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The Cyborg Locust Story, From Viral Headlines to $4.3M in Funding
Six years ago, headlines were ablaze with news of “cyborg locusts” – insects with the ability to detect and differentiate…
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Snake or Lizard? 2 Features Tell You in Seconds
If you have a fear of snakes, you’re not alone. Studies show ophidiophobia is one of the most common of…
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Bruce the Kea Parrot Lost Half His Beak and Still Rules His Flock
At the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in New Zealand, the large aviary’s lush canopy of trees casts dappled sunlight over the…
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A Gorilla Once Slept on His Chest. Now Attenborough Turns 100.
Few names are as synonymous with nature as Sir David Attenborough. Thanks to his innovative video storytelling and distinctive, hushed…
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The Blue Creature with 165-Foot Tentacles Hiding in Florida’s Waves
Florida’s beaches are famous for soft sand, endless sunshine, and warm ocean waves. But sometimes the ocean water surrounding the…
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This Ocelot Kitten’s Birth Defied the Odds
For the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, February 1, 2026, is a day zookeepers and staff will always remember.…
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A Dinosaur Skull Sat in a Drawer for 40 Years Until It Revealed a Lost Species
When it comes to studying dinosaurs, not all fossils are created equal. Some, unearthed in pristine condition, serve as sources…
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Australia’s Deep Sea Hides Zombie Worms and a Game of Thrones Shrimp
The world’s oceans are filled with never-ending surprises. Some shock. Some awe. And some are still waiting to be discovered.…
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40-Year-Old Salmon Cans Reveal a Hidden Sign of Ocean Recovery
Worms in your fish. The mere thought causes most people to shudder and just say no thanks. But what if…
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These Zoo-Funded Projects Are Quietly Saving Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable Animals
Since 2008, Zoo Atlanta has been able to award grants to conservation-focused organizations around the world thanks to the Mabel…
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A Stunning New Glass Frog Was Just Discovered in Remote Ecuador
Glassfrogs are tree-dwelling amphibians that can be found throughout Central and South America. There are actually about 167 different species.…
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The ‘Teacup Pig’ Myth That Fills a 680-Animal Sanctuary
Anyone who visits Ironwood Pig Sanctuary just outside Tucson, Arizona, notices something right away—there are a lot of pigs. Sanctuary…
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Scuba Diving May Be Driving Reef Sharks Away, Study Says
Where there are coral reefs, you expect to find sharks. But that’s not always the case. I’ve been scuba diving…
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Scientists Finally Catch Sperm Whales Headbutting on Camera
When sperm whale researcher Rui Prieto shouted “head ramming!” during a routine day of research off the coast of Spain,…
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21 Million Butterflies Live In One Small Spot
Good news for butterfly lovers: Recent news out of Mexico offers an encouraging sign for future generations of monarchs. On…
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What Backyard Hawk Photos Reveal About the Birds They Hunt Most
Researchers don’t often turn to the general public for help with scientific studies. However, for scientists seeking to better understand…
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Why Sharks Sometimes Bite Surfers By Mistake
When a surfer is bitten by a shark, especially in surfing hotspots in the U.S. and Australia, the story often…
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Hidden Island Cameras Capture Rare Tasmanian Species for the First Time Ever
On Truwana/Cape Barren Island off the northeast coast of Tasmania, several rarely seen animals were captured on camera for the…
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Yellowstone Ravens Don’t Always Follow Wolves—They Often Just Remember the Best Buffets
Wolves and ravens have long been closely associated with each other. In Norse mythology, the god Odin sent two ravens,…
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A Little Known Mussel Is Disappearing and It Could Impact Entire Rivers
The western ridged mussel plays a crucial role in keeping rivers in the Western United States clean. However, thanks to…
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Farriers and Equine Veterinarians: The Two Experts Every Horse Owner Needs
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a horse of your own or are about to get one, there are two…
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A Tiny “Walking” Fish Is a Big Breakthrough for Aquarium Science
At Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, a pea-sized fish is making history. The baby warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, is not only colorful…
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Spring Breakers Beware: Great White Sharks Spotted Off the Gulf Coast
College students aren’t the only ones flocking to Florida for the annual rite of passage known as spring break. It…
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These “Solitary” Porpoises May Be More Social Than Anyone Realized
For decades, the narrow-ridged finless porpoise, Neophocaena asiaeorientalis, has been considered the introvert of the ocean. Unlike their dolphin and…
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Why Baby Birds Are Struggling to Grow in a World of Climate Extremes
The results of a 60-year study of more than 80,000 wild great tits, Parus major, are out and shedding light…
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Nicaragua’s Boom in Exotic Animal Exports Sparks Global Worry
