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How Mosquitoes Find You and Decide to Attack
Mosquito season is almost upon us, which means soon, calamine lotion and bug spray will be part of everyone’s summer…
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Maryland Is Fighting an Invasive Fish by Putting It on the Menu
Blue catfish may be the new specialty seafood item on menus across Maryland. The species is highly invasive in the…
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Why the Spotted Lanternfly Needs to Be Stopped This Month Before it Hatches
Spotted lanternflies damage more than 100 types of plants across the country each year. This invasive species was first found…
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How Monarch Butterflies Complete a 3,000-Mile Journey Across Multiple Generations
The arrival of monarchs in the Northeast is one of nature’s most beautiful spectacles. Their grueling journey pays off, but…
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Where Grizzlies and Black Bears Are Most Likely to Appear in Wyoming
Bears are waking from their long hibernation, and Wyoming officials are warning locals to be bear-aware. The first Yellowstone grizzly…
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Many Animal Viruses May Already Be Able to Infect Humans, Study Finds
There’s an entire world of microbiomes living just under our noses. Although we can’t see them, bacteria, viruses, and other…
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The Perfect Time to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in Your State
After a long winter spent in sunny Mexico and South America, hummingbirds begin their long descent back north. By early…
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How Queen Bumblebees Pull Off the Seemingly Impossible to Survive Winter Floods
Did you ever wonder how bumblebees survive all of winter, even underneath snow and ice? And when the spring thaw…
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Thinking About a Pet for Your Child? These Are the Best First Pets for Kids Ages 5 to 8
One of the earliest memories for many of us is getting our first pet. Whether it was our family dog…
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What’s the Difference Between a Park Ranger and a Game Warden?
Have you ever watched North Woods Law and dreamed of working in a national park? If you have, you’re not…
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The Small Snake Responsible for More Human Deaths Than Almost Any Other
The names of certain snakes are enough to strike fear into the heart of any ophidiophobian. It’s extremely common to…
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Yellowstone’s First Grizzly Bear of the Year Signals the Start of Bear Season
March is a universal alarm clock for many hibernating species. It’s a reminder that spring is close by, and that…
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The “Snowstorm” That Isn’t Weather: March Is Peak Season for Snow Geese on the Move
Every March, a day comes when the sun above the central U.S. becomes blotted out by white blurs. The noise…
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How a Massachusetts Zoo Is Saving Snow Leopards and Markhor in Distant Mountains
Zoo New England, which consists of the Massachusetts-based Franklin Park and Stone Zoos, has launched a historic conservation program. The…
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Robotic Rattlesnake Helps Scientists Measure Fear in Wildlife
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The 100-Day Bone Race: Inside the Fastest-Growing Tissue on Earth
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Scientists Rethink the ‘Peaceful Primate’ Reputation of Bonobos
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How Grief Sparked a Psychic Animal Craze in the 1920s
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Stripers Are on the Move: Why March Signals the Start of Striped Bass Migration
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When Playtime Gets Wild: Komodo Dragon Eats Plush Toys After Macaques Toss Them Into His Enclosure
Things got a little crazy at the Singapore Zoo, where March brings mischief and mayhem to a resident Komodo dragon.…
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The Real-Life Wolverine: This Amphibian Weaponizes Its Own Skeleton
Art often imitates life. In Marvel Comics, Wolverine was named after a mammal known for its aggression. And while wolverines…
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How Viking Merchants and a One-Toothed Whale Sold the World on the Unicorn
We all want to believe that magical creatures exist. When the world feels too heavy, fantasy offers a world where…
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Horns vs. Antlers: Why Evolution Chose the Annual Shed
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The Bloody Renewal: Inside the “Catastrophic Molt” of the Elephant Seal
On a beach in San Francisco, a crowd gathers to watch an elephant seal as it writhes in the sand.…
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The Hidden Wildlife Impact of Flea and Tick Treatments
All pet owners want their babies to be happy and safe. When it comes to nasty pests like fleas and…
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Why You Should Take Your Dog on a ‘Sniffari’
A dog’s sniffer is their best, favorite, and most-used tool. In perfect conditions, your pup can scent things from up…
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How Everyday Activities Spread Invasive Species Across the U.S.
