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Caught on Camera: A High-Stakes Backyard Battle Reveals the Only Way to Truly Protect Your Pets
The front porch featured in the clip above was the scene of an epic cat vs. coyote fight. A young…
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A 4-Meter Shark Saved A Man At Aliwal Shoal
We all hope that there would be someone to save us if we were attacked by a group of sharks,…
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What an 11,000-Year-Old Dog Skull Tells Us About Dogs Today
Dogs have a very special bond with humans. They were the first mammal to be domesticated, and we have fashioned…
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These Wolves Eat So Much Salmon, They Smell Fishy
Wolves are intelligent and resourceful terrestrial (land-living) predators. As is clear from this fascinating Instagram post, some of them are…
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Scientists Uncover the Physics of the Elephant’s Long-Distance “Seismic Network”
African elephants (Loxodonta Africana) live in the savannas, rainforests, woodlands, and scrub forests of central and southern Africa. In these…
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A Big Cat Britain Hasn’t Seen in 800 Years May Be Coming Back
Britain has amazing wildlife, but it is not a place that’s famous for its wild big cats! In fact, the…
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How Fungi Built a Social Safety Net Under Your Feet
A walk through a forest is a treat for the senses. Just stop and look, listen, and touch what is…
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The Rare Condition That Gives Some Dogs Almost No Neck and a Shortened Spine
It’s easy to feel sorry for the dogs in this Instagram clip who clearly have a major physical deformity. But,…
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Transhumance: A Living Tradition of Seasonal Movement
The adorable lambs in this Instagram post are taking a very unusual mode of transport, carried in specially designed bags…
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Wrapped in Slime: The Science Behind Parrotfish Mucus Cocoons
Take a look at the gorgeous parrotfish in a tropical ocean scene in this Instagram post. The vibrant fish shows…
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Peek Inside Frankfurt Airport’s Massive 43,000-Square-Foot Animal Lounge
Frankfurt Airport is one of the world’s busiest, and they have pulled out all the stops to make sure that…
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Wild Dog Pack Miscalculates Attack On Lone Lioness
This is a poignant scene that captures what are probably the final months of this magnificent lion’s life. We learn…
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Why Snakes Are Thriving in British Homes But Struggling in the Wild
Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one…
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This Drone Footage Lets You Fly Beside a Red Kite as It Hunts Over the English Countryside
The striking gold/red plumage and characteristic forked tail of the red kite have always been a joy to behold from…
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What’s Behind the Sudden Rise in Shark Attacks Near Sydney?
News outlets around the world are reporting on a series of shark attacks along Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) coastline.…
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The Secret Fire-Starting Tactics of Australia’s Raptors
Wild bushfires in Australia are typically seen as environmental disasters that are highly damaging to all the wildlife in their…
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Why a Brazilian Prison Chose Geese Instead of Guard Dogs
Geese have quite a reputation when it comes to hissing and being generally aggressive! They can also be extremely protective…
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What Whale Snot Just Revealed About a Dangerous Arctic Virus
Thanks to a new sampling technique, scientists can now monitor whale health in a non-invasive way. While this development is…
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Fireworks vs. Wildlife: Seals Became Vigilant, Gulls Got Louder After the Blast
Fireworks divide opinions like few other subjects. To us as people, fireworks are either an exciting visual and auditory event…
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Is This the Laziest Dog Fight Ever?
There’s a lot of barking and a bit of paw waving in this hilarious Instagram post of two dogs engaged…
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Soaring Temperatures Down Under: Heatwave Crushes Flying Fox Colonies in Australia
Flying foxes are a type of bat within the Chiroptera order of mammals. There are several different species and, unfortunately,…
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Think You Can Read Animal Emotions at the Zoo? Think Again
Have you ever been to a zoo and thought that the animals looked sad? Or perhaps you’ve visited a wildlife…
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The “Boggle” of Joy: Why a Happy Rat’s Eyes Pulse in Their Sockets
The first time you see a rat boggling its eyes, it can be a startling sight. Their eyeballs visibly vibrate…
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Why Opossums Reproduce in One of the Weirdest Ways in the Animal Kingdom
Two wombs, a forked penis, and giving birth through the nose. These are just a few of the bizarre stories…
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One Mountain, One Mammal: What Pushes Attenborough’s Echidna to the Edge—Again
A heartwarming rediscovery has been made on the world’s largest tropical island. Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus attenboroughi) has made an…
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How Do Blind Ants Overwhelm Prey Larger Than Themselves?