According to data studied by World Animal Protection (WAP), Nicaragua exported more than 11,000 wild animals in a single month.…
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From War Zones to Safe Haven: How Two Wild Cats Rescued in Ukraine Found Sanctuary in the UK
War coverage usually focuses on the human toll. It often ignores the equally devastating effect on a silent population of…
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Fall Armyworm Moths Use Earth’s Magnetic Field Like a GPS, New Study Suggests
Researchers in China believe some nocturnally migrating insects, including highly destructive and invasive moths, use both visual cues and the…
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Why Wildlife Corridors Are Having a Moment (and What This New One Changes)
For the second time in less than a year, Ecuador has recognized a wildlife connectivity corridor in the country. On…
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Bird Flu Surveillance Just Got Smarter: Why Testing the Air Beats Testing the Birds
Scientists have discovered that testing the environment of live poultry markets is an effective way to identify avian pathogens like…
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Tiny Worms Are Thriving in the Atacama Desert Where Almost Nothing Survives
Scientists made a surprising wildlife discovery in the world’s driest desert. Tiny soil-dwelling nematodes are not just surviving but thriving…
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Scientists Confirm Avian Flu in California’s Marine Mammals
Avian influenza has reached the U.S. west coast’s marine mammal population. Young northern elephant seals located at Año Nuevo State…
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The 5 Best Colorado Trails to See Moose and Elk in Their Natural Habitat
Hiking in the Centennial State offers a two-for-one deal if you want to see some of North America’s largest land…
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The Chernobyl Miracle: How Mutant Wolves Developed a Biological Shield Against Cancer
When the Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened on April 26, 1986, the region became one of the most heavily contaminated areas…
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Explore Tomales Point Trail and Witness Rare Tule Elk In Action
For visitors to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, seeing a rare tule elk is one of the highlights of…
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Florida Once Had Only a Few Hundred Black Bears—Now One Region Is Booming
The Sunshine State is known for many things: sandy beaches, spring break, and snowbird populations that cause the state’s population…
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Inside the Winter Operation to Wipe Out Invasive Wild Pigs
Each winter, a targeted initiative to reduce the number of feral swine unfolds in the Land Between the Lakes National…
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The 20-Year Dog: Inside the Biotech Race to Pause the Canine Aging Clock
Biohackers. Longevity gurus. Wellness influencers. What do they have in common? Most place a focus on optimizing physical and mental…
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How ‘Digital Twins’ Could Save Wildlife Species
When you hear the phrase ‘digital twin’ for the first time, your mind may race to the science fiction idea…
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Giant Tortoises Walk This Galápagos Island Again After Nearly 200 Years
The island of Floreana, part of the Galápagos archipelago, is steeped in mystery and lore. From its history as a…
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How One Brave Dog’s Tumor Trial Is Changing Cancer Treatment for Pets and Children
When Jon and Dayla Culp received the news that their six-year-old Labrador retriever, Clarice, had a malignant tumor near her…
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Why the Cleaner Wrasse is the New Genius of the Ocean
Cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus) thrive in coral reefs around the world. But they’re more than just another pretty face among…
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This Iron-Toothed Sea Creature Found 18,000 Feet Down Has a Crowdsourced Name
It’s not uncommon for newly discovered species to make the news, especially when they are found 5,500 meters underwater. What…
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Hershey’s Campaigned to Name This Rare Baby Hippo. The Public Had Other Plans …
On January 22, 2026, the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Arizona welcomed a baby pygmy hippopotamus. The…
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How Coastal City Lights are Robbing Sharks of Their “Sleep Hormone”
Researchers at the University of Miami recently published research results involving the first-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks. The…
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The Internet’s Most Famous Bald Eagles Face a New Threat in Big Bear
Jackie and Shadow may be the most famous bald eagles in the world thanks to the 24/7 nest camera trained…
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Avian Influenza Reaches the Deep South: H5N1 Confirmed in Antarctic Mass Die-Off
Scientists recently confirmed that a variation of the avian influenza virus is responsible for sea bird deaths in Antarctica. Researchers…
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These Zoo Flamingos Are Healing With Custom Ankle Braces
For two Chilean flamingos at the Nashville Zoo, help and healing came thanks to a novel approach by their caretakers.…
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What a Bee’s Brain Can Teach Us About Human Learning and Mental Health
What can a honey bee tell us about human learning? According to researchers at Virginia Tech and Arizona State University,…
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This Pale Mountain Scorpion Stayed Hidden for Years and Its Venom Is Especially Dangerous
Scientists recently made an intriguing discovery in the Halgurd-Sakran Mountains of northern Iraq. A new species within the Hemiscorpius genus…