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Whale Shark Poop Looks Like a Jet Contrail, and Science Loves It
This must be a snorkeler’s worst nightmare! But all animals have to poop somehow and that is as true for…
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These Snakes Are So Rare Most People Will Never See One
Snakes are common and widespread reptiles, inhabiting most areas of the world, from deserts and forests to wetlands and coral…
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How Water DNA Exposed a Giant Squid off Western Australia
Scientists have come up with an innovative method of tracing wildlife without relying on visual sightings. By analyzing the DNA…
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Behind the Milky Eye: The Biological Vulnerability of a 2.5-Meter Black Mamba
In the Reservoir Hills of KwaZulu-Natal, a resident recently spotted a massive silhouette lounging on a pile of garden refuse.…
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How Steel Wires and 3,000 Pounds of Pressure Saved a Florida Icon
In the muddy depths of a Florida enclosure, a massive American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) named Split Jaw presents a challenge…
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Critically Endangered Orangutan Uses a Rope Bridge for the First Time Ever
History was made in Indonesia recently, and it’s a huge win for the wild animals who live there. In April…
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Jaguars Once Roamed the Grand Canyon. One Is Back.
Recently in southern Arizona, a jaguar broke the stillness of night as it drank from a remote desert watering hole.…
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Barely Visible, Then Airborne, A Great White Shark Charges a Boat
A video from 2016 features a great white shark breaching the water in South Africa. It appears out of nowhere;…
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10,000 Frogs Later, California’s Red-Legged Frog Is Back in Yosemite
The California red-legged frog, an iconic native species and the largest native frog in the American West—also once featured in…
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The “Body Snatcher” Wasp Hidden Since 1983 Is Now Named After David Attenborough
An old wasp is getting a new name in honor of beloved broadcaster David Attenborough. Attenborough, known for narrating nature…
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23 Years of Data Reveals a Shocking Pigeon Population Collapse
The call of the Timor green pigeon once echoed around the thick forests of Indonesia. Now, sadly, that wonderful sound…
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Pet Loss Grief Is Real—Tails Farewell Helps You Say Goodbye with Dignity
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face. For many people,…
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Meet the 5-Foot Bird That Eats Baby Crocodiles
Just the name “shoebill” is a clue that this is a strange bird. The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a type…
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The Cyborg Locust Story, From Viral Headlines to $4.3M in Funding
Six years ago, headlines were ablaze with news of “cyborg locusts” – insects with the ability to detect and differentiate…
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Where Is Chonkers? Pier 39 Fans Uncovered a Sea Lion Imposter
Sea lions are not a rare sighting in San Francisco. Since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, many have called Pier…
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The Pigeons That Delivered Mail Before Airmail Took Off
Humans have been employing animals for thousands of years, and some examples are quirkier than others! Take the New Zealand…
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The Invasive Reptiles Spreading Across California
California is home to a surprising number of non-native reptiles that have established populations far outside their natural habitats. These…
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Great White Shark Stalks a Drone Shadow Like a Cat Eyeing a Laser
It is difficult for us to imagine how different bodily characteristics can be between humans and animals. And in many…
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A Gorilla Has Size. A Wolf Has Speed. Which One Wins?
When thinking of incredible animals, the gorilla and wolf may be two that come to mind. After all, the world’s…
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Pink Flesh on a Moose’s Antlers? It’s Completely Normal Biology
With bright pink flesh draped across its antlers, the moose in this fascinating YouTube clip looks like something from a…
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Flamingo Chicks Drink Crop Milk That Drains Their Parents’ Color
In the mammal world, the mother is the primary, and often the sole, caregiver to their offspring. But it’s different…
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Kangaroos Have One of the Strangest Reproductive Systems in the Animal World
Kangaroos are the iconic Australian animals that are famous for their ability to carry their young around in a pouch…
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This Six-Inch Deep-Sea Predator Lights Up the Ocean’s Darkest Depths
The deep sea is home to many different animals, some of which you may have never heard of before. One…
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Could Climate Change Shift Where Rodent-Borne Viruses Show Up?
