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Why Dogs Get Ear Infections and the Breeds Most at Risk
Have you noticed your dog is shaking their head or itching their ear excessively? This may be a sign of…
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Why Do Hamsters Eat Their Own Babies?
Hamsters are known as adorable little pets with cheeky faces and acrobatic habits that make us laugh. So, the idea…
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Grey Squirrels Nearly Wipe Out the UK’s Red Squirrels
There are still red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) living in the UK, but only in very limited ranges. As this interesting…
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Is This Snake Judging You?
Ever felt like you were being judged? You will if you spend any time with a vine snake. They have…
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Why Arthritis in Senior Dogs and Cats Is More Common Than You Think
Many of our cats and dogs are living long and happy lives thanks to the improved care and nutrition they…
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The Unlikely Comeback of the European Tree Frog
Wetlands are one of the world’s most threatened habitats. Yet, around 40 percent of species rely on them in some…
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Are Raccoons Going to Become Domesticated? Early Signs Say Yes.
Whether you love or hate the trash pandas that raid your garbage, raccoons are a fact of life for many…
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Why Are Brits Looking for the Ancient German Hairy Snail?
British conchologists (mollusc shell experts) and citizen scientists have teamed up to track a rare snail. The German hairy snail…
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Skomer Island: A Puffin Paradise
Welcome to Puffin Island, formally known as Skomer Island, which lies off the coast of Wales in the southwest of…
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Why Scientists Are Collecting Whale Snot
Snot has turned out to be a surprisingly useful substance when it comes to assessing the health of an endangered…
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The Only Venomous Snake in Britain Can Swim!
If you are a dedicated snake spotter, Britain is unlikely to be a top destination for your hobby. It is…
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Fish Experience Intense Pain Out of Water, Study Says
Over a trillion fish are hauled out of our seas, rivers, and lakes annually by commercial fishing operations and by…
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A New Type of Lion Roar Was Just Discovered by Scientists
There is a lot more to the lion’s roar than the opening credits of an MGM film. And now, scientists…
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What Happens When a Dead Washed-Up Whale Is Too Big to Remove?
The sight of any sea creatures washed up on a beach is upsetting, and the larger they are, the greater…
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Have You Ever Heard a Badger Shout?
The European badger is not an animal that you normally associate with making a noise. We are more accustomed to…
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Rare Capercaillie Stuns Wildlife Photographer
The rare bird in this video clip is clearly not impressed with human company. While the wildlife photographer is delighted…
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How Do Snakes Poop? Snake Digestion, Explained
Watching a snake poop may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it can tell us a lot about snake…
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Rare Carnivorous Bivalve Found Deep in the Aleutian Trench
When it comes to describing the remarkable biodiversity of our oceans, we have only just scratched the surface. Despite hundreds…
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Mollusk From 21,000 Feet Deep Becomes Genomic Breakthrough
The race to document and describe the marine invertebrate population is on! Our oceans contain a remarkable biodiversity, yet an…
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The Fascinating Life Cycle of Snakes
Snakes are found on every continent except for Antarctica and can occupy a wide range of habitats, including forests, deserts,…
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Wait a Minute…Those Aren’t Pandas!
When you pay to go to a zoo to see pandas and get to the panda enclosure, you expect to…
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The Startling Violence of Rutting Season
Things are getting violent at Bushy Park in the genteel London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The park is the…
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Why Do Hamsters Eat Their Own Poop?
What can you do if you feel peckish when you’re having a nap and can’t be bothered to get up…
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How Birds Grow, From Hatching to Fledgling to Flight
Birds exhibit a wide variety of fascinating nesting and offspring-rearing behaviors throughout their lifecycle. Against the odds, they protect and…
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New Toads Found in Tanzania Reproduce Without Tadpoles or Eggs
Scientists have discovered three new toad species in Tanzania that do not go through the tadpole stage of development. In…
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The Surprising Reason You Should Leave Fallen Leaves Alone
That unsightly leaf pile that you’ve been meaning to sweep up for ages is a lot more important than you…
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The Salmon Life Cycle Explained
Salmon are one of the best-known fish, but their complex lifecycle is not always appreciated. They are a native species…
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This Is the Largest Squid in the World
We know that mythical tales of kraken-like sea creatures with one eye and trailing tentacles are not real. That does…
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What Your Hamster Is Trying to Tell You
Hamsters are popular pets, and many families form strong bonds with their rodent pals. However, hamsters communicate in very different…
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Why Anacondas Stretch Their Jaws After Eating Massive Prey
Anacondas are magnificent reptiles. They are semi-aquatic snakes found in tropical South America, and there are several different species. The…
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Brown Bears Gather for a Spectacular Salmon Hunt
This glorious Instagram post shows three brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and Preserve. You have…
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Have You Ever Seen a Stingray Eat?
Stingrays are instantly recognizable creatures. They glide around our oceans and rivers efficiently, using their flattened bodies and ‘wings’ (pectoral…
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Study Reveals Genetic Diversity of New Zealand Penguin
Genetic research has revealed that there is a lot more to New Zealand’s 2024 Bird of the Year than meets…
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The Frog That Makes a Foamy Nest for Its Young
All over the world, young couples are setting up home and creating a safe place for their family to grow.…
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This Mystical-Looking Real-Life Dragon is Stunning
Whoever told you that dragons do not really exist was lying, and we have the proof. Just take a look…
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Why Sick Crows Need Ants
If you were feeling a bit under the weather, perhaps the last thing you would do is lay on an…
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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
It’s rare to get some good news when it comes to conservation. However, a new study has suggested that extinction…
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Meet the Animals Living in Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park spans around 346 square miles of semi-desert shrub steppe and highly eroded and colorful badlands in…
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A Heartbreaking Elephant’s Homage
This terribly sad Instagram post documents a mother elephant’s grief for her stillborn calf. For two days, she carries it…
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A Frog with Eyes in Its Mouth?
We’ve all been fooled by AI images online. You see something weird or incredible, share it with all your friends,…
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Do Dogs Really Get Hiccups?
The gorgeous little pup in this hilarious YouTube clip looks both confused and frustrated by its hiccups. Sitting in the…
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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
For most birds, suffering a wing injury is a total disaster. It makes them extremely vulnerable to predators and is…