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Jackie & Shadow’s Eaglets Are Here — And Fans Get to Name Them
Over Easter weekend, Friends of Big Bear’s Valley’s beloved eagle couple had a surprise to share with their fans. Jackie…
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Why Some of the Most Snake Filled Waters in America Are in Wisconsin
If you were to guess which state is home to the most snake-infested waters, chances are, it’d be somewhere in…
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Watch a Leopard and Lion Fight So Hard They Fall Out of the Tree
Fights in the wild don’t always happen on the ground. Sometimes, they are so intense they continue up into trees.…
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A Bear Climbed a Roof and Sent a Cop Running for His Life
We know that when it comes down to it, bears aren’t like what we see in the movies. Hollywood has…
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The Ultimate Guide to Birdwatching in Colorado This Summer
There are many reasons why people add birdwatching in Colorado to their bucket lists. As snow retreats from high elevations…
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The AI Cameras That Alert Rangers Before Poachers Strike
Poachers once held a huge advantage over wildlife rangers. They moved quietly and struck under the cover of darkness while…
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The World’s Deadliest Snake That Almost Never Attacks Humans
The Inland Taipan is a venomous snake with the world’s deadliest bite. With venom capable of killing a human in…
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Meet the Meerkat Mob: A Free Unit Plan for Kids
Meerkats are highly sociable, burrow-dwelling mammals, mainly inhabiting the open grasslands, deserts and savannas of southern Africa. Most well known…
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The Most Common Roaches You’ll Find in California
Each region of the U.S. has its own unique insects and pests, but cockroaches are found in all 50 states.…
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Gray Whales Are Turning San Francisco Bay Into a Last-Chance Buffet, and It’s Killing Them
When traditional feeding grounds are depleted, animals must improvise. They go in search of new feeding areas, but that can…
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Scientists Reveal Sperm Whales Use a Complex “Alphabet” Similar to Human Speech
Our closest living ancestors descended from primates, but does this mean we don’t share any commonalities with other, non-primate species?…
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The Antarctic Seal That Sings Like a Synthesizer
One fascinating creature spends its winters beneath four feet of Antarctic sea ice, diving to nearly 2,000 feet in water…
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3 Horrifying Real-Life Stories of Snakes on a Plane
If you ever watched Snakes on a Plane, you likely assumed it was exaggerated entertainment, not reality. In truth, snakes…
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Where to See Tufted Puffins in Washington While You Can
Washington is home to an abundance of fantastic birdwatching places, with diverse landscapes showing off plenty of rare species. In…
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This Tiny Lizard’s Tongue Hits 60 MPH in 0.01 Seconds
Rosette-nosed chameleons (Rhampholeon spinosus) may look like the slower-moving dinosaurs from The Flintstones, but there is nothing sluggish about their…
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Why The Octopus is Our Planet’s Most Alien-Like Creature
If forced to choose one descriptor for the octopus, the best word may be “otherworldly.” These truly amazing marine animals…
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The Rise and Fall of Colombia’s Infamous “Cocaine Hippos”
Colombia is currently between a hippo and a hard place as the region prepares to cull its most notable invasive…
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Cinnamon Rolls to Tight Coils: 11 Dogs with Curly Tails
Curly tails are one of those irresistible pup features that instantly make a dog more interesting. Whether tightly coiled like…
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The Best Summer Birding in Maine, from Puffins to Rare Sparrows
Maine offers birders the best of both worlds: an abundance of seabirds nest on its coast, while forest-dwelling songbirds inhabit…
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A 40-Year Audit Exposes How the Animal Trade Primes the Next Pandemic
Since COVID-19 radically reshaped society, attention has turned toward the hidden costs of the wild animal trade. The allure of…
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5 Biological Traits That Make Snakes Devastating Invaders
Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa Constrictors…
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The Spider With an 11.8-Inch Leg Span Wasn’t Found Until 2001
For some, giant spiders are the stuff of nightmares. However, the majority of these large arachnids are typically harmless to…
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10 Incredible Places to Birdwatch in California This Summer
California is a special state for a number of reasons, one being that it contains some of the most ecologically…
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This Nile Fish Makes Amazing Wound Dressings
The management of wounds and burns in both humans and animals is constantly evolving, as doctors strive to find the…
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This 2,209-Pound Polar Bear is the Largest Bear Ever Recorded
Polar bears are the largest of the bear species. Thanks to their protein-rich and fat-filled diets, these unique marine bears…
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What it Costs to Board Your Dog in 2026
Planning a trip when you have a dog means an extra item on your to-do list; and a big one…
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The Dracula Ant Has One of the Fastest Bites Ever Recorded in the Animal Kingdom
You’ve probably never seen a Dracula ant, as these elusive insects spend their days tunneling through the leaf litter and…
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Meet the Javelina, a Tusked Pig-Like Creature
At first glance, this peculiar mammal might look like a wild pig or some sort of strange, oversized rodent, but…
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Where You’re Most Likely to Find Brown Recluse Spiders in Florida
Brown recluse spiders have a scary reputation, but the truth is more complicated than claims you see online. In Florida,…
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Is Flying Million-Dollar Racehorses Around the World Insanity or Investment?
