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Atrocious or Adorable? Watch This Baby Tapir Chew Its Food
There is no doubt that the little tapir in this adorable Instagram post is enjoying dinner, though he was perhaps…
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Why Do Some Bats Walk on the Ground?
Bats have a wholly undeserved reputation as threatening and spooky creatures that behave just like vampires and get stuck in…
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How Animals From Hamsters to Horses Get CT Scans
Several imaging procedures have been developed to help diagnose diseases in humans. Examples include X-ray imaging, ultrasonography, and computed tomography,…
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The Legendary Guinea Pig Who Fathered Hundreds of Offspring
The appropriately named ‘Randy’ the guinea pig had the most memorable time of his life back in 2014. According to…
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Giant African Snails Are So Big They Can Fill a Human Hand
Giant African land snails are phenomenal creatures. As you can see from the magnificent specimen in this Instagram post, they…
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These Dogs Bonded Over Their Differences
Dogs are an endless source of joy and companionship, but every now and again, one comes along who is also…
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Why Some Squirrels Hunt Lizards and Other Small Animals
The lizard in this extraordinary Instagram post made the mistake of thinking that he had nothing to fear from squirrels.…
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New Research Offers Hope as Extinction Rates Begin to Decline
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Meet the Animals Living in Petrified Forest National Park
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A Heartbreaking Elephant’s Homage
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A Frog with Eyes in Its Mouth?
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Do Dogs Really Get Hiccups?
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Cuddly Golden Retriever Puppies Are the Cutest Thing You’ll See Today
When it comes to pure cuteness, golden retriever pups are very hard to beat. The little guys in this truly…
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This Bird Should Win an Oscar
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Wheel Spider Escapes Danger with Astonishing Cartwheel Maneuver
Spiders have developed several ingenious defense mechanisms to avoid being eaten, but the wheel spider has one of the most…
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How Mute Swans Spread in California
Hunters have been given the right to kill mute swans by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. These elegant…
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Mother Brown Bear Defends Her Cubs on a Snowy Mountain Road
Viewing the spectacular display of maternal protection in this YouTube clip, we can all learn just how important it is…
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Why Mosquitoes Are Suddenly Showing Up in Iceland
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Why Are Millions of Crabs Migrating to This One Destination?
The annual red crab migration has begun! This extraordinary event has been shared in social media posts like this one.…
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Masters of Mimicry: Moths That Perfect the Art of Disguise
Moths are a group of insects in the Lepidoptera order and are often viewed as the plainer relatives of the…
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Are Feral Burros Endangering Arizona’s Saguaro Cacti?
Feral cats, feral dogs, feral hogs – these are all creatures that live in the wild but are descended from…
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Adorable Elephant Mom Cuddles Her Newborn Calf
Despite their huge size and occasional attitude, elephants are just big softies when it comes to their own kids. Blackpool…
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How River Turtles Keep Freshwater Ecosystems Healthy
There is a lot more to river turtles than those still, dark creatures you may have spotted basking on a…
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New Spiny Frog Species Found Near the China–Vietnam Border
In a stream in a Chinese forest, a new species of frog is completely unaware of the excitement it has…
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Pirate Lizards Thrive with Three Legs, Surprising Scientists
Biologists have revealed that losing a limb does not have to be a life-ending experience for lizards. In fact, many…
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What to Do If You’re Stung by a Caterpillar
Caterpillar stings are more common than you probably think! The scientific name for this experience is caterpillar envenomation, and it…
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Why the Muskrat Is Being Hailed as a Hero
The common muskrat may be an important ally in our fight against an invasive plant species. In a study published…
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What the Naked Mole Rat Tells Us About Longevity
The naked mole rat is unlikely to win any awards when it comes to looks, but it may hold the…
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Beware the Stinging Caterpillars Lurking in Your Backyard This Fall
As the seasons change, so do the creatures living in our backyards. During the fall, some species of caterpillar become…
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All the Freshwater Species Living in Oregon’s Willamette River
The mainstem Willamette River starts at the confluence of the Middle and Coast Forks that originate in the mountains south…
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These Fluffy Caterpillars Can Leave a Painful Sting
Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. Most feed on plant material and are known for their voracious…
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Rare Wasp-Like Moth Pushes UK Nature Reserve Past 10,000 Species
A moth that looks suspiciously like a wasp is making headlines in the UK for all the right reasons. The…
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This Bee Is Completely Covered in Pollen
Bees are never happier than when they are feeding on nectar from a flower and getting covered in pollen. We…
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Baby Platypuses Are Some of the Cutest Creatures in the Animal Kingdom
Baby platypuses are irresistibly cute. Their tiny bills, soft, fluffy fur, and awkward little flippers make them look like creatures…
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These Cows are As Sassy as They Come
The sass levels of the cows in this crazy Instagram post are dialed up to the highest levels! If you’ve…
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Students Find One-in-a-Million Crayfish During Field Trip
What started off as a regular biology field trip for a teacher and his class has ended up with a…
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The Pink Empusa Mantis Is One of Nature’s Most Elegant Predators
Viewing this extraordinary Instagram post, you would be forgiven for thinking that you were watching a trailer for the latest…
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The Mysterious Lake in Tanzania That Turns Animals Into Stone
Imagine if some of the things that you’ve heard about in fairy tales and folklore actually came true! These cautionary…
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Adorable Kiwi Chick Hatches at New Zealand Wildlife Center
How cute is the little ball of fluffy feathers in this gorgeous Instagram post from the Pūkaha National Wildlife Center?…
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The Fish With More DNA Than Humans
We humans like to think that we are more complex and sophisticated creatures than, for example, a fish, so it…
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This 310-Million-Year-Old Fish Had a Second Jaw
Scientists are constantly discovering the fossils of mysterious and fascinating ancient creatures. Researchers have recently published details of one such…
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Tarantula Habitats Explained, From Tree Tops to Tunnels
Tarantulas are an iconic group of spiders with hundreds of known species and new ones being discovered all the time.…
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The Great Migration: The Future of the Wildebeests’ Epic Journey
Africa’s annual Great Migration is hailed as one of the seven wonders of the world. During this extraordinary phenomenon, over…
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The Secret Life of Leeches, Blood-Sucking Aquatic Worms
There is a lot more to this blood-sucking, wound-cleaning relative of the earthworm than most people realize. The surprising truth…
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How Leeches Use Incredible Senses to Hunt and Feed
With their infamous bloodsucking reputation, leeches inspire both fear and fascination. But how do they actually find and attach to…
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New Marsupial Species Discovered in Peru
What started out as a search for mysterious and unnamed species of squirrel led scientists to an even more exciting…
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The Unsung Heroes of Africa’s Great Migration
The annual migration of around 1.2 million wildebeests and 200,000 zebras (with some Grant’s gazelle and Thompson’s gazelle thrown into…
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This Rare Bird Isn’t Extinct After All
It is always upsetting to hear that a species has become extinct, so imagine the joy when the opposite happens!…
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The Truth About Shark Fins Sticking Out of the Water
If you are in the ocean and happen to see a shark fin slicing through the water toward you, you…
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The Bats With the Widest Echolocation Ranges in the World
Bats are fascinating creatures and are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,500 species worldwide, so they account…