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The Free Tool That Lets You Track Hummingbird Migration Live
With the arrival of spring comes the potential for multiple glittering hummingbirds to grace your yard. In fact, their appearance…
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Gray Wolves Reach Washington’s Highest Population Since 2008
The gray wolf population in Washington has experienced positive growth since breeding pairs returned to the state in 2008. That…
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Elephants Don’t Just Remember Faces, They May Have “Names” for Each Other
For years, elephants have been described as having amazing memories and that they never forget. However, the more interesting truth…
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The Amazon Bird That Digests Like a Cow (and Smells Like One Too)
Birds are a varied group of creatures, but most have similar anatomy, diet, and odor. The exception is the Hoatzin…
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This Overlooked Detail Outside Forests Could Be the Key to Saving Bird Species
Forests are some of the most common places to find birds, and they are typically home to many different species. When…
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Watch This Baby Elephant Take Its First Steps
There are few things more heart-melting than watching a baby elephant take its first steps as it wobbles its way…
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The Snake That Lays Up to 80 Eggs and Shivers to Warm Them
Nothing is more heartwarming than watching new life come into the world. Watching animals navigate the start of their lives…
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These Zoo-Funded Projects Are Quietly Saving Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable Animals
Since 2008, Zoo Atlanta has been able to award grants to conservation-focused organizations around the world thanks to the Mabel…
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How Birds and Foxes Are Helping Scientists Detect Antibiotic Resistance Before It Spreads
A study recently published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology may be changing the way we detect antibiotic resistance. The research…
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How Did Meatball the Opossum End Up Here?
Some animals, like birds or butterflies, make long migrations, often traveling hundreds of miles. While these are purposeful, sometimes there…
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Why These Gentle Giant Dogs Are Among the World’s Most Incredible Lifesavers
Dogs are man’s best friend, and for good reason! They are loyal and extremely lovable. Not only are dogs great…
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“Contender” the 1,600-Pound Great White Shark Was Pinged Off the Outer Banks
Contender, a massive great white shark tracked by OCEARCH, was recently detected off the Outer Banks in North Carolina via…
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You Won’t Believe How Many Rare Birds You Can See in New Mexico This Summer
Many don’t realize that New Mexico ranks among the four most bird-diverse locations in the United States, with more than…
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Are These Oceanic Athletes Really Facing Collapse from Overfishing?
World Tuna Day on May 2 highlights a group of fish that supports diets, jobs, and entire coastal economies. Tuna…
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A Stunning New Glass Frog Was Just Discovered in Remote Ecuador
Glassfrogs are tree-dwelling amphibians that can be found throughout Central and South America. There are actually about 167 different species.…
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Does This Hippo Catch the Boater?
Hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibius) should not be underestimated. After all, these massive land mammals can weigh between 1.7 and 2.2 tons!…
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The ‘Teacup Pig’ Myth That Fills a 680-Animal Sanctuary
Anyone who visits Ironwood Pig Sanctuary just outside Tucson, Arizona, notices something right away—there are a lot of pigs. Sanctuary…
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The First Mammal Ancestor Egg Was Hidden in Plain Sight for 18 Years
Curious minds have asked the same question for centuries: Did mammals hatch from eggs? It might sound ludicrous given what…
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This Giant Squirrel Glides Through Trees Like Something Out of a Fantasy World
Many people are familiar with flying squirrels and red pandas, but imagine an animal that looks like a combination of…
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Watch a Massive Whale Shark Turn Directly Toward a Scuba Diver
All around the world, people can come face to face with amazing animals. However, being able to say that you…
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Meet “Doug the Tank,” the 33-Pound Turtle Rescued From Lake Michigan
Earlier this month, residents of Grand Haven, Michigan, were treated to an unexpected sight: a giant, 33-pound snapping turtle wandering…
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The Fish That Made Scientists Weep
On the morning of December 22nd, 1938, a young museum curator in East London, South Africa, found something on the…
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Can Tarantulas Remember Their Way Home? Scientists Say They Might
Tarantulas may have the reasoning to recall how to navigate places they’ve already been, a new study published in Ecology…
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A Bird Gone 350 Years, a Fish Gone 66 Million: They Survived
True extinction is final, a point of no return where a species disappears forever. And sadly, species go extinct all…
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How Darwin’s ‘Vampire’ Finch Survives Drought by Drinking Blood
