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1,200 Mice Can Die From One Small Golden Frog
For a quarter of a century, Panamanian golden frogs were not seen in the wild. These brightly colored little amphibians…
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A Little Known Mussel Is Disappearing and It Could Impact Entire Rivers
The western ridged mussel plays a crucial role in keeping rivers in the Western United States clean. However, thanks to…
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This Bonobo Proved Imagination Might Not Be Uniquely Human
As humans have wondered about their own capacities for thought and imagination, so too have they wondered about the mental…
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Watch Two Giant Buffalo Go Head-to-Head in the Water in a Surprising Show of Strength
When we see large animals of the same species going head to head in what looks to be a fight,…
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Why Thousands of Salamanders Brave Traffic for a Single Spring Journey
Spring is a season of new life, and with that comes animal behaviors that only happen at this time of…
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Who Needs a Stomach When You Have a Beak and Some Grit?
Just when you thought you knew how mammalian digestion works, you come across an animal that breaks all the rules.…
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This Pangolin’s Lunch Routine Shows Why the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Is So Unique
In the incredible Instagram clip below, a pangolin buries its head into a log for lunch. The beautiful scaled mammal…
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Colorado Bear Hotspots Revealed: From Foothills to Mountain Towns
Colorado is one of the best places in the country to see bears, and encounters are becoming more common. From…
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Watch Quick-Thinking Fishermen Free a Pelican Trapped by Fishing Line
Birds face all sorts of threats in the wild. The threat of Mother Nature when storms happen, the need to…
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Love Animals? Here Is the Big Difference Between Shelter Work and Animal Control
If you’re getting close to graduating from high school and hoping to go to college so you can get a…
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These Hidden Pit Stops Are Critical for Migratory Birds’ Survival
Don’t underestimate the raw athletic endurance of migratory birds. They can fly hundreds, if not thousands, of miles at a…
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One of the World’s Rarest Fish Is Making a Comeback in a Historic Florida River
Along Florida’s Atlantic coast, the Indian River Lagoon supports a wide range of marine life, including bottlenose dolphins, bull sharks,…
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This Fish Uses a Built-In Fishing Rod to Catch Its Prey in Seconds
Have you ever seen a fish go fishing? The frogfish in this extraordinary Instagram post is very good at it!…
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Spring’s Early Guests: Why Ticks, Termites, and Ants Are Beating the Calendar
With spring barely underway, it may seem odd to already be preparing for spring and summer pests. However, after a…
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A Rabid Bobcat Attack Shows Why Rabies Shots Are Non-Negotiable
In Sierra County, New Mexico — where the first animal rabies case of 2026 was recently reported — a quiet…
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Watch an African Fish Eagle Try to Snatch a Heron’s Hard-Earned Catch
It is easy to be impressed with animals in the wild. They have many incredible skills, such as hunting, preparing…
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Why This Male Octopus Detaches Its Own Arm
Octopuses are an extremely diverse group of sea life. With roughly 300 species in total, there are many octopus species…
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Raccoon Detectives: A Unit Plan for Exploring Our Masked Neighbors
Raccoons are small nocturnal mammals, renowned for their distinctive physical features and mysterious nighttime adventures. They are highly adaptable, opportunistic…
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The Evolutionary Leap That Changed Fish and Led to Life on Land
When we think of the fish that inhabit the deep blue sea today, it’s easy to forget that they haven’t…
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How Monarch Butterflies Complete a 3,000-Mile Journey Across Multiple Generations
The arrival of monarchs in the Northeast is one of nature’s most beautiful spectacles. Their grueling journey pays off, but…
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Watch Two Massive Grizzlies Explode Into a Wild Roadside Fight
Brown and black bears can be dangerous and may behave aggressively in some situations, but they are generally solitary animals…
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Where Grizzlies and Black Bears Are Most Likely to Appear in Wyoming
Bears are waking from their long hibernation, and Wyoming officials are warning locals to be bear-aware. The first Yellowstone grizzly…
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These Threatened Beach-Nesting Birds Are Back—and One Wrong Step Can Ruin Their Season
From a distance, a spring beach in Florida looks peaceful: rolling waves, bright umbrellas, and long stretches of pale sand.…
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Scientists Just Discovered Japan’s First New Bird Species in Over 40 Years
For decades, birdwatchers in Japan thought they were looking at the same little green songbird flitting through mountain forests on…
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The Intense Moment a Snake Chases an Iguana
Fights between iguanas and snakes are a common occurrence in nature. Given the overlap of habitats, it’s not surprising that…
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Study Finds Isolated Killer Whale Populations Depend on “Social Interaction” for Survival
Southern Resident killer whales are a small and well-studied group of orcas that have long been seen as an isolated…
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Remarkable Bald Eagle Dive-Bombs to the Water to Snag a Fish Trapped on the Surface
In the remarkable slow-motion clip below, a bald eagle swoops down to snatch a fish! The incredible flying form of…
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This Hammerhead Shark’s Death Has Experts Searching for Clues
Despite a widespread fear of sharks, most of these large fish do not pose a danger to humans. And for…
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Are Classroom Pets Really a Good Fit for Schools?
