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A New Bill in Alabama May be Detrimental to the Deer Population. Here’s Why.
There has always been a unique relationship between the people of Alabama and the deer that call the state home.…
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The 5 Most Alligator-Infested Rivers in Florida
You’ve heard it time and time again: If you’re near freshwater in Florida, you’re not far from an alligator. From…
Animal Lists
These Real-Life ‘Unicorns’ All Have One Horn
All animals have their special characteristics and features. Some are known for, or even named after, a certain feature. That’s…
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Who Wins in a Fight Between a Fox and a Raccoon?
Many nocturnal creatures lurk around neighborhoods, such as the fox and raccoon. These two mammals often stay close to human-populated…
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Gigantic Polar Bears Play with Sled Dogs in a Nerve-wracking Friendship
Polar bears are fearsome predators, but thankfully, most of us will never have to worry about encountering them in the…
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What Makes Sea Turtles and Land Turtles So Different
Although the phrase ‘turtles all the way down’ is just an expression, turtles really are found all around us. While…
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Yellowstone Ranger Explains How to Stay Safe Around Bison
Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. Yellowstone bison are…
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Giraffe Puts a Stop to a Young Rhino’s Antics With One Powerful Kick
Modern zoos house multiple species together in enclosures to recreate an animal’s experience in the wild. In Africa, giraffes and…
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Are Jurassic World’s Raptors Finally Accurate in ‘Rebirth’?
The Jurassic Park franchise isn’t exactly an educational resource. Hollywood often runs wild with ideas, especially those of the prehistoric…
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These Indiana Cities May be Overrun By Cicadas This Year
Indiana is not ground zero for cicada sightings this year, but there will be some emerging in the southern part…
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Sharks Mysteriously Appear in a Inland California Park
Trips to the rocky intertidal zone can unveil an incredible array of marine creatures. Recently, in the remote sections of…
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House Spiders Go High-Tech: CRISPR Swaps DNA for Dazzling Red Silk
The possibility of editing our genes once seemed more like science fiction than reality. Times have changed with the development…
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Inside the Rescue Mission That Saved Hundreds from Fur and Urine Farm
Earlier this year, over 330 animals were saved from a fur and urine farm in Ohio. The rescue shed light…
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Scientists Discover New Invasive Flatworm Species in North Carolina
Scientists have discovered a new species of flatworm living in North Carolina. Although it was first spotted in the state…
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How to Stay Safe When Hiking With Your Dog
This video offers tips from an official park ranger on how to make the most of your time in the…
Education
All About Monkeys: A Unit Plan for Kids!
Monkeys are highly intelligent mammals, found in diverse habitats across the world, from the jungles of South America to the…
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The Best Birding Apps That Help You Identify Every Bird You See
Birding season has arrived, bringing with it many birds we have yet to identify. Birding apps are the solution, whether…
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The Most Striking Spiky Animals Alive Today
The natural world is full of creatures with unusual and awe-inspiring adaptations. One such adaptation that has evolved in various…
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Can a Raccoon Beat a Skunk in a Fight? Here’s What the Science Says.
Skunks and raccoons are both known for their distinctive black-and-white appearance. Both are omnivorous and capable hunters. They are found…
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What Really Happens During Deer Rutting Season in the Wild
While bucks are fattening their bodies and growing antlers, female deer (otherwise known as does) are preparing for a short…
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What Happens When a Man Pokes a Massive Fire Ant Hill?
