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A Small Win for the Eastern Black Rhino Species
The black rhinoceros, also called the hooked-lip rhinoceros, is one of the most unique and treasured animals in Africa. Long…
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Brilliant Blue Samurai Jellyfish Discovered in Japan
One look at a Portuguese man-of-war in the open water, and you would think it was some kind of singular,…
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New ‘Lucifer’ Bee Species Discovered in Australia
The greatest trick the devil pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist. It turns out, however, that Lucifer is…
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How Giraffes Evolved to the Elegant and Vertical Creatures They Are Today
The African continent contains a plethora of creatures great and small, but none stick out quite like giraffes. They tower…
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North America’s Most Common Squirrels and How to Tell Them Apart
The North American squirrel is an oft-seen but under-recognized staple of North America. They operate on a low-key level but…
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The Bizarre History of Morgan Island South Carolina’s Monkey Colony
Morgan Island sits just several miles off the coast of South Carolina. From the water, it looks pretty nondescript. It…
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A Guide to the Animals of Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park was established as a national monument at the turn of the 20th century for good reason. As…
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Why Barred Owls Are Considered ‘Invasive’ in the Western US
They may seem like phantom creatures of the night, but barred owls make themselves known. Also called striped owls and…
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Wild Treehopper With Chandelier-Like Horn Looks Straight Out of Sci-Fi
Some bugs look like actual aliens. While many insects have that classic bug appearance and related attributes, a select few…
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How Local Wildlife Prepares for Harsh Montana Winters
Montana is one of America’s northernmost states, sharing a border with Canada, which means wintertime is remarkably cold and hostile…
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How Minnesota Animals Get Ready for Winter
Every American state experiences winter to some degree, but few bear the brunt of freezing temperatures and environmental shifts like…
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Did Tom Brady Really Clone His Dog?
After Dolly the sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, news of animal cloning seemed to…
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Rare Brown Hyena Becomes Star of Award-Winning Wildlife Photo
Winning the wildlife photograph of the year is a hard enough task, but doing so with a stunning, almost mystical…
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The Animals of Indiana Dunes National Park
One of the more unique National Parks in the United States is undoubtedly Indiana Dunes National Park. Situated on the…
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All of the Fish and Freshwater Creatures You’ll Find in the Tennessee River
There is no doubt about it: the Tennessee River is one of the mightiest rivers in the southeastern United States.…
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What’s Swimming in the Arkansas River? A Look at Its Freshwater Life
The Mississippi River is massive, but one of its major tributaries, the Arkansas River, is no less lengthy. Running 1,469…
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Real-Life Lassie Leads Police to Her Elderly Owner Who’s Fallen and Can’t Get Up
There is no animal on earth quite as loyal to humans as dogs. Whereas cats will give you the cold…
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Every Fish and Freshwater Animal Living in the Ohio River Today
The Ohio River is 981 miles long and flows from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its mouth on the Mississippi River in…
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The Fish and Freshwater Animals That Inhabit the Pecos River
The Rio Grande gets all the accolades for Southwest rivers, but the Pecos River gives it a run for its…
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Doggone Wild: Four People, including a 1-Year-Old, Injured in Dog Attack
Dogs can be the sweetest companions or the most vicious adversaries. They may be man’s best friend, but they are…
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The Turtle That Breathes Through Its Bum
There are many different types of turtles in the world, but almost none are as unique and specialized as the…
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Meet the Incredible Animals That Call the Columbia River Home
There’s no waterway in the Pacific Northwest quite as majestic or lengthy as the Columbia River. It runs 1,243 miles,…
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The Complete Animal Guide to Silver Falls State Park in Oregon
There are many parks in Oregon, but none are quite as luscious, ethereal, and breathtaking as Silver Falls State Park.…
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When You Give a Monkey a Passport
Anyone who has vacationed in a country where monkeys are wandering around knows that these little creatures are not to…
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Do Chickens Have Feelings?
