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The Male Sage Grouse’s Elaborate Mating Ritual
The male greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is the largest grouse species in North America and puts on one of…
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Why You Might See Horseshoe Crabs Swimming Belly Up
The horseshoe crab in the amazing YouTube clip captured at Aquaria KLCC in Malaysia appears to have gotten itself in…
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Mount Everest Day: Discover 13 Animals That Live on the World’s Most Famous Mountain
Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan Mountain Range, is the tallest mountain in the world. It reaches an elevation of…
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Where to Find Mako Sharks, the Speedsters of the Sea
Mako sharks are fast, predatory sharks that can be found swimming in tropical and temperate oceans. These speedsters of the…
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Who Hunts the Hunter? Animals That Prey on Bears
Last year, right around my birthday, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. My…
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Why Thousands of Daddy Longlegs Form Huge Clusters
Some people cannot cope with a single daddy longlegs in their bedroom—or even worse, in a tent—but can you imagine…
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This Honey-Loving Bear Tries to Outsmart an Electric Fence
Bears are quite skilled at finding food and will search just about anywhere for a good meal. Although they are…
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Meet the Most Massive Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a large basin with around 617,800 square miles of water. The area supports diverse marine…
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A Man’s Deep Sea Dive Turns Dark When a Huge Eel Attacks and Bites Him
Deep-sea diving can be an incredible experience with countless coral beds and marine life to explore. However, as one diver…
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Celebrate World Otter Day With These 5 Surprising Otter Facts
Otters are well known for their playful, energetic, and inquisitive behavior. However, did you know that otter play has a…
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Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Beautiful Ways Pet Owners Honor Their Trusty Companions
Animal lovers across time have memorialized their pets with tributes that express the emotional bonds between them and their true…
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These Amazing Animals Have the Most Powerful Memories
Remember the Broadway “Cat” that sang, “Memories all alone in the Moonlight…?” Some animals are notable for their standout ability…
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Lunging Alligator Nearly Bites Florida Man
Imagine a relaxed fishing outing that suddenly turns intense when an angry alligator decides to get up close and personal.…
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Avoid These Dog Breeds If You Also Have Cats
While we’d like to believe that cats and dogs can get along, there are some dog breeds that are guided…
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Garguantuan Snake Invades a Couple’s Home and Refuses to Go Quietly
The worst you’d expect to encounter in your laundry room would be the obvious–dirty laundry. Watch this shocking video where…
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The Biggest Whale Swimming the Ocean Today
The most gigantic animal that has ever lived is the amazing blue whale. Watch this fascinating video revealing all kinds…
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The Massive Crocodiles that Live in Dens 40 Feet Below the Surface
Most crocodiles that create dens only dig them a few feet underground. Crocodiles are some of the largest reptiles in…
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1-on-1 With Animal Welfare Auditor Jacquelyn Babcock
When you hear “animal welfare auditor,” you might envision someone in a suit, clipboard in hand, giving pigs performance reviews.…
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Animals with the Strongest Bites in the US, Ranked
The strongest bite force in the world has been discussed multiple times, as has the strongest bite force of any…
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Why These Beautiful Animals Have Spots
Beauty comes in all forms, shapes, sizes, and patterns in the animal kingdom. You can see every color of the…
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A Snake Catcher Discovered the Biggest Rattlesnake You’ve Ever Seen Under a Barbeque Grill
What would you do if you wanted to throw some steaks on your backyard grill on a nice summer day,…
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Discover 25 Animals with Stunning Blue Eyes
Animals with blue eyes are a rare occurrence in nature due to being linked to recessive genetics, mutations, and specific…
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The Heartbreaking Last Song of the Now-Extinct Kauaʻi ʻŌʻō Bird
One of the unique aspects of our modern era is the ability to preserve sights and sounds. While an animal’s…
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Fact or Fiction: Does Red Really Make Bulls Angry?
You’ve seen the hilarious cartoons where a rabbit is waving a bright red flag at a bull. The bull snorts…
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Your Dog Bit Someone. Now What?
