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That “Bear Hug” Video Is Adorable, But It Also Reveals Something Deeper About Black Bear Families
At first glance, the Instagram reel looks like pure sweetness as a baby bear runs toward its mother in Western…
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What Happens Inside This Bat-Filled Cave Could Trigger a Deadly Virus Outbreak
Ebola is one of the world’s deadliest viruses, and Marburg is its cousin. This hemorrhagic virus shares many symptoms with…
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Could This Tiny Mouse’s Genes Actually Save It from Extinction?
Organisms have been evolving to adapt to changing environmental conditions ever since life on Earth began. Those species that can…
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Scientists Gave Raccoons a 9-Lock Puzzle Box. The Results Surprised Them.
Before I came face-to-face with raccoons for the first time, I thought my home was being robbed. I woke up…
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A 20-Year Mouse Cloning Experiment Reached a Grim Breaking Point
Once in a blue moon, an animal cloning story appears in the headlines before disappearing back into the ether. Cloning…
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Australia’s Rarest Reptile Was Misidentified for 25 Years and Is Nearly Gone
Australia is known for its rare and interesting critters. Some can be frightening and venomous, while others are intimidating but…
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From Dogfish to 40-Foot Basking Sharks, Cape Cod’s Full Shark List
When you think of sharks swimming in Cape Cod, you probably think first of the famous great white. However, Cape…
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Inside the World of the Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus is one of the most recognizable animals on the planet. With their tiny ears, enormous heads, and stocky…
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This Rhino Nearly Died at Two Months Old and Now, She Has 3 Calves
It’s important to take stock of the small moments and little victories. This is especially true if you’re a member…
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Face to Face With a Great White Shark
Great white sharks are terrifying, and for good reason. While attacks are rare, their sheer size and razor-sharp, serrated teeth…
Dog Facts
Before You Share a Snack, Know Which Nuts Can Put Dogs at Risk
Drop a nut on the floor, and there’s a good chance your dog will snap it up before you can…
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That Giant Duckling Parade Isn’t One Big Family, It’s a Survival Strategy
At first glance, a mother duck followed by a long, wobbling parade of ducklings looks like a sweet family scene.…
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Why Baby Tapirs Look Like Walking Watermelons
The tapir is one of evolution’s quieter success stories — an ancient, oddly proportioned mammal that has changed very little…
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New Tarantulas Have the Longest Male Organs of Any Known Species
A recent taxonomical revision of the tarantula genus Monocentropus led to the discovery of a new genus with a highly…
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Meet Piggle and Puddin, Some of the Rarest Captive Baby Animals in Australia
The Australian Reptile Park is pleased to unveil two baby echidnas to the public. The short-beaked echidna puggles were born…
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Human Drug Use Is Quietly Rewiring Wild Salmon Behavior
Water tests from Suffolk, England, are revealing hard truths about drug contamination in our waterways. Some even tested high for…
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A Squirrel Just Humiliated a Bobcat in Someone’s Backyard
Hunting among wild animals can often look like a game of cat and mouse, with the animals running around each…
Education
Clever Crows: A Free Unit Plan for Kids!
Crows are highly adaptable, physically distinguishable birds that can be found in a variety of diverse habitats. Their memory driven,…
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40-Year-Old Salmon Cans Reveal a Hidden Sign of Ocean Recovery
Worms in your fish. The mere thought causes most people to shudder and just say no thanks. But what if…
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The Black Market Selling Tarantulas Before Scientists Name Them
Spiders in the Theraphosidae family, commonly known as tarantulas, are among the most traded invertebrates on the international market. Tarantulas…
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This Spider Launches at 130 G’s (Humans Black Out at 9)
Some predators chase. Others ambush. And then there are the ones that shoot. Across the animal kingdom, a surprising number…
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The Roadside Bear Photo Everyone Loves Hides a Harder Truth
A black bear nursing four cubs on the shoulder of Town Mountain Road in Asheville, North Carolina, is adorable at…
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The Most Nature-Depleted Country on Earth Is Rewilding Its Seas with Oysters
The UK is waking up to the urgent need to restore its native oyster reefs. A new project is planned…
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How Forest Pests Are Exploiting a Warming Climate and Devastating Millions of Acres
Climate change is already reshaping the landscapes we know and love. Within the next century, the Antarctic could lose most…
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How a Blind Larva Uses Physics to Build Nature’s Perfect Trap
Antlion larvae may not look like much, but they are easily some of the best engineers in the animal kingdom.…
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These Sharks Thrive in Alaska’s Icy Waters
When we think of Alaska, we typically think of grizzly bears, moose, and harsh tundras—not sharks. However, the icy waters…
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The Bold Ravens That Call the Dead Sea Home
The dry, semi-arid landscape surrounding the Dead Sea is a harsh environment. Few birds remain here long-term, and those that…
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Aphids Give Birth to Clones Already Pregnant with the Next Generation
Unless you carefully inspect the leaves of a plant in your garden, you might not ever see the tiny little…
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Sperm Whales Have an Alphabet. AI Is Learning to Read It.