As of 2026, more than 8,500 invasive species are established in the U.S., including plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.…
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These 15 Invasive Species Are Taking Over America — And Most People Don’t Even Know It
Invasive species are all over America, and it’s very likely you may have seen them in your own backyard. Some…
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Bed Bug Myths Debunked: Why “Cleanliness” and “Freezing” Won’t Save You
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All About “Aero-Dogs,” the Canine Pioneers Who Helped Prove Flight Was Safe
Pilots weren’t the only ones strapped into planes, nor were they the only ones parachuting from open plane doors. Since…
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28 New Species and Counting: How ROVs Are Finally Mapping the Last 80% of Earth
As of 2026, more than 80% of the world’s oceans are still unmapped and unexplored. We know more about the…
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The Tiny Whale That Disappears in a Dark Cloud of Ink
In deep, tropical offshore waters, there exists a whale that’s roughly the size of a dolphin. Sightings of it are…
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The 2026 Census: What the Year’s Newest Creatures Tell Us About Our Changing Planet
It’s still early in the new year, but 2026 has already brought us some unbelievable new species. Fascinatingly, while planet…
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Fish Use Secret Signals to Team Up With Other Species While Hunting
Interspecies communication was once thought to be rare outside of humans and apes, but research has shown it occurs in…
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Nature’s Living Cannon: Inside the Bombardier Beetle’s Combustion Chamber
Some insects sting, some bite, and some spray acid bombs out of their nether regions. It’s a perfectly tactical defense,…
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A Tiny Jurassic Amphibian Hidden in Portugal Is Reshaping Evolutionary History
The discovery of a new Jurassic species typically conjures ideas of reptile-like behemoths. It’s exciting to learn about a new…
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The Great Freeze: Why Your LED Streetlight is Holding Moths Hostage
Light pollution at night, also known as ALAN, is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent studies show a roughly 10%…
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Miracle Sea Lion: Confetti Survives Disease and Gunshots, Inspires Hope in LA
Some of the most miraculous survival stories come from the animal kingdom. While often harrowing, these tales reveal the nature…
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Bear Below the Boards: What a 550‑lb Black Bear’s Urban Den Reveals About Wildlife Habits
A homeowner in Altadena received an unwelcome surprise when he realized a black bear was living underneath his home. The…
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This Massive 26-Story “Pig Hotel” Houses 650,000 Animals
In 2018, the African swine fever swept through China. It resulted in the loss of approximately 10 million pigs, leading…
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Albino or Leucistic? The Science Behind America’s “White Raccoons”
Imagine that you’re taking an evening stroll in the woods. All of a sudden, you spot a flash of color…
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From “Wooftops” to Luxury Suites: These 5 U.S. Airports Are Changing the Way We Travel With Pets
One of the best parts of having a furry best friend is always having someone by your side to explore…
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Why More Pet Owners Are Turning to Online Vet Appointments
Telehealth has revolutionized medical care for many of us, and now, it can change our pets’ lives, too. It was…
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It Took Ten Years to Find Just Two of These Small Lizards
Hundreds of new species were discovered in 2025, with over 850 new marine species documented and many more described by…
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11 Percent Tax On Hunting Gear Keeps Wild Animals Alive
The North American Model of Conservation is what makes the U.S.’s wildlife protection one of the best in the world.…
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Why the US Is Moving to End Animal Testing After Centuries of Use
To this day, animal testing remains one of the most controversial issues in animal rights. Activists have been fighting against…
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From Toxic Plants to Feces: What Drives Mammals to Eat the Unthinkable?
Of all the mammals in the world, humans by far have the strangest diets. As omnivores, we have the most…
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Survive or Starve: How Chickadees Rewrite Their Brains Each Winter
Birds don’t get enough credit for the magnificent creatures they are. Many people have heard a black-capped chickadee trilling or…
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Polar Bears Float and Warm Themselves With the Same Trick—How Does Hollow Hair Pull It Off?
Did you ever wonder how an animal as large as a polar bear or reindeer floats? The answer is hollow…
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Meet Japan’s Sacred Deer Said to Carry Messages From the Gods
For centuries, animals have been worshipped by cultures around the world. Some, such as deer, are even considered sacred in…