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A New Study Reveals Why Bumblebee Queens are Suddenly Damaging Leaves
Because insects are generally small, humans tend to underestimate their intelligence. However, from their complex social structures to learning and…
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This Colorful Bird Executes an Immaculate Display of Courtship
We’re exploring the enchanting world of birds, focusing on their fascinating mating rituals. Some birds perform elaborate dances and sing melodious…
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The Tireless Work Continues to Save Florida’s Unofficial State Mascot
Manatees might just be Florida’s unofficial mascot — the lumbering, lovable sea cows are some of the state’s most iconic…
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These Exquisite Hummingbird Feeders are Available Now
From their tiny bodies, long slender beaks, and iridescent feathers to their ability to hover and fly backward, hummingbirds are…
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Think Cats Are the Only Animals That Purr? Think Again.
A purring cat is one of the most pleasing sounds in the animal kingdom. Typically, it means your kitty is…
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The 10 Most Harmless Animals In The World
Some animals are truly terrifying, and we have good reasons to keep a respectful distance from them. Nobody wants to…
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She’s an Animal Whisperer, and She Can Teach You to Be One Too
For some, talking to animals is the stuff of fairy tales, cartoons, or quirky movies starring Eddie Murphy. But for…
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What Leafcutter Bees Do With Their Perfectly Shaped Leaf Circles
Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing…
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These Ants Can Consume Up to 500,000 Prey Per Day
There’s safety, even power, in numbers. One creature’s confrontation with the world seems insurmountable, almost impossible, but an army of…
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The Extraordinary Way a Hummingbird Uses Its Tongue
Photographer Ryan Wilkes captured a hummingbird from a perspective that’s typically unseen. This slow-motion close-up of a hummingbird’s tongue displays…
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Here’s a Lesson in Kindness From the Insect World
It’s estimated that roughly 90% of the world’s plants depend on bees’ survival. Bees are the world’s most significant pollinators and…
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A Terrifyingly Close Encounter With a Massive Polar Bear
Polar bears are uniquely adapted to survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. These majestic animals are beautiful,…
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Zombie Deer Disease Has Been Found at This National Park — Find Out if You Should Alter Your Travel Plans
Battling the undead in video games is exciting, but in real life, zombies are more heartbreaking than thrilling. At least,…
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The 8 Fastest Sharks Swimming in the Ocean Today
There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world today and they are some of the best-known predators…
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The Top 12 Tallest Dogs
Which dog breed is the tallest? With so many breeds out there, it’s difficult to say for sure which breeds…
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Meet the ‘Hero’ Cat That Called 911 to Help His Owner
Cats don’t get enough love. They’re often dubbed as independent, spiteful, and aloof—and while these characteristics are sometimes present, cats…
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This Owl May Swim Like Michael Phelps But We Doubt It’s Going to Take the Gold
If you look quickly, you might mistake this swimming owl for a seabird. In fact, owls are not natural in…
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This Bird’s Nest Weighs Less Than a Paper Clip
The only thing more incredible than how fast a hummingbird flaps its wings is how it builds its nest. These…
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Why Alaska’s Bears are Waking Up Mid-Hibernation
One of the great marvels of nature is how bears, the largest carnivore in North America, are able to hibernate…
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The Most Effective Ways to Get Rid of Skunks in Your Yard
If you have an attractive area near your yard, skunks may just decide to take up residence. Discover some of…
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One Rock Climber Defied All Odds and Hurled a Charging Bear Off a Mountain
Would you know what to do if you suddenly came face to face with an aggressive bear? What if you…
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Is This Futuristic Work the Answer to Animal Species Extinction?
Protecting animals against environmental changes, poachers, and other dangers is vital yet challenging work. And in recent years, things have…
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The Top 11 Dog Breeds That are the Easiest to Train
Some days your pup listens to you, then the next day they ignore you and it is easy to become…
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Learn the Riveting Physics Behind the “Cat-Righting” Reflex
Cats are renowned for always landing on their feet. While that’s not entirely true, “cat physics” sounds like an oxymoron.…
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These Baby Hummingbirds Get Their First Meal When They’re Newly Hatched & Still in the Shell
When we think of hummingbirds, speed is often the first thing that comes to mind. These fast-flying birds are practically…
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Do Beavers Get the Zoomies? Take a Look and You Decide.