As individuals, driver ants are small and relatively insignificant creatures. But as a colony, they transform into a huge and…
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How Shark DNA Preserves Razor-Sharp Eyesight Over Hundreds of Years
The longest living vertebrate on Earth may have a thing or two to teach us about maintaining our eyesight into…
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Rats Outswim Floods, But How Do They Break Into Your Toilet?
No one wants to find a rat swimming around in their toilet bowl. If one turns up, however, it’s best…
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How Does an Air-Breathing Spider Build a Home Underwater?
The diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider species known to live almost entirely underwater. This is quite…
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Inside the Split-Second Survival Dance of Starlings
A murmuration is the collective noun for a group of starlings, but the birds in this incredible YouTube clip are…
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Blue Whale vs. Jumbo Jet: Which Giant Actually Wins on Size?
The biggest whale species on Earth is a monster! There are plenty of large creatures within the Cetacea order (which…
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What Happens When a Top Predator Returns and Finds Easy Prey Waiting?
Wildlife restoration is a key strategy for regenerating damaged ecosystems. We know that many species have been driven out of…
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Baby Giraffe’s Dramatic Five-Foot Birth Drop Explained
This spectacular Instagram post captures the moment when a baby giraffe is born, and it is quite an entrance! Their…
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I Used to Enjoy Fireworks Until I Saw How They Impacted My Dog
The unique excitement that fireworks create is one of the few childhood joys many people carry into adulthood, and I…
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What Really Happens When Animals Inbreed? Inside the Genetics of Too-Close Mates
The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with…
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The Genetic Downside to Purebred Dog Breeding
Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now…
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World’s Biggest Wildlife Bust: Nearly 30,000 Animals Freed in Global Crackdown
An international operation tackling the illegal trafficking of wild animals and plants has just reported record-breaking seizures. Operation Thunder 2025…
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From Near Extinction to City Sightings: Otters Are Thriving in the UK
A 2023 world-leading study painted a bleak picture for the outlook for wildlife in the UK. The State of Nature…
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The Cheetah’s Genetic Curse: How Ancient Inbreeding Still Haunts the Fastest Cat on Earth
The slim, athletic, and super-fast big cat that races across grasslands at speeds of over 60 mph is carrying a…
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This Ancient Tradition Protects Cattle From Toxic Acorns
Some very old UK laws allow certain farmers to release their pigs into the New Forest to eat the acorns.…
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Why Snakes Shed Their Skin
The process of skin shedding is called ecdysis and takes place repeatedly throughout a snake’s life. They literally slide out…
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What Does It Mean When a Dog’s Tail Is Between Their Legs?
Dogs use body language as one of their main means of communication. In dog-to-dog communication, body posture is the first…
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Why Do Cats Purr?
Purring is a traditional sign of cat contentment, but recent research has shown that there is a lot more to…
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This Blue Morph Arctic Fox Keeps Its Color All Winter
The fabulous winning image in the Grand Prize category of the National Wildlife Federation photo contest captures a blue morph…
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What Do Wood Ducks Eat? A Complete Guide to Their Surprisingly Diverse Diet
Male wood ducks are unmistakable with their red eyes, red bills, and multi-colored plumage, making them one of the most…
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Why Male Hummingbirds Turn Into Top-Tier Acrobats
Male peacocks and birds of paradise put on a pretty good show to attract the ladies, but they cannot compete…
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Why I Stopped Letting My Kids Chase Geese, Ducks and Pigeons in the Park
If one word sums up a trip to the park with our kids, it’s ‘wholesome’. This is the kind of…
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The Rare White Bison Is a One-in-a-Million Sight
A winter landscape became even more special with the appearance of a white bison. This magical scene was shared in…
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How Missouri Beat Back Its Wild-Pig Invasion — And What Other States Can Learn
Wild or feral pigs are a challenge in many parts of the US. Various states have taken different approaches to…
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Beachgoer Saves Shark, Earns the Title of Real-Life Shark Boy
Beachgoers at South Carolina’s Coligny Beach witnessed a shark-related drama that was also captured and shared widely online. You can…