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Horses Can’t Burp, Vomit, or Breathe Through Their Mouths—Why?
If you’ve ever spent time around horses—or perhaps even if you haven’t—you may have heard a strange but true fact:…
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From 35 to 400: The 40-Year Resurrection of the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat
In the early 1980s, a small group of scientists and conservationists faced a dark realization. The northern hairy-nosed wombat, a…
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Once Perfectly Adapted for Survival, This Rare Rhino Is Disappearing
The Sumatran rhino looks like it wandered out of another era and somehow got lost in the present day. Smaller…
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These Bugs Don’t Just Walk on Water—They Row and Skate Across It
When we think about creatures skimming across water, images of birds landing or frogs leaping come to mind. But some…
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The Best Children’s Books to Help Kids Cope With the Loss of a Pet
Many of us have experienced the loss of a pet. It’s a feeling that words can hardly capture—horrendous, often surprisingly…
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Why Ravens Were Once Thought to Possess Hidden Knowledge
“Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!—Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,Desolate…
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Even Brainless Jellyfish Sleep—and It May Explain Why You Need Rest Too
Sleep is one of life’s most universal behaviors. Despite its ubiquity, it’s also one of the most mysterious. Humans spend…
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Maine’s Moose Isn’t Just a Symbol—It’s a Warning and a Success Story
I grew up in Maine. When you’re a boy growing up in Maine, you spend a lot of time in…
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Think Extinction Is Rare? 2025’s Red List Shatters That Myth
In 2025, the world marked another sad milestone in the ongoing loss of biodiversity: multiple species long missing from their…
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Those Creepy Moving Holes Under This Deer’s Eyes Are Real and Useful
In this brave new world of AI in which we all live, we are constantly having to question whether what…
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Smaller Than a Penny, This Seahorse Hides Better Than Any Chameleon—But Why?
Coral reefs are often described as some of the most colorful places on Earth, bursting with movement, contrast, and life.…
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What Happens When a Dog Weighs More Than You? The Truth Behind ‘Gentle Giants’
We love giant dogs. All of us. Have you ever not stopped to gawk at a Great Dane or Saint…
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The Plastic Pony Myth: What Most People Get Wrong About New Jersey’s State Animal
If you were to ask me to guess what New Jersey’s state animal is, there would be dozens of guesses…
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Connecticut’s Sperm Whale: The Predator That Built a State’s Fortune
Connecticut’s choice of the sperm whale as its official state animal might seem surprising. After all, this massive marine mammal…
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Backpack Frog Battles: How Evolution Turned Motherhood Into Armor
When I got my first look at Boulenger’s backpack frog, I thought the poor thing was suffering from the world’s…
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The Science Behind the Vulturine Guinea Fowl’s Striking Feathers
On the open savannas of East Africa, a flock of vulturine guinea fowl looks almost unreal. Bodies are patterned with…
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Why Some Dogs Love the Snow—and Others Absolutely Hate It
There’s a moment in snow country when the first flakes begin to fall that makes dog owners beam and groan…
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The Satyr Tragopan’s Courtship Display Is One of Nature’s Most Elaborate
We’re probably all familiar with the term “peacocking” to refer to a male showing off in the hopes of attracting…
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The Brilliance of Wildebeests’ Synchronized Births
Each year, the southern plains of the Serengeti host one of the most dramatic wildlife events on Earth. Over a…
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What Your House Cat Really Does While You’re Asleep, According to Science
As cat owners, we’ve all wondered—usually after being woken by a sudden thump, a sprint down the hallway, or an…
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The Most Groundbreaking Wildlife Studies of the Last 10 Years
The past ten years have been a remarkable period for animal and wildlife research. Advances in genetics, satellite tracking, artificial…
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This Cockroach Didn’t Stand a Chance Against the Spider
There are plenty of frightening creatures in the animal kingdom. Great white sharks are particularly fearsome. As are grizzly bears.…
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The Medical Danger of Prolonged Heat in Female Ferrets
Ferrets are beloved, curious creatures whose popularity as a family pet has steadily increased over the past decades. However, there…
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Why All “Moos” Don’t Sound the Same
I love accents. They’re a fascinating element in the human diversity stew, helping us identify where in the world a…
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My Friend is Considering Getting a 9th Cat. Here’s What I Want Her to Consider
I have three cats. I think about getting a fourth all the time. Honestly, if I had the time, space,…
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Why Your Cat Keeps Throwing Up: Common Causes of Feline Vomiting
I’ve had cats all my life. I presently have three. If you’re a cat person like me—and if you’re reading…
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“Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” If you’re of a certain age, that simple line…
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Trail Cam Captures Massive Predator Stalking Canada’s Arctic Edge
Surveillance cameras are becoming increasingly common in society. It wasn’t too long ago that these novelties were found only in…
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Before Megalodon, this Monstrous Shark Terrorized the Waters of Northern Australia
The ocean depths are full of mysteries and monsters. But some of its greatest secrets and behemoths lie not beneath…
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This Video Is a Lesson in Why Humans Shouldn’t Interact with Wild Animals
I love a good viral video of a wild animal encounter—providing nobody gets hurt. Well, okay, full disclosure, I don’t…
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Why Were More Than 70 Vultures Found Dead on a School Campus in Ohio?
