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What Happened When 1,000 Protesters Tried to Free Beagles
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, is the type of place that families go to for a weekend getaway. Located about 25 miles…
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The ‘Bear’ Was Actually a Person in a Suit and Now They’re in Jail
It’s one of the more bizarre stories from the past few years. A group of people in Southern California was…
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How Bat Pups Babble Just Like Human Babies
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A 40-Year Audit Exposes How the Animal Trade Primes the Next Pandemic
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Why Americans Are Spending Record Amounts on Their Pets
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Scientists Thought This Was the Oldest Octopus Until They Found Something Hidden Inside
Scientific knowledge is constantly updated, revised, or reshuffled as new insights emerge. One particular fossil was thought to be the…
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One of The World’s Smallest Vertebrates is a Frog That Fits on a Fingertip
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What the Newest Research Reveals About Veterans with PTSD and Service Dogs
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The One Habit Vets Say Can Help Dogs Live Longer
The state of your teeth can reveal a lot about your overall health. A mouth full of infected gums and…
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The Washington State Bear Hotspots Outdoor Lovers Should Know About
You may think states like California and Montana have a lot of bears, but Washington is among the states with…
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Inside California’s Massive Bear Population and the Places They Roam
It’s hard to fully appreciate the breadth of beauty and depth of ecological diversity California has to offer through pictures…
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A Mysterious Giant Phantom Jellyfish Appears in Rare Deep Sea Encounter
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This Bonobo Proved Imagination Might Not Be Uniquely Human
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These Hidden Pit Stops Are Critical for Migratory Birds’ Survival
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The Evolutionary Leap That Changed Fish and Led to Life on Land
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This Smiling Salamander Took Over Minecraft and Social Media But It’s Vanishing in the Wild
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This Tiny ‘Dragon’ Survives Australia’s Desert With Spikes, a Fake Head, and a Genius Water Trick
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A career in the biological sciences can take you many places. You may find yourself in a cold, sterile laboratory…
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Horse Trainer vs. Equine Behaviorist: What’s the Difference?
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Sloths, Capybaras, and Quokkas: Why Certain Animals Become Kid Obsessions
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Scientists Reveal Hidden Species Hiding in Plain Sight Around the World
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Why These Killer Whales Helped Humans Hunt Other Whales
Ask anyone who’s had encounters with killer whales, and they will tell you just how smart they are. Orcas are…
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Blue Blood and 27,000 Teeth: 10 Fascinating Facts About Slugs
Even for the most ardent nature fan, it is all too easy to overlook slugs. Not only are they small,…
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This Giant Moth Lives Just 7 Days … and Collectors Pay Hundreds for Its Wings
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Foul Play: The Seabird That Defeats Predators with Projectile Vomit
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The London Underground Mosquito Myth: Ancient Origins of an Urban Icon
During the Second World War, one particular insect became the scourge of soldiers and citizens alike. Called the London Underground…
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How “Cocaine Hippos” are Rewriting the Rules of the South American Jungle
No one casts a shadow over the history and legacy of Colombia quite like Pablo Escobar. Once the most powerful…
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I’m Squeaking Here! — Inside the Secret Sonic Language of NYC’s Rats
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Identifying the ‘Forever Chemicals’ Hiding in Your Pet’s Bowl
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Everything ‘Jurassic Park’ Got Wrong About This Famous Dome-Headed Dinosaur
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Crufts Uncovered: The World’s Largest Dog Show and the Hidden Dangers of Extreme Breeding
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The National Zoo Just Welcomed Its First Elephant Calf in 25 Years—and She Needs a Name
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Head under the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will find one of the most beautiful killers in the…
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The Bandit Kingdom: Discovering Miami’s Best-Kept Secret
Our great planet has a monkey island and a snake island, but what about an island chock-full of the most…
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The 5,000-Pound Face-Off: Inside the Peak of Elephant Seal Mating Season
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A Century of Mistaken Identity: The “Prettiest” New Species Discovered in 2025
Sometimes, a creature unknown to science hides in plain sight without anyone realizing its significance. In the case of one…
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Fish Pain Explained: The Hidden Cost of Hooking
The ability of fish to feel pain has been a long-running debate in the scientific community. On one side, you…
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9 Feet of Trouble: Sheriff’s Office Removes Massive Boa from Florida Homeowner’s Yard
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Once Thought Extinct, the Coastal Marten Is Still Holding On — Here’s Where Scientists Found It Hiding
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A Routine Hunt in the Everglades Turned Into a Record-Breaking Python Capture
In the annals of record-breaking animals, there is big, and then there is Florida python big. Leave it to a…
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“Hey, Ellie!”: New Evidence That Elephants Use Individual Vocal Labels (Names)
The idea that animals have their own forms of language has been explored, shared, and expounded upon by scientists for…
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Beyond Punxsutawney: The Real Science of America’s Most Famous Weather Forecaster
On the morning of February 2nd, a familiar scene took place. It featured a group of men in top hats…
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