Would you know what to do if your dog bit someone? Unfortunately, each and every dog owner could someday face…
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Hippos in the Wild: A Unit Study for Young Learners
The hippopotamus, or hippo, well-known for their extremely large stature, can often be found grazing the grasslands in Africa on…
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Falcon and Hawk
Hawks and falcons are both birds of prey. However, you may have likely heard people using the terms interchangeably. The…
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Inside the Steel Jaws of a Great White Shark
Great white sharks (otherwise known as great whites or white pointers) are famous for their distinctive fins and ferocious teeth!…
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What Do Chimpanzees Eat? Inside the Diet of Our Closest Relatives
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives. From using forest herbs as medicine to creating and using tools, these intelligent primates…
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This Massive Funnel-Web Spider Is Named After Chris Hemsworth
Australia is known for its deadly creatures of unusual size. From the saltwater crocodile to the box jellyfish and even…
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Meet the Crab-Eating Macaque, an Ocean-Swimming Monkey
If you go swimming in clear, tropical waters with white sandy beaches, you would probably expect to see some marine…
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Fisherman Catches a Northern Pike With Something Still Living In Its Belly
A group of fishermen had quite a surprise when they discovered their catch of the day had something firm and…
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The Strangest Emotional Support Animals That People Actually Have
In the past, it wasn’t unusual to see service dogs and their owners out together in public. The sight of…
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Would a Komodo Dragon or an American Alligator Win in a Fight?
On one side of the world resides the largest extant species of lizard, the Komodo dragon. On the other lives…
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The Dangerous Animals Invading Florida
Invasive species are severely impacting the Everglades, disrupting the delicate balance of its ecosystems. These non-native species outcompete local wildlife,…
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Can You Keep Up? These Animals Have Unbelievable Endurance
Endurance is the act of pushing through a difficult process, whether mental, physical, or otherwise. To endure is to bear…
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Why Ticks Are Thriving in Places They’ve Never Been Before
America has a tick problem. While the overall number of ticks may not be increasing annually, the species of ticks…
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What Fuels a Fly? The Gross Truth About What Flies Eat
Whoops! You left the door open, and one of the world’s least favorite flying guests just zipped inside: the house…
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How to Spot Migrating Monarch Butterflies in Indiana
Every fall, an incredible migration occurs through the state of Indiana, where millions of tiny monarch butterflies fly on their…
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What Makes the Bald Eagle Such an Iconic Bird?
As we continue to admire their majesty and resilience, bald eagles serve as a powerful symbol of nature’s splendor and…
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Why Spiders Are the Best Natural Pest Patrol
Spiders are often referred to as insects, but this is incorrect. Although spiders and insects belong to the same massive…
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Why Male Deer Become Aggressive During Rut Season in Kansas
As the leaves change color during autumn, many animals change their behavior. Reptiles seek out shelters to pass the time…
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How Alligators Survive Cold Winters Without Hibernating
The cold winter months are the most difficult time of year for many animal species. To cope with the challenges…
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These 27 Animals Have Fangs and Some Will Shock You
Animals use a wide variety of adaptations to stay safe in their habitats. One type of adaptation is fangs. Fangs…
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The Smooth Box Crab Proves Chivalry Isn’t Dead
Smooth box crabs (Calappa calappa) are also known as red-spotted crabs, shame-faced crabs, and giant box crabs. They belong to…
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What Eats Bees? Meet the Surprising Predators of the Hive
With a sting that packs a punch, would any creature dare to eat a bee? You would be surprised to…
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How to Naturally Get Rid of Squirrels From Your Yard
Gardening is a beautiful and rewarding hobby, and healthy plants bring a kind of beauty and allure to anyone’s backyard.…
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Here’s How Hermit Crabs Swap Shells Like It’s Nothing
Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells throughout…
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Here’s Where U.S. Bird Populations are Dwindling (and Why)
Many North American bird species are losing secure nesting grounds as ecosystems are altered by development and climate change
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Two Unique Crocodile Species Found Living in Isolation in Mexico
In a major breakthrough for conservation biology, researchers from McGill University and Mexico have identified two new crocodile species living…