The May 2026 outbreak of a type of hantavirus, called Andes virus, among passengers of a cruise ship has brought…
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Baby Elephant Gets the Sweetest Trunk Hug from Its Sister
Elephants are super sweet creatures, with herds often led by an older female matriarch, and many female elephants help raise…
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The Absolutely Terrifying Snake Removal Caught on Camera
Capturing and removing snakes is considered one of the most intimidating jobs. To safely remove snakes, experts must exercise extreme…
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Athena the Kestrel Meets Her Newborn Chick for the First Time
A family of kestrels featured for the last five years on YouTube has again been successful in hatching their eggs.…
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Watch a Deer Nearly Step on a Hidden Midnight Alligator
Taking a trip in the woods is not something everyone can stomach due to the number of predators that roam…
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This Florida Beach Is Covered in Fossilized Shark Teeth
Hidden along Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of the most unusual fossil-hunting destinations in the United States. Venice, Florida has…
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Why Jaguars Are Starving Inside the Parks Meant to Save Them
Jaguars have lived in the Atlantic Forest for hundreds of thousands of years. They are apex predators that have helped…
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Birds Seem to Fear Women More Than Men, and Researchers Can’t Explain It
Women are often perceived as more approachable than men. Studies have shown that shelter animals are more at ease around…
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Snake or Lizard? 2 Features Tell You in Seconds
If you have a fear of snakes, you’re not alone. Studies show ophidiophobia is one of the most common of…
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For Every 1.8°F Rise, Beavers Emerge 6 Days Sooner
Climate change has altered the way many animal species live today. Some have fared better than others and are even…
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The Tough Metals Hidden Inside a Scorpion’s Venomous Stinger
Scorpions already have a pretty intimidating reputation. Between their venomous stingers, spooky-looking pincers, and their tendency to appear unexpectedly, scorpions…
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Why 349 Cockatoos Changed Their Diet After Watching Just 4 Birds
When animals learn to live in urban environments, they are on a steep learning curve. There are new dangers to…
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The Frustrating Reason Why Moving Crocodiles Rarely Works
Did you know that crocodiles are very good at finding their way home? That’s good news for a croc that’s…
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3 Rattlesnake Deaths and Half the Year Still to Go in California
Lethal rattlesnake bites are increasing in California. With less than half of the year underway and already three deaths reported…
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The Ice That Saved Bowhead Whales Is Now Melting Away
The practice of whaling proved to be very profitable to those who participated in it. Due to poor management and…
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The One Trait That Lets Prey Escape 90% of Predator Attacks
A cottontail rabbit seems like the most delicate, vulnerable creature on Earth until it starts running. Even a seriously bloodthirsty…
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The Tiniest Ray on Earth Can Still Shock You
There are approximately 70 different species of electric rays in the world. Some of the best-known electric rays are the…
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How a Texas Ranch Family Saved an Endangered Prairie Chicken
The Wexford Ranches of South and West Texas have received a prestigious conservation award. The O’Connor family, who have been…
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Oil Rig Reveals Thousands of Sharks Swarming the Gulf Below
Depending on where we work, there are all sorts of animals we might see. Perhaps if we worked in a…
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Meet the Goliath Birdeater, the Massive Tarantula That Liquefies Its Meals
If you are a fan of cockroaches, then this short YouTube clip may not be for you. The cockroach featured…
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Why Did This Alligator Snapping Turtle Need a “Monster” Pedicure?
It’s not every day that you see an alligator snapping turtle get a pedicure, so be sure to check out…
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The Bird That Lives Almost Entirely in the Sky for 10 Months
It’s hardly news that birds are good at flying! But when it comes to avian skills, not all birds are…
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The “River Monster” That Outlived T. Rex Is Back in US Lakes
An ancient “river monster” is reappearing in U.S. lakes after nearly going extinct. That so-called monster is the mild-mannered lake…
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Trail Cam Catches a Three-Legged Bear Hobbling Through Ontario
Finding a way to survive in the wild is not easy for every animal. The challenge of surviving in an…
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Hawaii Rediscovers Its Rarest Moth on an Ordinary Sidewalk
Hawaii has long been at odds between its natural splendor and encroaching outside forces, be they human developments or invasive…
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Crocodile Eyes Have a Third Lid That Slides Sideways
Each animal in nature has undergone thousands of years of evolution to reach its current form. This has resulted in…
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Barn Owlets Call to Their Mom Before They’ve Even Hatched
We don’t often think of what a hatchling does inside its egg right before hatching. Many may not even know…