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Coordinated Rescue Saves Distressed Bald Eagle in Bradenton Streets
Sometimes, all it takes is one person to make a difference. When it comes to helping animals, a good-natured decision…
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‘Catitecture’: The Kitty-Centric Home Design Trend
Ancient Egyptians weren’t the only ones who adored felines. Cat lovers around the world today want to create havens worthy…
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32 Muscles, One Goal: Why Your Cat’s Ears Are Evolution’s Most Aggressive Radar System
If you’ve ever spent any time observing a cat, you likely noticed that they move their ears a lot. Even…
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Inside the 120,000 Square Foot Learning Center Transforming a Utah Aquarium
On February 20, 2026, the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah, will debut its new Sam & Aline Skaggs…
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When Pets Became Family, the Law Had to Catch Up: The Rise of Pet Trusts in Modern America
For most pet owners, their loyal furry or feathered companions are valuable members of the family. Cats, dogs, and other…
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Return to the Reef: Thailand Reintroduces Endangered Leopard Sharks to the Wild
Shark and ray populations around the world are under significant threat. According to the IUCN’s 2026 Ocean Travelers: Safeguarding Critical…
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The Sea’s Tiny Gladiator: Why This Crab Never Goes Anywhere Without Its Stinging Pom-Poms
In an environment as vast and extreme as the world’s oceans, survival of the fittest takes on new meaning. That’s…
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14 Animals That “Kiss”—But Not Necessarily Romantically
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s the perfect time to check in on how the animal kingdom is gearing up…
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America’s Favorite Eagle Couple Loses Eggs After Raven Attack—But Hope Remains
For Jackie and Shadow, a long-time bald eagle couple living high up in the treetops of the San Bernardino National…
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Blue Ice Eyes: The Seasonal Transformation of Reindeer Vision
When you hear the word reindeer, you probably think of magical creatures that pull Santa’s flying sleigh one night a…
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New Pygmy Slow Loris Baby at Bronx Zoo
For the Bronx Zoo, Christmas came early in 2025. On December 13, the Zoo celebrated the birth of the first…
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Naked Mole-Rats Use Their Teeth Like Chopsticks and Live for Decades
Blind and mostly hairless, with front teeth that put beavers to shame, the naked mole-rat is one of the most…
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Texas Lets You Own Many Exotic Animals with Few Restrictions—But Why Are Tigers Off-Limits?
When it comes to owning an exotic animal as a household pet, few states are as lenient as Texas. In…
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Giraffes Allowed, Tigers Banned: Florida’s Wildest Pet Rules Upend Expectations
Florida has strict rules about ownership and possession of wildlife in the state. These rules define and cover the kind…
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New Study Reveals the Secret Movement of Queen Conchs: Why ‘Giving Them Space’ Is More Critical Than Ever
For a certain giant saltwater snail species, a new study published in Conservation Biology gave new meaning to the phrase…
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A Rare ‘Miracle’ at Chester Zoo: Endangered Tree Kangaroo Joey Peeks Out of Mother’s Pouch for the First Time
When you think of kangaroos, you usually imagine the six-foot-tall kind, hopping across wide open spaces throughout Australia. After all,…
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Radar Reveals the Sky as a ‘Living Habitat’ — What This Means for Birds and Wildlife
Look up at the sky—what do you see? During the day, it’s a vast expanse of blue with clouds drifting…
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Drafted Into WWII: The Preposterous Truth Of A Syrian Bear
Strange tales retold again and again often turn out to be based on myth. Not so for the tale of…
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The 9,000-Baby Transfer: A Massive Move to Save the Florida Reef
Around the world, coral reefs are under threat from rising ocean temperatures, deteriorating water conditions, and diseases like Stony Coral…
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How a Giraffe’s First Steps at the Zoo Echo a Battle 7 Countries Have Already Lost
There’s nothing tiny about a baby giraffe. Standing about six feet tall and weighing around 150 pounds at birth, a…
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First Look: Smithsonian National Zoo’s Newest Arrivals
For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were delighted to welcome…
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The Andes’ Living Cloud: How the Chinchilla’s “Super Fur” Redefines Survival
Cute and cuddly, the chinchilla is an adorable resident of the Andes Mountains, which it calls home. A member of…
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Elephants Are Worshipped as Gods—But Their Sacred Status Doesn’t Always Protect Them
The elephant is an important part of many religions. Elephants play a central role in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions…
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Manatee Milestone: How ZooTampa Broke Records With 26 Wild Releases in 2025
For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A. Straw, Jr.…
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Why Only 30 Super Tuskers Roam Africa—And What Sets Them Apart From All Other Elephants
One of Africa’s last remaining “Super Tuskers” has passed away. Officials from the Amboseli National Park reported that Craig, a…
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A Rare C-Section Orangutan Birth Brings New Hope at the Memphis Zoo
Christmas came early at the Memphis Zoo with the much-anticipated arrival of an orangutan baby, a girl named Ruhana (roo-hah-na).…
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Illinois Nearly Lost Its State Animal Before a Remarkable Comeback
White-tailed deer are an integral part of Native American culture. They were also important in the daily lives of early…
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West Virginia’s State Animal Was Nearly Erased—So Why Did It Win the Vote?
