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Goats Can Do Something Chimps Can’t — and Babies Can
When it comes to being the greatest of all time, domestic goats may actually be the GOAT—at least among barnyard…
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The Invasive Species Making Mississippians Nervous
Behind this slightly scary Instagram post is a serious message about an invasive species. The post features a close-up shot…
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Why Female Chickadees Leave Their Mates for Smarter Birds
A fascinating new study has revealed that female chickadees are very fussy when it comes to selecting a father for…
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Australia Sees 3 Shark Fatalities in 30 Days, Far Above Normal
For the third time in less than one month, a fatal shark attack occurred off the Australian coast. Shark attacks…
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From Hypothermic Shock to Open Ocean: 9 Sea Turtles Go Home
After spending the winter recovering, a group of rehabilitated sea turtles recently experienced a happy home-going as they were returned…
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Climate Change May Be Sending Whale Sharks to NC Waters
A fishing trip turned into an encounter of a lifetime when a rare whale shark was spotted off the coast…
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A Shark Circled This Surfer — a Drone Operator Noticed Before He Did
A drone operator spotted a great white shark circling a surfer off the California coast, and what he did next…
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The U.S. Plan to Kill 450,000 Owls to Save One Species
In the Pacific Northwest, an owl hunt is underway. Members of the Yakama Nation have started shooting barred owls on…
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Desert Royalty: The Endangered Camels and Why Their Survival Matters
When we think about camels, most people probably think of them as the dependable animals carrying people across harsh deserts.…
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She Lost a Hand and Leg. Her Story Sparked a New Federal Law.
Coastal states are popular for their access to the ocean. However, those who choose to splash in the waves take…
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‘Last of Us’ Zombie Spider Discovered in the Amazon
Spiders living in the Amazon rainforest defend themselves from predators using an amazing variety of strategies. One newly discovered species…
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The Coqui Frog’s Risky Survival Bet: Grow Fast or Fight Disease
There are false notions out there regarding the limits of physiological processes. For years, some people have circulated the idea…
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This Velociraptor’s Four-Winged Cousin Hunted Birds
Thanks to Jurassic Park, velociraptors are the best-known of the bird dinosaurs, known as dromaeosaurs. However, a new member of…
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A Shark That Walks on Land Was Just Found Completely by Accident
Normally, when the discovery of a new species hits the headlines, it involves splitting taxonomic hairs between previously established species.…
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What Really Makes a Queen Bee? It’s Not Just Royal Jelly
Scientists have long believed the key to making a young honeybee into a queen was to feed her royal jelly.…
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A 5-Day Firefly Lesson Plan for Kids
Fireflies are remarkable insects, most well-known for their unique ability to produce flashes of light on warm, summer nights. Commonly…
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Does Owning a Cat or Dog Lower Your Stress?
Cats and dogs have been our loyal companions for thousands of years. Our ancestors initially used them for rodent control,…
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A 100% Fatal Wildlife Disease Can Spread with No Symptoms
Chronic wasting disease, also known as CWD, is 100% fatal. Each year, it kills thousands of animals across the U.S.…
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600 Belugas Reveal a Surprising Mating Strategy Hidden Under Arctic Ice
Beluga whales are often called the “canaries of the sea” because they are incredibly vocal and communicate in close-knit pods…
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Inside the Screwworm Crackdown, from AI Drones to Entry Permits
Farmers were dreading it, health authorities were awaiting it, and the general populace had no real idea of its approach…
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Rediscovered in 2014, This Salamander’s Habitat Was Almost Lost to Coffee
Amphibians rarely get the conservation attention they deserve because they are uncharismatic creatures. But given the role they play in…
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Georgia Officials Warn Invasive 4-Foot Lizards Are Threatening Native Wildlife
A large South American lizard is causing concern to wildlife officials in the state of Georgia. The Argentine black and…
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How Feeding Ducks Bread Can Cause “Angel Wing”
It seems innocent enough to toss a duck your spare bread crust, but this lakeside pastime may actually be killing…
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A Cornish Isolated Ecosystem Is Hiding a Rare Treasure
The extraordinarily beautiful scene captured in this Instagram post is also a superb example of genetic morphs or how diet…
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Scientist Who Presented the “Alpha Wolf” Theory Later Spent Decades Debunking It
We’ve all heard the term alpha wolf, and some of us may even refer to ourselves as one. The concept…