It’s all too easy to discount the chicken. They are such a commonplace bird in the modern world, comprising a…
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10 Animals You Can Actually See Right Through
When it comes to either avoiding predation or hunting through subterfuge, the natural world provides several camouflage strategies. Animals like…
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Amazing Animals Found in New York’s Harriman State Park
Not to be confused with Harriman State Park in Idaho, New York State’s Harriman State Park sits on nearly 50,000…
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Do Tigers Mourn? This Evidence Suggest So
Grief is a strange thing. It hits us when we least expect it, and when it does, it manifests in…
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Every Animal Species That Lives in Death Valley National Park
There aren’t many places on Earth like Death Valley National Park. Located in the barren, inhospitable zone of land that…
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The Dark World of Parrot Smuggling
When you check your bag at the airport, you expect it to travel alongside other people’s personal items like clothes…
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Idiotic Tourists ‘Kidnap’ a Newborn Elk at Yellowstone National Park
It is no secret that tourists can sometimes behave very badly. There are endless stories of people in European museums…
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Every Animal You Can Spot in Acadia National Park
There aren’t many places in the United States like Acadia National Park. Located along the rugged, windswept mid-section coastline of…
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Animals That Can Survive the Harsh Vacuum of Space
It doesn’t matter how tough you are; you can’t survive the unforgiving arms of outer space. It’s a literal vacuum…
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Cats Lounge in a Perfectly Built Mini-Home
Cats may be a mostly nocturnal, mostly carnivorous species, but in many ways, they are just like us. They love…
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Why the Trilobite Beetle Looks Like It Crawled Out of Prehistoric Times
At first glance, the trilobite beetle resembles a leaf or a plant. Seeing a picture of a trilobite beetle, however,…
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Meet the Caracal, the Wild Cat with Amazing Ears
Some people may be able to wiggle their ears, but nobody has the sheer dexterity and ear-moving skill of a…
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Is Bear Hibernation All An Act?
For the longest time, people believed that bears hibernated. It seems like a simple enough concept. During winter, food sources…
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How Whales Communicate Through Water Bubbles
Humans have long hoped to communicate with extraterrestrial life, but perhaps the most intriguing messages are coming from right here…
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Meet 10 Masters of Camouflage in the Rainforest
It’s hard to deny that rainforests have a pulse. In fact, it’s so alive that nearly every square inch of…
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This Duck Feeding Frenzy Has Us Speechless
You’ve probably seen it yourself. Someone throws out some birdseed or stale bread crumbs to a bunch of pigeons in…
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These 25 Senior Dogs Prove Age Is Just a Number
Everyone loves puppies, but it’s all too easy to forget about the older dogs. They may not have that conventional…
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Rhino Horn Splits Watermelon and Demonstrates Its Incredible Strength
It’s hard to deny that rhinos are pretty fascinating animals. They are huge, resemble dinosaurs, and have skin that is…
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The Most Entertaining Animal Shelter Cams
Before the internet, it was pretty hard to see animals from around the world. Even a glimpse of household pets…
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Does Hypnotizing Chickens Really Work?
Hypnotism is a curious phenomenon whereby people or animals fall under a trance, become immobile, or can be moved around…
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Why Gardeners Use Ladybugs to Fight Aphid Infestations
As any serious gardener will tell you, aphids are pests to plants and can become serious thorns in the side…
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How to Tell If Your Bird Is Lonely
Keeping a bird as a pet can be a fun, rewarding experience. Birds that are kept as pets are chosen…
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How Argentine Ants Built the Largest Colony on Earth
One wonders what would happen if humans collaborated like ants. While humans have strong individual streaks, ants seem to almost…
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How a Florida House Cat Helped Scientists Find New Viruses
Almost every indoor/outdoor cat worth its salt will bring home presents in the form of mice. Little do most cat…
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Survivor Fights Off Spotted Hyenas in the Wilderness
Spend a night in the African bush and you can hear them calling, just out beyond the edges of your…
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Why Box Turtles Are Prized But Difficult to Keep as Pets
There are dozens and dozens of turtle types out there, but none is as recognizable as the box turtle. People…