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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?
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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…
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A Newborn Kitten Sticks Out Its Tiny Tongue
Cute cat content is basically why the internet was invented (and it’s still one of our favorite parts of social…
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Why Your Cat Is Acting Out and How to Help Them Behave Better
Cats are some of the most beloved animals in the world. Recent estimates suggest there are between 600 million and…
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Why the Largest Sea Turtle Is Among the Most Threatened
The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest living sea turtle in the world — and also one of…
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Why You Should Stop Raking Leaves This Fall
Did you know that doing your regular fall yard work could inadvertently lead to destroying local wildlife? One of the…
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These Grumpy Pets in Halloween Costumes Are Adorable
When deciding on your Halloween plans this year, don’t forget your furry friends! There is absolutely nothing cuter than our…
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10 Animals That Seem to Break the Laws of Physics
Even the biggest skeptics believe in the magic of animals. These creatures, both the incredibly small and the massively huge,…
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Viral Mini Dachshund Puppy Melts Hearts Everywhere
Warning: this video might give you puppy fever. Puppies are always cute, of course, but this one in particular will…
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Scientists Save Frogs From Deadly Fungus With DIY Saunas
Scientists are so good at thinking outside the box to help animals in need. When one conservation method doesn’t work,…
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Are Chimps Getting Drunk?
Could monkeys become our new favorite drinking buddies? As a rule of thumb, alcohol is not recommended for animals as…
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These Are 8 Foods to Never Feed Your Parakeet
Parakeet owners — did you know there are certain foods you should never feed your bird? These eight foods can…
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A Tiny Kitten Discovers Her Claws for the First Time
Is there anything more ferociously cute than a kitten? These little balls of adorableness are curious to the bone and…
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17 Black Dogs That Will Make Your Heart Melt
Historically, black dogs have gotten a bad rep. They represented something supernatural or even demonic in folklore. They were also…
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These Rare Dolphins Left Onlookers Stunned
Whale-watchers in Mexico recently experienced the surprise of a lifetime when they encountered a rare group of dolphins on the…
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Are Octopuses the Ultimate Multitaskers?
As a mom, I’ve wished I had more hands on multiple occasions. Imagine how much more we could accomplish if…
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A Brutal Bullfrog Boxing Match
At first glance, you might think wild bullfrogs are trained WWE professionals. The fighting, the drama, the expert skill —…
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Why Flamingos Are Pink (and Other Fascinating Facts)
Flamingos are some of the prettiest birds around. Estimates suggest that there are between 2.5 and 3.5 million flamingos living…
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The Most Common Dog Sleeping Positions and What They Mean
Sleepy dogs are so cute, whether they’re cuddled up with you or snoozing on their dog beds — or sprawled…
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These Are 8 Scents That Horses Find Calming
Horses have a highly developed olfactory system, allowing them to detect smells that humans cannot. They can recognize individual scents…
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The Annual Crab Migration That Stops Traffic on Christmas Island
Visit Christmas Island this fall to see one of the most incredible natural animal encounters of your life: the annual…
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How One Zoo Is Helping to Revive an Imperiled Crocodile Species
For the third year in a row, the Fort Worth Zoo has achieved the remarkable: growing the population of critically…
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Why River Otters Run and Slide Across Ice and Mud All Year Long
While sea otters spend the majority of their time in the water, river otters will often run and play on…
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Bees Perform Stunning Mexican Wave to Defend Their Colony
Sports fans know what the Mexican wave is — also known as just “the wave.” When stadiums are packed with…
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Here’s Why You’re Being Swarmed By Fruit Flies This Summer
Have you ever unpeeled a banana and found tiny flies crawling around it, or had other produce swarmed by insects?…
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Adorable Otter Pups Make a Splash in New Cincinnati Zoo Habitat
Visitors are flipping out over the cutest new residents at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. For the first time,…
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Is This Crocodile Eating Her Babies or Taking Them to Safety?
Crocodiles are deadly creatures, and if you see one walking toward you, then you probably want to get out of…
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This Zoo Wants Your Pets … to Feed to Its Residents
In the animal kingdom, dinner is served only after you catch it. The lower you are on the food chain,…
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5 Common Reasons Why Your Dog Keeps Itching
Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out…
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How Horses Sleep Standing Up—and Why They Need to Lie Down, Too
Cats are famous for their ability to nap anywhere and everywhere, but horses have a cool naptime trick too. They…
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What to Do If You Find a Baby Animal This Summer
Baby animals are the cutest creatures on Earth. Puppies, kittens, piglets, goslings, cubs, calves, and more — they are simply…
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Why Male Giraffes Drink Urine During Mating Season
Feeling thirsty? You might not want to ask a giraffe for a drink, or they could share the unusual beverage…
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Would You Eat a Rat to Save a Swamp?
Back in 1899, a harmful rodent called nutria was introduced to the U.S. through the fur trade. Since then, they…
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Why Sea Stars Huddle Together Beneath the Waves
Stars twinkle overhead, but under the sea, stars huddle together. Sea stars, that is! Sea stars (Asteroidea), commonly known as…
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Orchid Mantis Looks Like a Flower and Drinks Like a Fairy
Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus)…
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Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including These 9 Enormous Insects
Many wild and interesting bugs call Texas home. From our state insect (the monarch butterfly!) to Texas red-headed centipedes (which…
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Do Octopuses Dream? Scientists Think They Just Might
Blending in with your surroundings is a crucial (and fascinating) skill in the animal kingdom, which is why many animals…
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Why Red Pandas Were Fired From Their Hotel Wake-Up Call Jobs
With their long, fluffy tails, white-lined ears, and quiet demeanor, red pandas are some of the cutest creatures in the…
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Tourists Stunned After Witnessing Screaming Koalas
Most people think of koalas as fuzzy, gentle little creatures. We have them as stuffed animals, use koala pictures as…
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Flock of Wild Parakeets Swarms a Car in the Australian Outback
Finding birds all over your car isn’t most people’s idea of fun. After all, with birds comes bird poop, and…
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Giant Rattlesnake Discovered in California Kitchen
Picture this: you walk into your kitchen in the morning, bleary-eyed and desperately in need of coffee. It’s just a…
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Do Animals Have a Sixth Sense? Science Says Yes
Have you ever felt like your dog had a sixth sense? We know they have outstanding hearing (they’re at our…