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A Nightjar’s Whole Life Runs on a 29-Day Lunar Clock
Humans use calendars, while animals track the seasons in myriad ways — but the red-necked nightjar answers only to the…
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Florida Is Paying Participants $25,000 to Hunt Everglades Pythons This July
Nothing says Florida quite like a state agency-sponsored event where participants can win $10,000 in cash by hunting and capturing…
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Signs an Animal Could Be Infected with Rabies
Just recently, several wild foxes were discovered living in Baltimore’s Roland Park. It was believed that the foxes had rabies.…
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Spotting the Signs of Tick-Borne Illness
It’s nice when parents encourage their kids to get outside and enjoy nature from time to time. It’s a chance…
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There are 126 Species of Opossum, And One Eats Venomous Snakes and Survives
Opossums get a bad reputation. They’re often the unlovable pests of the garden and an unwelcome visitor to the trash…
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This Gorilla’s Post-Fight Reflection Looks Eerily Human
Gorillas are very intelligent creatures who experience many of the same emotions that humans do. Some of these heightened emotions…
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How a Colonial Ban on Aboriginal Fire Erased a Marsupial Acrobat
Aboriginal fire management was practiced in Australia for tens of thousands of years. It kept animal habitats protected and cleared…
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Ranking Cities Where Dogs Attack Postal Workers the Most
If you’re of a certain age, you’ve likely heard the stereotype that dogs attack postal workers on a regular basis.…
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Scientists Can’t Explain Why This Python Ate Another Python
It is not uncommon to spot a Burmese or reticulated python constricting and killing prey in their natural habitat. However,…
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The Smallest Wild Cats on Earth
When people think of wild cats, they often picture the most famous big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards. Yet…
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The Weirdest Turtle Heads in Nature
Turtles are instantly recognized by the shell on their backs, but across species, there are some incredibly unique heads that…
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Understanding Nature’s Blue-Blooded Creatures
Blood is synonymous with bright red or deep maroon, but it certainly doesn’t generally bring to mind shades of blue.…
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8 Fantastical Felines That Look Like They Belong in a Storybook
Cats have an air of mystery about them. Their slinking movements, glowing eyes, and unpredictable personalities have led to many…
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The Hidden Link Between Bees and Human Health
When most people think of bees, they picture honey bees buzzing around a hive. But honey bees are just a…
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New Tool Gives 3-Month Warning Before Heat Kills Endangered Animals
What if scientists could not only track heat waves but also predict when they would threaten thousands of species? A…
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This Ant Swims in Acid, and Feeds the Plant That Shelters It
In the tropical rainforests of Borneo, it’s a bug-eat-bug world. Many seek protection from predators ten times their size, while…
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A Drunk Stranger Ended an Entire Species at a Thai Temple
Sporting some of the most elaborate antlers ever seen, Schomburgk’s deer seemed almost mythical even when it was alive. It…
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Turn Over a River Rock and See What Monitors Our Drinking Water
A mysterious world lives beneath the surface of our freshwater rivers, streams, and wetlands. Underneath the waters of fast-moving rivers,…
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The Duck That Slipped Away Without a Sound
When it comes to extinct birds, the ones that come to mind first are those that are famous for being…
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A 25-Year Battle to Protect Wyoming’s Pronghorn Path Nears Its End
The fastest land mammal in North America embarks on a 150- to 200-mile trek every spring and again in the…
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The Australian Rat That Flips Cane Toads Before Eating Them
Rats are not always viewed in a positive light. Scientists are becoming increasingly aware, however, that the Australian water rat…
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Hundreds of Thousands of Mice Are Swarming Australia’s Farms
A mouse plague of Biblical proportions has struck parts of Australia, and it’s not for the first time. The startling…
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Once Terrified of Humans, These Gorillas Now Teach Their Young Trust
In Cameroon’s Campo Ma’an National Park, western lowland gorillas were once a rare sight. If they heard a human voice,…
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These Miniature Animals Are Almost Too Small to Believe
When most people think of impressive animals, they usually imagine large mammals, like giant elephants, massive whales, or towering giraffes.…
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Inside the 14-Month Search for the Missing Natural Bridge Zoo Giraffes
If you follow wildlife conservation or animal welfare news, you might remember a story from spring of 2025. Two pregnant…