Classroom pets once seemed to be a rite of passage. They live in their tank in a classroom filled with…
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Spotting This Jellyfish Is Practically a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
When it comes to certain creatures on Earth, the list of what we don’t know about them is often longer…
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Rat Hailed as a Hero After Helping Clear Landmines
Rats often divide public opinion. People with pet rats hail them as intelligent and even affectionate creatures. The rats that…
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The Pros and Cons of an Always-Full Food Bowl
Pet owners often fall into two habits: leaving a bowl full all day or serving measured meals at set times.…
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Watch a Young Lion Turn the Tables on a Pack of Harassing Hyenas
In the tension-filled video at the top of this page, a young male lion comes around to defend his siblings!…
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Watch a Wild Brown Bear Sit Down Beside a Man in a Riverbank Encounter Few People Ever See
Bears are, simply put, terrifying. We are always warned about how careful we need to be in nature if we…
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This Overlooked Predator Is Running Out of Time—Why Conservationists Are Racing to Save the Striped Hyena
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is sounding the alarm for one of the world’s most overlooked carnivores: the striped hyena…
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Why April Sounds So Loud: The Reason Frogs Explode into Chorus After Spring Rain
April showers bring May flowers. April showers also make frogs explode into a chorus after spring rain. These frogs are…
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What New Studies Reveal About Shark Social Behavior
For decades, sharks have been cast as the ultimate solitary predators — cold, instinct-driven “killing machines” that roam the ocean…
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These Plants Can Turn Your Yard into a Hummingbird Haven
A hummingbird or two visiting your backyard garden consistently is truly magical. If you want more moments with hummingbirds, and…
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This Burmese Python Ate a Deer Whole—and That’s Bad News for Florida Wildlife
This Instagram post of a Burmese python eating a 77-pound white-tailed deer is quite horrifying. It teaches us a lot…
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10,000-Year-Old Elk Hauled Out of Northern Irish Lake
Two fishermen got a shock when casting their nets in Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland in 2018. The largest lough…
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A Leopard Tried to Hunt Like a Monkey and Paid for It in a Wild Midair Fall
Leopards are known for their sure-footed climbing abilities and agility, but the individual in this clip got far too carried…
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Where Black Bear Sightings are Happening in Tennessee
Across Tennessee, black bears move quietly through forests, mountains, and rural edges, often unnoticed by people nearby. In recent decades,…
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The Spring Salamander Rescue Effort Saving Thousands on Local Roads
Warm rain in the Hudson Valley signals the start of amphibian migration season. Frogs and salamanders leave forest shelters and…
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Mapping Idaho’s Most Bear-Prone Areas
Idaho supports large populations of bears across a wide range of landscapes. From the wet forests of the Panhandle to…
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Ancient Sponge Discovery Could Change the Story of Earth’s First Animals
Ancient animal history is extremely difficult to reconstruct, for a number of reasons. Some of the earliest creatures in existence…
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Why One New Hampshire Predator Has Scientists Stunned
A creature in New Hampshire accomplished a feat that biologists rarely observe: completing a journey of miles and miles to…
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Early Risers: Why You Might Hear the 17-Year Cicadas Four Years Early
As a kid growing up in Virginia, I have vivid memories of the 17-year cicadas. They were enormous, dangerous-looking insects—1.5…
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Would You Pay Fifty Thousand Dollars to Clone Your Dog? Here’s How It Works
Losing a beloved furry family member is the hardest part of being a pet owner. Inevitably, man’s best friend doesn’t…
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Farriers and Equine Veterinarians: The Two Experts Every Horse Owner Needs
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a horse of your own or are about to get one, there are two…
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The $300 Million Animal Sanctuary That Spans 3,500 Acres
Anant Ambani has always had a passion for animals. He saved his first elephant when he was just a teenager.…