Famously studied by Charles Darwin, the Galápagos Islands lie in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles west of Ecuador. They are rich…
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Most NC Snakes Are Harmless but This 14-footer Still Shocked This Homeowner
This North Carolina resident found something he wasn’t expecting in his backyard! As a relative newcomer to the area, Scott…
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What Happened When 1,000 Protesters Tried to Free Beagles
Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, is the type of place that families go to for a weekend getaway. Located about 25 miles…
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The ‘Bear’ Was Actually a Person in a Suit and Now They’re in Jail
It’s one of the more bizarre stories from the past few years. A group of people in Southern California was…
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England’s First Bedfordshire Beavers in 400 Years Are Already Changing the Land
Following years of careful preparation, the beavers are back in Bedfordshire (a county in the east of England). This is…
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A Snake Invades a Woodpecker’s Nest and Loses the Fight
This northern flicker did not want to see this when it returned to its nest. The bird lands on a…
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Scuba Diving May Be Driving Reef Sharks Away, Study Says
Where there are coral reefs, you expect to find sharks. But that’s not always the case. I’ve been scuba diving…
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New Elephant DNA Map Reveals Hidden Crisis Threatening Africa’s Giants
Conservationists have sounded the alarm for decades that habitat fragmentation is just as devastating to elephant populations in Africa as…
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Florida Man in Socks and Sandals Scoops Alligator with Recycling Cart
A Florida man is receiving praise in the comments section after a video of him trapping a 5-foot alligator in…
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Tiny Desert Ants Caught Giving “Spa Treatments” to Giant Neighbors
Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both parties gain some form of benefit from their interactions. Many…
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Slow Motion Reveals What Is Invisible to the Naked Eye: Gaboon Viper’s Strike
A master of disguise lies in wait as potential prey forage for food nearby. Gaboon vipers (Bitis gabonica) use camouflage…
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Could Golden Eagles Soar Over England Again?
After more than 150 years of absence, one of Britain’s most iconic birds of prey—the golden eagle—may soon soar again…
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No Bones About It, Nature’s Most Amazing Invertebrates
Though the idea of roaming around boneless is foreign to us as humans, it is actually the state of the…
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The Nebraska Town Where 80% of All North American Cranes Converge
Kearney, Nebraska, is the sandhill crane capital of the world. This is because every year, more than half a million…
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The Split Second Before a Great White Breaches, Caught From Below
“Dickie must hold on for dear life,” begins this YouTube short from the Continental Shift YouTube page. Marine guide Dickie…
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Opportunity Knocks for This Curious and Hungry Komodo Dragon
An opportunity washes up on shore for this well-known opportunistic predator. Komodo dragons live on a number of Indonesian islands,…
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Can Inflatable Cushions Save Timmy the Whale?
A humpback whale stranded in northern Germany is stirring controversy around conservation in the Baltic Sea. The whale, affectionately named…
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Scientists Discover “Frosty” Ancient Rhino Species in Canada’s High Arctic
The discovery of a previously unknown ancient rhino species is exciting on its own, but the fact that it was…
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Fisherman Hauls 9-Foot Bull Shark Down I-95 in Hollywood, FL
Many animals might be expected on the interstate. You might see a dog sticking its head out the window enjoying…
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Fish Swim Over a Hidden Predator and Have No Idea
When most of us think of sharks we picture ferocious creatures with huge teeth pursuing prey at great speeds. That,…
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How Bat Pups Babble Just Like Human Babies
Babies babble for a good while before they are capable of forming and enunciating full words. Bats do too, even…
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Ants Perform Amputations to Save Their Nestmates
When sepsis results in gangrene, amputation is often necessary to save life. It prevents the spread of infection and the…
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This Bird Tricks Meerkats with Fake Alarms to Steal Their Food
Meerkats have come to rely on the call of the drongo bird to alert them when danger is nearby. In…
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This 16-Foot Crocodile Ate 83 People and Terrorized a Village for Years
Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) are opportunistic feeders. They can’t see any difference between large mammals and humans and will hunt…
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The 3-3-3 Rule Every New Rescue Dog Owner Should Know
Giving a dog from a shelter or rescue group a second chance at life and providing them with a forever…
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The Less Glamorous Side of Owning a Boxer
The boxer is known for its athletic build, expressive face, and playful personality. Highly loyal and affectionate, boxers continue to…