Red imported fire ants are an invasive ant species originally from South America. These aggressive ants have been spreading across…
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This Insect’s Paralyzing Saliva Makes It a Green Garden Assassin — and One You Want Around
Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey…
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This Captive Bird Uses a Toy to Practice Wild Survival Skills
The star of this fascinating video clip is Kevin, who was a bird called a red-legged seriema. Kevin was raised…
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Yellowstone Ranger Explains How to Stay Safe Around Bears
Yellowstone National Park is home to two species of bears: grizzly bears and black bears, and is considered one of…
Articles
Everything Black Bears Eat, from Berries to Bobcats
Black bears are a relatively common sight throughout the woodlands and forests of North America. These mammals are often confused…
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Amazing Footage Shows a Mother Gator Helping Her Hatchlings
A mother alligator carefully digs up and retrieves her hatchlings one by one, placing them in a nearby shallow pool…
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The Surprising Similarities Between Red Pandas and Raccoons
While you may think that a red pandas and raccoons are very similar animals, they have more differences than you’d…
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This Adorable Baby Elephant Taking Its First Steps Has Us Swooning
Is there anything cuter than seeing a newborn baby? Their big eyes, tiny size, and wobbly legs as they walk…
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These 15 Animals Have Shockingly Short Attention Spans
We have all enjoyed a chuckle at the adorable dog walking across the lawn when, in the blink of an…
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These Are the 10 Most Beautiful Animals in the World
: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so there is no doubt that others will have a different…
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Inside the Fierce Rivalry Between Lions and Hyenas
Disney’s The Lion King unfairly vilified spotted hyenas, but it did capture the tenuous relationship between hyenas and lions in…
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When and Where to Spot Monarchs in Alabama This Year
Monarch butterflies are the only butterfly species known to make a two-way migration, traveling both north and south each year.…
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How the Black Heron Uses a Stunning Canopy to Hunt
The black heron (Egretta ardesiaca) is found in the wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is part of the…
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15 Dangerous Beaches To Avoid On Your Family Vacation
Nothing can ruin a good family getaway like an overcrowded, dirty, or dangerous location. Typically a vacation is meant to be a…
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How Orb Weaver Spiders Spin Intricate Webs Every Day
Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best:…
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Where Broken Animals and Broken Hearts Heal: Inside The Gentle Barn
Did anyone else have a beloved childhood pet they fully believed was sent to live on a farm, not realizing…
Video
Mischievous Bear Breaks into Parked Cars at Night
Lock your car at night because these pesky bears might just try to break in!
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These 5 Animals Could Easily Defeat a Great White Shark
Although great whites are incredibly powerful and dangerous, they do have a few predators of their own. Even more, they…
Articles
If Dinosaurs Returned, They’d Thrive in These Specific Habitats
Have you ever thought about what it would be like if dinosaurs were still roaming the world? It is hard not…
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Meet the Most Social Animals Still Roaming the Planet Today
Animals across the planet can be unpredictable in their behavior and actions. Yet, there are many cases where animals have…
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The Top 9 Smallest Dogs in the World
Teacup designer dogs can be the perfect addition to your home, but do not overlook some standard breeds that stay…
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How Praying Mantises Confuse Predators by Imitating Plants
The squad of insects captured in this extraordinary YouTube clip is among the most visually striking you are likely to…
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Why the Portuguese Man o’ War Looks Like a Floating Balloon
The striking YouTube footage of a Portuguese Man o’ War was captured on a beach at Olivenca, Bahia, in Brazil.…
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What to Do if You Find a Spider in Your Grapes
In 2023, a woman posted a video to TikTok that showed a black widow in her manager’s plastic container of…
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11 Incredible Animals That Regenerate Limbs, Organs, and More
There are countless natural wonders around the globe. They are too numerous to count, and we humans never get tired…
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How Humpback Whales Use a Bubble Trick to Capture Prey
Humpback whales are massive, intelligent, and social creatures residing in all oceans around the globe. These whales can grow up…
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Scallops Can Swim Faster Than You Think, Thanks to This Trick
Scallops are a staple in any seafood diet. While we often see them on the table as food, their life…
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Why Sun Spiders Kill Ants Without Eating Them
Sun spiders, also known as camel spiders, aren’t actually spiders at all. They have a fearsome reputation and will prey…
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These Awe-Inspiring Lizards Look Like Dragons
: In this list, you will find 9 incredible lizards that look like dragons. Dragons have been depicted in different…
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Ever Seen a Bug Use Its Nose Like a Power Tool? Meet the Weevil
Have you ever seen a weevil up close before? These tiny insects are famous for their ability to drill holes.…