautiful volcanic islands and stunning scenery. Due to its isolated location and rich habitats, it…
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Why Some Snakes “Walk” in a Straight Line Instead of Slithering
Snakes are some of the best-known reptiles, with more than 4,000 species across the world. When we think of snakes,…
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Ghana Makes History by Launching the Country’s First Marine Protected Area
Ghana has recently achieved a historic milestone; the African country has created its first-ever marine protected area, a region of…
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This Overlooked Detail Outside Forests Could Be the Key to Saving Bird Species
Forests are some of the most common places to find birds, and they are typically home to many different species. When…
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“Contender” the 1,600-Pound Great White Shark Was Pinged Off the Outer Banks
Contender, a massive great white shark tracked by OCEARCH, was recently detected off the Outer Banks in North Carolina via…
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Why 1,500 Burros Are Being Removed From This Arizona Area
Donkeys, also known as burros, roam wild across the arid landscapes of the southwestern region of the United States. However, a…
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Why Are Gray Whale Deaths Increasing Along the Pacific Coast?
Every year, along the Pacific Coast of North America, a troubling scene unfolds as the bodies of gray whales wash…
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The Remarkable Comeback Of Rhinos In Uganda’s Wild Landscapes
For the first time in more than four decades, rhinos are set to return to the Kidepo Valley National Park…
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Newly Identified ‘Lucy’s Hunter’ Was a 15-Foot Crocodile Lurking in Ancient Ethiopia
More than three million years ago, in the area that is now Ethiopia, our early human ancestors lived in a…
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Are We Entering the Homogenocene? The Alarming Trend Making Wildlife More ‘Samey’
Wildlife is all around us, yet sometimes we take it for granted. The world’s wildlife is gradually changing, and many…
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Meet the Newly Discovered Strange Dinosaur That Once Ruled Sahara Rivers
Today, the Sahara Desert is one of the harshest environments in the world, with temperatures reaching a record of 136°F. However,…
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New England’s Rare Visitors: Why Blue Whales Are Appearing Off the East Coast
Blue whales are the largest mammals in the world, and they spend much of their lives roaming the deep ocean,…
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Why Desert Foxes Have Huge Ears (and Arctic Foxes Don’t): The Logic of Allen’s Rule
There are twelve species of true foxes in the world, and they live in a wide range of habitats, on…
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This 18-Foot Sail-Backed Dinosaur Once Roamed Dinosaur Island
The Isle of Wight is one of the most famous places in Europe for discovering dinosaur fossils. Known as “Dinosaur…
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How the Great White Shark’s Teeth “Level Up” for Deadlier Hunts
Great white sharks have a reputation for being some of the most ferocious animals in the ocean, owing in part…
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More Than a Pretty Face: The Hidden Engineering of the Red Panda
Red pandas are known for their striking and adorable appearance, but this small mammal is more than just aesthetically pleasing.…
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How the Endangered Red-Nosed Cuxiu ‘Hacks’ the Amazon’s Toughest Fruits
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse yet challenging habitats in the world. It is home to thousands…
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From 3.5-Inch Titans to Toxic Jumpers: A Look at the World’s Biggest Grasshoppers
Often regarded as a lucky symbol, grasshoppers are one of the oldest types of animals in the world, having first…
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Why Are Some Giraffes White? The Rare Genetic Condition Behind Their Unusual Appearance
When we think of giraffes, we instantly think of them being the typical combination of dark orange or brown patches…
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Wildebeest on the Edge: Why One of Africa’s Greatest Migrations Has Collapsed by 90 %
For generations, the movement of animals across Africa on seasonal migrations has been one of the best-known natural phenomena. Each year,…
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Inside the Massive, Synchronized Migration of the World’s Most Loyal Sea Turtles
One of the most remarkable events in the world is the annual mass nesting event on the coast of Odisha,…
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This Texas Cave Has Been Home to Bats for More Than 10,000 Years
Every evening, millions of bats swarm out of a single cave in Texas, making it one of the most stunning…
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Entangled and Isolated: How Dams and Nets Corner Endangered Dolphins
There are around 40 species of dolphins alive today. They are found all over the world and live in both freshwater…
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The Arctic’s Snowy Owl Isn’t the Biggest—Here’s the Giant That Dwarfs It
Owls are some of the best-known birds in the world, famous for their hooting calls and their excellent eyesight. There are…
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Why Lionesses Drive Males to Exhaustion—And What Happens When He Can’t Keep Up
Lions are one of the most recognizable sights on the African savannah, living and hunting in family groups known as…
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Did Megafauna Create These Massive Tunnels?
Across parts of South America, researchers have made an unusual discovery – a vast network of massive underground tunnels carved…
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How Anacondas Persisted While Other Giant Reptiles Went Extinct
Anacondas are some of the largest snakes in the world, reaching impressive sizes which have earned them a fearsome reputation. Millions…
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Animals That Give Birth Standing Up — and Why Lying Down Would Be Dangerous
When it comes to animals giving birth, it’s understandable if we immediately assume that they give birth lying down in…
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Born Ready to Run: Animals Whose Babies Walk Minutes After Birth
When we think about newborn animals, it’s understandable that we might think of babies that are small and helpless, entirely…
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Why Dolphins in Mexico Are Leaving Show Business
It’s estimated that there are around 3,000 to 4,000 whales, dolphins, and porpoises in captivity around the world. The majority…
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How Orb Weaver Spiders Outsmart Predators with Web Decoys
There are more than 50,000 species of spiders in the world, of all different sizes. They live in a wide range…
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The Largest Owl in the World Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Owls are some of the best-known predatory birds, famous for their nocturnal tendencies and their ability to rotate their heads up…
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All the Animals Found in Lassen Volcanic National Park
As its name suggests, volcanoes are the main feature of Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. Lassen Peak, for which…
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Every Animal You’ll See in North Cascades National Park
The North Cascades National Park is located in Washington State and spans more than 500,000 acres, including part of the…
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Pekingese vs Shih Tzu: 4 Key Differences Explained
Pekingese and Shih Tzus are small, adorable dogs that are firm favorites as family pets. They have a similar appearance,…
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Here’s Every Animal Living in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles North Carolina and Tennessee. It spans more than 520,000 acres and includes part of…