“An oil-rich ruler pampers his horses so much, he flies them around in a specially built plane.” It’s the kind…
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Would You Kiss Dogs All Day for $1,000?
In today’s economy, it can feel like a side hustle is essential to get by. There are plenty of jobs…
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Your Pet Stopped Breathing. Here’s What to Do Next
Your pet goes limp, silent, and frighteningly still. Your thoughts spin while the clock races forward. In that moment, clear,…
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13 Animals You Should Never Try to Pet (Even Though They’re Super Cute)
As humans, we’re easily drawn to adorable critters. Whether due to their fluffy nature, over-sized ears, or cute expression, some…
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Danielle MacKinnon Helps You Understand What Your Animal is Saying
Danielle MacKinnon had built a successful career at a Fortune 500 company; she was in the midst of earning her…
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What Ethical Elephant Tourism Actually Looks Like
In the past, people enjoyed watching elephants perform tricks in circuses. Today, such entertainment has largely fallen out of favor.…
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Scientists Are Using Dancing Robot Birds to Save Sage Grouse From Airplanes
Ideally, looking for a mate should be a positive experience. But when you are a sage grouse, it can be…
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Why These Blue Morpho Caterpillars All Twitch at Once When Someone Speaks
The colorful caterpillars in this Instagram video look like they are performing some cool party trick; clustered together, they jerk…
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Why 1,500 Burros Are Being Removed From This Arizona Area
Donkeys, also known as burros, roam wild across the arid landscapes of the southwestern region of the United States. However, a…
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Why Americans Are Spending Record Amounts on Their Pets
People may be tightening their purse strings when it comes to groceries, but they are still shelling out big bucks…
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The Snakes You’re Most Likely to Encounter When Hiking the Appalachian Trail
If you’re interested in outdoor recreation, the Appalachian Trail has likely called to you at some point in your life.…
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11 Sea Turtles Get a Second Shot at Life in the Wild
Sea turtle populations are in a precarious state. Although all seven sea turtle species are protected, threats to their survival…
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The Next 20 Years Could Decide the Fate Britain’s Smallest Bird Of Prey
The next 20 years are crucial for biodiversity in Britain. The UK, as one of the most nature-depleted locations on…
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Why Young Clownfish Lose Their Stripes
With their brilliant white stripes and orange coloration, it is hard to mistake a clownfish for any other species of…
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Penguin Superlatives: Meet the Fastest Swimmers, Best Divers, and Most Resilient Penguins
Penguins may look awkward on land, but they are highly specialized marine hunters shaped by life in cold oceans. Their…
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The Ethics and Reality of Animal Testing in Modern Medicine
Every year, millions of animals are used in laboratories, and for many people, the image is immediate and uncomfortable: animals…
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One Cobra, Several Squirrels, and a Mongoose Made This a Wild Standoff
This battle looked like a carefully orchestrated scene out of a movie. It took place at Nossob Campsite in Kgalagadi…
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The Fence Was Too High, So This Bear Mom Handled It Herself
Black bears may have a reputation for being powerful and intimidating, but moments like this show just how gentle and…
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These Moon Bear Cubs Were Rescued Just Hours Before Being Sold Online
Social media has evolved from local networking platforms into a global marketplace. Influencers are paid large sums to promote products,…
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Why Bees Are Emerging Earlier Than Ever and What It Means for Your Garden
Have you noticed far more or far fewer bees in your garden lately, especially with your local wildflowers in full…
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The Real Reason Bears Keep Showing Up in Town
In Colorado, it isn’t outside the imagination to expect bears to exist in your neighborhood. Summertime is a common season…