Beavers are known for unusually large teeth, which they use to gnaw through wood. A beaver dam can hold up…
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This Bearded Dragon Has the Most Unusual Object of Affection
Bearded dragons are among the most beloved reptiles in the pet world. Although they can be aggressive and territorial in the wild,…
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Slippery, Slimy Snails: A 5-Day Unit Plan for Kids
The slow-moving, spiral-shelled snail can be found leaving a slippery trail through garden leaves, across streams and in shallow puddles…
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This Exceptionally Rare Frog Species Only Emerges From Underground During Monsoon Season
It’s natural to assume all frog species spend their lives above ground, hopping along lily pads and rocky riversides. However,…
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These Fuzzy Ducklings Hitching a Ride on Mom’s Back is the Cutest Thing You’ll See All Day
Wildlife videographer vanislewildlife captured this amazing footage of a common merganser duck floating along with her babies on her back.…
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Here’s When You’ll See Hummingbirds Return to Louisiana
Throughout the entire state, Louisiana is no stranger to migrating wildlife. This humid, temperate region plays host to countless species,…
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The Largest Venomous Snake on Every Continent in the World
It’s common knowledge that the earth is divided into 7 continents–Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America, Antarctica, and Europe–…
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Firefighters Expel 10 Rattlesnakes From a Single House
Dive into an extraordinary wildlife rescue operation in our latest video where firefighters from the Golden Ranch Fire Department heroically…
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Top 10 Illegal Pets in the United States
If you live in the United States and think that you would love to own an exotic pet, check your…
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This Baby Elephant Sucks Its Trunk Like a Baby Human Sucks Its Thumb. Here’s Why.
Humans and elephants have a surprising number of traits in common. These animals are highly intelligent and emotional, feeling many…
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The World’s Top 9 Animals That Mate for Life
What animals mate for life? There are many creatures in the animal kingdom that have different mating partners throughout their…
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This Animal Sleeps a Whopping 23 Hours Every Day
Despite decades of research, scientists admit that they still have a lot to learn about sleep. In general, sleep can…
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The 10 Biggest Dog Breeds
From the protective Neapolitan Mastiff to the colossal English Mastiff, we countdown the top 10 largest dogs in the above…
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The Best Animal Mothers in the World
The mothering instinct comes more naturally to some species than others. But the 10 animal mothers we’re honoring today go…
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The Unusual Move Otters Make to Add Insulation and Stay Warm
The sea otter’s grooming regimen will be familiar to anyone with a cat. Like cats, sea otters spend considerable time…
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Why the Kākāpō Parrot Makes Such a Haunting, Subsonic “Boom” Sound
If you’ve ever been out in the New Zealand wilderness, you might have heard a distinctive, low-frequency tone. It sounds…
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These Identical Armadillo Quads Have Leather-Like Skin While They Wait for Their Armor to Harden
There are around 20 species of armadillo, but only the nine-banded armadillo is found in the U.S. This post from…
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The Hidden Dangers of Jellyfish, And What to Do If Stung
Many people love heading to the beach during the summer, soaking up the sun, listening to the calming sound of…
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This Octopus Employed a Secret Weapon to Startle a Curious Husky
The coconut octopus in this video from furbabiesplus looks like a walking squirt gun. A curious Husky trying to take…
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The 10 Most Lovable Lap Dog Breeds
Lap dog breeds are affectionate, clingy, and sweet.
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The 10 Deadliest Animals Currently in America
America is a country that’s abundant in wildlife, and inevitably some of that wildlife is dangerous to humans. There are…
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This is the Most Croc-Infested Water Body in Florida
Travel to Florida, and chances are high that you’ll see an alligator. But a crocodile? These creatures are much more…
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The Quadruped That Prefers Standing on Two Legs
With over 70 different antelope species living in Africa, it’s no surprise that each has its own special quirks. The…
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Buffalo Bulls Clash in a Test of Strength and Dominance
Although the clashing horns may look menacing to us, when African buffalo bulls fight, it’s usually a friendly sparring match.…
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The 9 Most Beautiful Wild Animals in America
Some people think wild horses embody beauty, while others prefer a majestic bald eagle soaring through the sky. Here are…