Animal News & Articles

Of all the unique flying, buzzing specimens out there, bumblebees are one of the most mesmerizing...even when they're engaging in surprising acts. Bee mating happens out in the open, and… Read More

By Lianna Tedesco 2 weeks ago

No creature embodies the idea that "it takes a village" quite like ants. Using chemical signals and other ephemeral communication methods like antennal codes, ants can work together to build… Read More

By Tad Malone 2 weeks ago

Nature finds a way. Even in the most inhospitable conditions on Earth, life figures out how to not only survive but flourish. Take sea spiders, for example. A new study… Read More

By Tad Malone 2 weeks ago

There are over 12,500 known ant species in the world, with new ant species still being discovered by scientists to this day. You've probably come across several ant species without… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 2 weeks ago

Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it's one of the best ways to determine an animal's behavior. An animal's poop,… Read More

By Lianna Tedesco 2 weeks ago

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed that seven species of pangolin be protected under the Endangered Species Act. Pangolins are often poached for their meat and scales. The… Read More

By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago

Dolphins are one of the most social mammals. They are highly intelligent as well, utilizing their communication skills to both cooperatively hunt and learn what is socially acceptable within a… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

Anyone with a pool knows how easily animals can become stuck swimming in circles. It's not uncommon to find insects, mice, and even frogs floating around the deep end. Bats… Read More

By Lianna Tedesco 2 weeks ago

Before Moo Deng became a viral sensation, baby Obi was making waves with his mom at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia. A YouTube video from Zoos Victoria shows the baby pygmy… Read More

By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago

At a certain point in every young person's life, they leave home to begin their own independent journey — whether by going off to college, starting a new job, moving… Read More

By Kellianne Matthews 2 weeks ago

Islands are biodiversity hotspots. They only make up 5 percent of the world’s land mass, but they are home to 20 percent of its bird, reptile, and plant species, many… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago

In this wonderful Instagram post, you get to see a very rare creature. It is a pale yellow or cream sea turtle, and, what’s more, this one has survived long… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago

In the intricate world of insects, few creatures capture the imagination quite like the flatid planthopper waxy nymph. These tiny, sap-sucking insects are more than just delicate figures that look… Read More

By Johanna Kennelly Ullman 2 weeks ago

There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except the Arctic. Many of them travel thousands of miles between… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago

Dancing is a time-honored way to find the perfect match (if you’ve ever seen Bridgerton, then you know exactly what we mean). Signing dance cards and waltzing across ballrooms may… Read More

By Sydni Ellis 2 weeks ago

When shark bites make the news, it is typically Florida that is in the headlines. This is because of the shark attacks that occur in the United States, Florida leads… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

Matriphagy is a type of animal behavior where the young eat their own mother. It is the ultimate display of maternal martyrdom and takes motherly love to the highest level.… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago

Humans may take baths with water, but there are plenty of animals out there that prefer using dirt to get themselves clean. It may seem counterintuitive, but dirt baths are… Read More

By Tad Malone 2 weeks ago

Scientific discoveries are typically made through observations of the natural world. From watching an apple fall from a tree to theories of evolution, our eyes are what provide us with… Read More

By Arnel Lawrence 2 weeks ago

The Yangtze finless porpoise is one of the most endangered animals in China. Found only in China's Yangtze River and nearby lakes, such as Poyang Lake and Tian-E-Zhou Oxbow Lake,… Read More

By Johanna Kennelly Ullman 2 weeks ago

The motivation behind everything that animals do is to stay alive, at least until they have produced offspring. Any species that cannot do this is not going to last for… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago

Cheetahs may lead solitary lives, but they make incredible mothers. Female cheetahs tend to live alone unless they have their cubs with them. Mother cheetahs don't let their cubs stray… Read More

By Jennifer Geer 2 weeks ago

You're outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, "Is it a squirrel?" "Is it a bat?" And the answer to both is "no." It's just… Read More

By Lianna Tedesco 2 weeks ago

If you're ever diving off the coast of the Philippines and have a keen eye, you might be lucky enough to spot something that looks remarkably like an underwater Pokémon… Read More

By Kellianne Matthews 2 weeks ago

Alternatives to the current fuel used to power planes have been explored for decades, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and creating cleaner air. Immediately, the thought that comes… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

Sunlight is critical to life on Earth, but excessive exposure to sunlight can cause serious harm. Infrared rays can cause burns, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages the DNA of cells.… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago

Some fish change colors to blend in with their environment, but the stargazer fish has a different camouflaging technique. It goes from swimming to burying itself in the sand at… Read More

By Sydni Ellis 2 weeks ago

Forest fires have historically been viewed as catastrophic events. Thanks to climate change, forest fires are now a threat for much longer periods of the year, rather than being limited… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 2 weeks ago

Alpacas are funny creatures. You've probably seen a funny video online of an alpaca spitting on a zoo-goer, but they also scream. What do these screams mean? Is it a… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 2 weeks ago

Did you know crocodiles and alligators can be born without tails? The crocodile in this incredible Instagram video has a congenital anomaly called "amelia," which refers to the absence of… Read More

By Trina Julian Edwards 2 weeks ago

Porcupines are famous for their pointy quills that can hurt their predators. In the wild, this spiky defense lets the porcupine stay safe, even amongst fearful predators like leopards. This… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 2 weeks ago

Have you ever seen a fish eat a bird? Probably not, but that's exactly what the Wels catfish is capable of doing. This video from BBC Earth shows a Wels… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 2 weeks ago

Eagles are incredible birds with extremely strong talons. Part of their carnivore diet includes fish, meaning they use their sharp talons to hunt in the water. How does an eagle… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 2 weeks ago

The honeybee, with its black and yellow coat, exemplifies pollinator prowess. Apis mellifera, or honeybees, are extraordinary insects that pollinate about 15 billion worth of food crops each year commercially… Read More

By Arnel Lawrence 2 weeks ago

You may have looked into working in different animal-related careers, perhaps as a vet, zoologist, or in other fields, but you worry that you don't have the time or money… Read More

By Justin Zipprich 2 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered how tortoises lay eggs? For many temperate species, such as Mediterranean and North American tortoises, eggs typically hatch between late August and early October, though hatching… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 2 weeks ago

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that… Read More

By Doug Shaffer 2 weeks ago

You would think that animals that can put on an incredible show like the one captured in this amazing YouTube clip would be very well known, but the opposite is… Read More

By Sharon Parry 2 weeks ago