For West Virginians, resilience in the face of adversity is a defining characteristic. As industry and settlers encroached on the…
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This Deserted Island Is Now an Iguana Haven
For one native species of iguana, an uninhabited island near Anguilla has turned into their own personal matchmaking paradise. The…
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Inside the Ocean’s Nerve Center: How 100 Species Collide on a Single Map
With the 2025 release of the Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean (MiCO) interactive map, scientists, conservationists, and marine enthusiasts get…
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Flat-Headed Cats Dive Back From the Brink—But What Pulled Them Under for 29 Years?
For the first time in 29 years, the elusive flat-headed cat, Prionailurus planiceps, was spotted in Thailand. Thailand’s Department of…
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Play Dead or Drown: How Female Frogs Outsmart Deadly Mating Balls
“She’s just not that into you” isn’t a sentiment that male European common frogs seem to understand—at least not during…
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Why Great Lakes Piping Plovers Keep Hitting New Highs
In 1986, the Great Lakes population of piping plovers earned a distinction no species wants. These small shorebirds, which breed…
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30 Years in the Making: The Secret Hurdles Behind San Antonio’s $100M Gorilla Homecoming
For thirty years, the gorilla enclosure at the San Antonio Zoo sat quiet—a lingering question mark for visitors since the…
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What is “Trap-Neuter-Return” and Does It Work?
No matter where you are in the world, cats are likely roaming around outside. Whether it is city streets, rural…
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Why is Wisconsin the Badger State? The Surprising Story Behind the Name
Growing up near Madison, Wisconsin’s state capital, I discovered badgers at a young age. The city is home to the…
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Inside the Battle Between Bumble Bees and Invasive Ants
It’s a battle most humans will never witness. The humble bumble bee defending itself against an aggressive and invasive ant…
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What Brings This Invasive Crab Species to Oregon?
When a nondescript, brownish crab was hand-caught in the Willamette River in November 2025, it raised the alarm at the…
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Considering a Puppy for a Christmas Present? Read This First
The other night I re-watched the movie The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen. It’s an oldie, but still a goodie.…
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Gold Mining Puts the World’s Rarest Orangutan at Risk
In a small swath of tropical rainforest in northern Sumatra, a corporation’s quest for a rare mineral endangers a rare…
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This Bug Looks Like It’s Ready for a Night at the Disco
Deep in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, there’s a particular insect that stands out from the rest.…
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What Do Fruit Flies Eat? Why These Tiny Insects Love Your Kitchen
Anyone who’s put a bowl piled high with fresh fruit on the kitchen counter knows what often comes next. As…
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The Mating Rituals of Turtles: From Courtship to Delivery
When it’s time for turtles to find love, the process isn’t something most people get to see. But it happens…
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The True Origins of One of the World’s Largest Cat Breeds
Few other breeds can match the majesty and mystique of the Maine Coon cat. With its lush, thick fur, large…
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What Do Goldfinches Eat? Inside the Seed-Loving Diet of These Bright Yellow Birds
There are goldfinch species found around the world, including the American goldfinch, European goldfinch, lesser goldfinch, and Lawrence’s goldfinch. Each…
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Why This Rare Seabird Could Be the Best Indicator of Glacier Health
In the remote glacial fjords of the Alaskan coast, one part-time resident is helping scientists better understand the relationship between…
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The Real Reason Possums Play Dead
If you’ve ever come across a possum in the wild or seen one in a zoo, you might have assumed…
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Have You Ever Seen a Sea Cucumber Poop?
Unless you are a scuba diver or snorkeler, you’ve probably never seen a sea cucumber in the wild, let alone…
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This Amphibian’s Eggs Look Like Jewelry
Often found in suburban backyards, cane toads are likely to elicit quite the reaction from anyone who stumbles across them,…
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A Look at the Unique Animals of Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, is one of the country’s most remote national parks. Stretching from…