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How One City Is Cutting Wildlife Hazards — And Why It Matters
In the past, we did not always know that releasing helium balloons was harmful to the environment. Large-scale balloon releases…
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How the Moose Came to Represent the State of Maine
Other than Alaska, Maine has the highest population of moose in the U.S. These massive members of the deer family,…
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The Secret World of Owling: What It Is and When it Happens
Birders searching for owls to photograph or observe often start at dusk, hoping to find them during their active times…
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Wolf Restoration on Hold: What a Controversial State Decision Means for U.S. Wildlife
Gray wolves were once plentiful in Colorado. As settlers moved west and hunted the gray wolves’ natural prey, such as…
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Meet Rio, the First Giant Panda Ever Born in Indonesia
When giant pandas are first born, they don’t look much like their parents. Instead of the distinct black and white…
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Why Hunting Still Matters for Wildlife Conservation in the U.S.
Unregulated hunting in the 1800s led to the decline of many North American species, in particular bison, passenger pigeons, and…
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How Frogs Can Eat Northern Giant Hornets and Survive
Northern giant hornets, also known as murder hornets, incite fear in many. These venomous hornets can take out an entire…
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Are Daddy Longlegs Venomous?
There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings about this leggy arachnid. To begin with, when people talk about daddy longlegs,…
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How to Tell If Your Bearded Dragon Is Male or Female
Bearded dragons have become popular pets worldwide. Native to Australia, they are the most commonly kept pet reptile in the…
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This Electric Blue Snake’s Venom Could Become a Medical Breakthrough
Imagine spotting this gorgeous, highly elusive snake on your trip to Southeast Asia. That’s just what happened to one Instagrammer,…
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Signs You’re Visiting a Real Sanctuary and Not a Roadside Zoo
Why do many animal activists support sanctuaries but oppose zoos? Although accredited zoos participate in conservation efforts and breeding programs…
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Evening Grosbeaks Stage Dramatic Comeback After Decades of Decline
This stocky finch with a thick bill was once a common sight across the U.S. and Canada. Many backyard bird…
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Cost-Benefit Analysis by Breed and Age
As a pet parent to three pugs, I am all too familiar with the increasing cost of pet medical treatment.…
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Newly Found Death Ball Sponge Reveals a Hidden World of Deep-Sea Species
Most sea sponges are simple, yet ancient, animals that live in coral reef ecosystems. They feed by passively filtering ocean…
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How Inchworms Disappear in Plain Sight
If you’ve ever seen what you thought was a small twig suddenly twitch or squirm, you may be looking at…
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Check Out This Adorable New Deep-Sea Species
The deep ocean is home to the largest ecosystem on Earth, but we’ve only explored a tiny portion of it.…
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The Australian Cricket That Spins Silk Like a Spider
Silkworms and spiders aren’t the only arthropods that can produce silk. Scientists know of at least 23 groups of insects…
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Every Brown Snake in Florida, and Which 4 Can Actually Hurt You
Florida is home to dozens of brown-colored snakes, but only a handful pose any real danger to you. Knowing which…
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Tennessee Aquarium Celebrates 25 Years of Lake Sturgeon Conservation
Twenty-five years ago, the Tennessee Aquarium embarked on a conservation program to help bring back a locally extinct freshwater fish.…
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How Do Stingrays Give Birth?
You might expect a stingray to lay eggs, like many of the world’s fish. However, stingrays give birth to live…
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The Fish with Lethal Weapons for Teeth
What has needle-like teeth so large they don’t fit inside its mouth, a huge gaping jaw that completely engulfs its…
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Exploring the Compulsive Behavior of Horse Cribbing
Domestic horses sometimes engage in stereotyped behaviors (a repetitive movement that appears to have no purpose or function.) In horses,…
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Why Bees Do the Waggle Dance
Honey bees are incredibly social insects. They live together in big groups with other bees in an organized society that…
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Why Dungeness Crab Season Has Been Delayed
Dungeness crab season has hit a snag in California. The recreational Dungeness crab season officially opened on November 1, 2025.…
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How Colorado’s Wildlife Adapts Before Winter Hits
Colorado’s weather can vary a lot across the state. However, November is the time when the temperatures begin to cool,…
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This Isn’t a Marvel Character—It’s a Real Lizard
Known as the Spiderman lizard, the Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) is a colorful lizard that lives in semideserts…
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Has Your Mayor Taken the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge?
