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Why This Katydid’s Stunning Beauty Is Actually a Survival Weapon
Beauty is often said to be in the eye of the beholder. And while that may be true in most…
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How a Royal Visit Sparked a Feather Trend That Killed New Zealand’s Huia
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Porcupine Turns the Tables on a Hungry Python
Despite being non-venomous, pythons (Pythonidae) are still deadly creatures. They can grow up to 100 pounds and 30 feet long.…
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Tibbles the Cat Didn’t Wipe out a Species — Humans Did
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How Cats Use Their Unique Skeletal Structure to Squeeze in Tight Spaces
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Watch a Wolf Spider Tote Dozens of Crawling Babies on Her Back
Wolf spiders (family Lycosidae) are active hunters, unlike other spider species that build webs to trap prey. Because of this,…
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Sacred and Incredibly Rare White Bison Calf Arrives in Iowa
When babies are born, it’s always a cause for celebration — but even more so when the babies in question…
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The Precious Moment a Newborn Buffalo Calf Finds Its Footing
Watching a baby take his or her first steps is miraculous, no matter if it’s a human or an animal…
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The Moment a Mama Elephant Kicked a Crocodile Away from Her Baby
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Critically Endangered Orangutan Uses a Rope Bridge for the First Time Ever
History was made in Indonesia recently, and it’s a huge win for the wild animals who live there. In April…
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Baby Elephant Gets the Sweetest Trunk Hug from Its Sister
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A 1-Pound Monkey Rejected by His Mom Now Clings to a Stuffed Dog
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Meet Inspector Clouseau, the World’s Only Pink Manta Ray
Manta rays are some of the coolest sea creatures. They belong to a group that includes over 600 species of…
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Most Dogs Have Dental Disease by Age 3. Can You Spot It?
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Does This Hippo Catch the Boater?
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This Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Was Too Young to Survive Alone
Mountain lions may be some of the wild’s top predators, but when they are young, even they need protection. That’s…
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Man Captures Terrifying Moment a Whale Drags Him Underwater
Not many people live to tell the tale after an underwater encounter with a sea creature, but one man did…
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How Hummingbirds Perform Impossible Looking Aerial Moves
Hummingbirds are some of the most interesting and unique birds in the Americas. And while you may consider yourself lucky…
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Why Bears Remember Where You Keep Food For Years
As we emerge from our cozy winter dens, excited about warmer spring weather, so too are bears coming out of…
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Steve Irwin’s Legacy: How One Zookeeper Changed Our Relationship with Wildlife Forever
Crikey! Nobody loved animals — or inspired such a love of animals in mainstream culture — more than the late…
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1 Million Dollars To Stop 20,000 Bears
After hibernating all winter, bears are waking up this spring, and people could potentially be in danger. In an effort…
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Why Thousands of Salamanders Brave Traffic for a Single Spring Journey
Spring is a season of new life, and with that comes animal behaviors that only happen at this time of…
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This Hammerhead Shark’s Death Has Experts Searching for Clues
Despite a widespread fear of sharks, most of these large fish do not pose a danger to humans. And for…
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Losing a beloved furry family member is the hardest part of being a pet owner. Inevitably, man’s best friend doesn’t…
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This Pufferfish Turns Into a Spiky Balloon in Seconds
Pufferfish are among the most unique fish in the sea—and sometimes in freshwater too! As their name suggests, pufferfish can…
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This Cloud-Like Rabbit Needs Haircuts Every Three Months
Have you ever seen something as unbelievably cute and fluffy as this rabbit? The Angora rabbit looks more like a…
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1,700-Pound Bears Use Tiny Foot Bumps to Walk On Ice
If you thought winter was cold where you live, just imagine how a polar bear must feel! These amazing animals…
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This Doberman Beat 2,500 Dogs to Win Westminster’s Top Prize
The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show celebrated its 150th annual event in February 2026, and one very lucky dog…
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This is the Adorable Way a Seal Acts Like a Human Baby
Baby animals sometimes act just like humans, and it’s the cutest thing ever. Take harbor seal pups, for example. These…
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Horses May Grieve More Like Elephants Than We Realized
Death is a part of life, but some animals are more in tune with loss and grief than others. Horses…
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Nature’s Candy: This Adorable Pink Moth Looks Sweet Enough to Eat
Butterflies get all the credit, but some moths are just as beautiful as their winged counterparts. Case in point: the…
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This Real-World Larva Looks Like a Mini Dragon
The animal kingdom can be even stranger than fiction. Case in point: a larva that looks more like it was…
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This Parrot Ordered Its Own Snacks Using Alexa
Polly, want a cracker? Apparently, she does—and a lot more! But she doesn’t need you to get it. After all,…
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Why Some Dogs Bond Deeply With One Toy and Take It Everywhere
Whether or not they are officially designated as your emotional support animal, there’s no denying the comfort and joy our…
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How a Paralyzed Rabbit Outruns Her Limits—on Wheels
How do you get around if you’ve lost the use of your legs? Using a wheelchair is one great option…
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Tytan and Notty: How a Zebra Foal and Baby Rhino Forge a Bond Stronger Than Instinct
It’s unusual to see animals of different species become friends — especially in the wild. Sure, we’ve seen farm animals…
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What Happens If Your Dog or Cat Eats a Poinsettia?
Poinsettias are the most beautiful Christmas flower, with their bright red leaves that instantly put you in a holly jolly…
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Is This a Cat or a Bear?
Is it a cat? Is it a bear? Actually, it’s neither. There is an animal roaming Southeast Asia that seems…
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You May Have the Chance to See a Snowy Owl This Winter
If you are a birder, a fan of Harry Potter, or simply love seeing cool natural phenomena in unexpected places,…
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Newborn Giraffe Meets Dad and Sibling
Babies are a miracle, including in the animal kingdom. If you’ve ever been excited to welcome a new baby or…
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Why Hundreds of Brazil’s Pink Dolphins Died
Most people enjoy spotting dolphins on vacation, but if you visited Brazil in 2023, you would not have wanted to…
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These Puppies Are Stealing Seniors’ Hearts (and Ours!)
You may have thought puppies were cute before, but seeing puppies snuggling in the arms of senior residents at an…
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Red-Lipped Batfish Looks Like It’s Wearing Makeup
With bright red lips and dark eyes that are bold and glamorous, this incredible underwater creature looks like it’s all…
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mom Snuggles Her New Puppy
Everybody thinks puppies are cute — but no one more than their own mothers! That’s right, doggy moms aren’t immune…
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The Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey Looks Like an Ewok
Some animals are so cute, we can’t believe they actually exist in real life. Case in point: the golden snub-nosed…
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The Fascinating Annual Arrival of Humpback Whales at This National Marine Sanctuary
If you happen to be in Hawaii from November through April, you can witness one of the coolest natural phenomena:…
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Buffalo Pumps Its Own Water in Incredible Display of Intelligence
Who needs humans when you can pump your own water? This buffalo does just that in an impressive video that…
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What is a Woolly Worm and Why Do People Trust Its Forecasting Skills?
Groundhogs aren’t the only animals known for predicting the weather. Move aside, Punxsutawney Phil — a smaller creature can supposedly…
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Meet the Adorable New Baby Sloth at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Baby animals are our favorite. Puppies, kittens, chicks, bunnies — the list goes on and on! And if you go…
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Why Are These Bats Glowing Green?
Eerie things start to pop up around Halloween — black cats prowling in the night, ghost sightings, and bats glowing…