Compared to other marine animals, whales have been understudied. Spending their lives in the open ocean, sometimes in very remote…
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The Science Behind How Anteaters Feed
Anteaters earned their name for a pretty obvious reason: their ant diet. Long specialized tongues enable them to grab multiple…
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Lions, Cheetahs, and the 3-Pound Cat That Outperforms Them
Cats are among the most efficient predators in the animal kingdom, shaped by millions of years of evolution to hunt…
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The Incredible Speed of a Milkweed-Eating Caterpillar
Nature is full of interesting relationships between animals and plants. Insects rely heavily on different plants for food and shelter,…
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The Rice-Eating Creature in Your Pantry
The online debate of whether you should wash your rice or not has persisted for a while, but after watching…
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Meet Some of the Smartest Animals on the Planet
Understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom isn’t as simple as ranking species from most intelligent to least. There’s no universal…
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6 Everyday Foods That Could Be Shortening Your Dog’s Life
Dogs are a part of the family, and many owners let them enjoy some human food from time to time.…
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The Real Difference Between Common Animal Names and Scientific Names
Every known animal has both a common name and a scientific name. While common names are used in everyday situations,…
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A Bear Charged a Hiker on a California Trail. The Real Lesson Isn’t ‘Be Louder’
A short video from Mount Wilson in California shows the kind of wildlife encounter that makes your stomach drop: a…
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How an African Bullfrog Exhausted a Deadly Boomslang While Barely Moving
In this video, we see a boomslang snake trying to eat an African bullfrog in South Africa. Boomslang snakes (Dispholidus…
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Long Island Firefighters Free Osprey Tangled in Fishing Wire
It’s no surprise just how dangerous human technology can be for animals in the wild, with plastic pollution being a…
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The Remarkable Growth Rate of Baby Harp Seals
In the frozen, windswept reaches of the North Atlantic, life begins in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Here,…
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Why This Neon Katydid Isn’t the Mistake We Once Thought
While you’d likely expect katydids to be leafy-green, seamlessly blending into their natural environment, some of these insects turn a…
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The Parasite That’s Getting Dangerously Close to the US
A fly capable of laying hundreds of eggs inside living flesh is heading our way. Known as the New World…
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Ghana Makes History by Launching the Country’s First Marine Protected Area
Ghana has recently achieved a historic milestone; the African country has created its first-ever marine protected area, a region of…
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How Nature’s Most Polite Bees Say “Excuse Me”
No creature fascinates and delights the human mind quite like the honeybee, and not just because of the tasty honey…
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Where to Go Birdwatching in Arizona This Summer for Hummingbirds and More
While many avoid Arizona in the summertime due to excessive temperatures, dedicated birders know that this sweltering season one of…
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Kenya Ant Smuggling Case Exposes Wildlife Trafficking’s Tiny New Targets
The exotic pet market is a lucrative business. If a smuggler is successful, they could make hundreds, if not thousands,…
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The Birds with Built-in Weapons in Their Wings
Horned screamers, the official bird of the Department of Arauca and the Municipality of Arauca in Colombia, could be mistaken…
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How Losing Their Shells Helped Squid Outlive the Dinosaurs
Most people have encountered squid through their local seafood menu or field trip to an aquarium. Unlike octopuses, which are…
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The Northernmost Rhino Ever Found Lived 621 Miles Above the Arctic Circle
For decades, a collection of fossil fragments sat forgotten in museum drawers — a paleontological “cold case” waiting for modern…
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This Python Vomited Up a Fully Intact Bird in One Cringey Move
When it comes to food consumption, snakes skip the whole chewing bit and swallow their meals whole. But sometimes their…