Perhaps the most easily recognizable butterfly in the world is the beautiful monarch with its bright orange and black wings…
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The Unique Desert Fish and Freshwater Species of the Colorado River
The Colorado River originates in the Rocky Mountains. It flows for 1,450 miles through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, and…
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Why Do Chinstrap Penguins Take Micro Naps?
Anyone who has ever been deeply sleep-deprived is probably familiar with microsleep. Microsleep occurs when you fall asleep for only…
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Do Elephants Truly Mourn Their Dead? Exploring Elephant Grief
Elephants are known for being wildly intelligent and incredibly social. They’re also one of the few animals — aside from…
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This Shrimp Punches Harder Than Mike Tyson (Almost)
The peacock mantis shrimp is the Mike Tyson of the shrimp world, capable of delivering a mean punch. The impact…
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These Jumping Spiders Are Built Like Miniature Catapults
Even if you’re scared of spiders, you may find the little jumping spider cute. With its oversized eyes and inquisitive…
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Why Declawing Cats Is Now Banned in California
Veterinarians are now banned from declawing cats in California except in cases where it is medically necessary. This October, Gov.…
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A Wildlife Adventure Awaits at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio
Hocking Hills State Park is a popular place to visit in every season. Located in southeast Ohio, U.S. News and…
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Male vs. Female Cottonmouth Snakes: Who Would Win and Why?
Cottonmouths (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also known as water moccasins, live in freshwater habitats across the southeastern U.S. They are semi-aquatic, venomous…
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Creatures That Roam American Samoa National Park
The American Samoa National Park is a unique tropical park located in the South Pacific, about 2,600 miles southwest of…
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Powerful Bushshrike Takes on a Deadly Boomslang Snake
A surprising video comes to us from the YouTube channel, Latest Sightings. In the video, a bird is seen attacking…
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Discover the Diverse Wildlife of South Carolina’s Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island State Park is a 5,000-acre secluded barrier island in Beaufort, South Carolina. The entire island has been designated…
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Ant Hill vs. Termite Mound: Which Insect Built It?
Humans aren’t the only ones with impressive architectural abilities. Both ants and termites have exceptional building skills, with each insect…
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The World’s Deadliest Snail Can Kill a Human in Hours
It’s known as the geographer cone, the geography cone, or the geographic cone, and it’s the world’s most venomous of…
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Wildlife You Can Spot in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in southeastern New Mexico, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its 119 caves.…
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Beaver Dam vs. Muskrat Lodge: Which Structure Is in Your Pond?
Beavers are famous for their sturdy, well-built dams and lodges, which provide shelter and protect their food supply over winter.…
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The Tiny Tick Behind a Big Health Crisis: What to Know About Lyme Disease
The CDC estimates that around 476,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year. This…
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What’s a Golden Retriever Puppy’s Favorite TV Show?
Who knew that puppies enjoyed watching kids’ TV as much as children? This group of golden retriever puppies stops their…
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Meet the Wildlife of Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park is one of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks. This remote park is less well-known and receives…
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Discover the Most Stunning Live Bird Cams Across the World
You don’t have to travel to South Africa to see African grey hornbills and green wood hoopoes in action. From…
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Do Hippos Really Need Their Teeth Brushed?
Have you ever seen a hippo get its teeth brushed? This video from CGTN Español shows how a zookeeper cleans…
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How to Tell If Your Pet Lizard Is Stressed Out
It can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience to keep a lizard as a pet. However, these little creatures require…
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Why Scientists are Tagging Hummingbirds at This Tennessee Recreation Area
The ruby-throated hummingbird weighs about the same as a single raspberry. It can beat its wings about 60 to 80…
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The Central Flyway Migration Pattern of Warblers This Fall
Birds across North America follow regular routes for their annual migrations. In North America, there are four “avian superhighways.” These…