In early December 2025, faculty and staff at St. Bernadette School in Pierce Township, Ohio, returned from the Thanksgiving holiday…
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The Race to Understand Why the Fisher Population Is Declining
I grew up in rural Maine. When my sister and I were little, we were very concerned at the end…
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Can Animals Really Get Drunk?
In an incident that captured social-media attention around the world, a wild raccoon in Ashland, Virginia, found itself in a…
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Why Cat Bites Are Often More Dangerous Than Dog Bites
I have three cats, and one of our favorite games is Belly Blitz. This is where I flip them onto…
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Bed Bug Bites: The Telltale Signs You’re Being Bitten at Night
When I was a kid, my parents used to send me off to sleep with an adorable little rhyme: Good…
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This Endangered Right Whale Swam 3000 Miles Across the Atlantic
One crisp afternoon in mid-November 2025, researchers aboard an aerial survey plane off the coast of Boston, Massachusetts, spotted what…
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Should You Be Afraid of House Centipedes?
It’s happened to most of us. You lift up a rock in your garden or an old carpet in your…
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The Fluffy Moth That Looks Surprisingly Fake
Okay, I’ve seen a lot of moths in my life but what the heck is THIS thing?!?! If I saw…
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The Surprising Truth Behind Monkeys’ Mischievous Reputation
From a quick swipe of a banana to elaborate “ransoms” of smartphones, monkey shenanigans have earned these adorable animals a…
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What Killed the World’s Only Known ‘Spotless Giraffe’?
Kipekee, a two-year-old “spotless” giraffe housed at Brights Zoo in Tennessee, died suddenly on November 26, 2025, shocking both the…
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A Rare Duck Invasion? King Eiders Flood the Atlantic Coast
If you’ve been scanning the East coast flocks this winter, you may have noticed an uncommon and utterly dazzling visitor:…
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Titans of the Abyss: How Sperm Whales and Giant Squid Differ
In many ways, the deep ocean feels like an entirely different planet from the one we live on—home to some…
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How Training Philosophy Shapes Horses: Western, English, and Natural Horsemanship
Horses have been partners to humans for centuries, ranging in roles from war steed to ranch work to competitive sport…
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The New Snake Species Named After Steve Irwin
Crikey! If you were anywhere near a television in the late-90s and early-2000s, that catch phrase certainly lives in your…
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How Reptiles and Amphibians Prepare for the Coming Cold
As autumn descends and temperatures drop, North America’s amphibians and reptiles, also known as herpetofauna, scramble to make their final…
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The Fascinating Process of a Honeybee’s Sting
A bee sting is pretty straightforward, right? The bee jabs, the human victim (the stingee, if you will) shouts a…
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These Are the Most Shy Animals in the World
Shyness is surprisingly common in the animal kingdom. Many species rely on stealth, quiet movements, and strong avoidance instincts to…
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Why Do Fire Ants Construct Massive Body Bridges?
Most of us associate ants with productivity. You probably imagine them digging tunnels, laying down pheromone trails, hauling food back…
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Squirrels, Power Lines, and the Science of Their Acrobatics
Odds are high you’ve seen a squirrel scampering along a power line like a tiny acrobat; its tail waving, little…
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Meet the Animals of Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park sits in the vast remoteness of northwestern Alaska, about 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle.…