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Why Engineers Built a 25-Foot ‘Bat Wall’ Along I-40 in North Carolina
North Carolina sets a high standard for wildlife care. Between creating wildlife crossing structures that allow safe passage above and…
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How Queen Bumblebees Pull Off the Seemingly Impossible to Survive Winter Floods
Did you ever wonder how bumblebees survive all of winter, even underneath snow and ice? And when the spring thaw…
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Ethiopia’s Hyenas Are Doing an Unexpected Job: Cleaning Cities and Cutting Emissions
A silent shift change occurs as the sun sets over the ancient stone walls of Harar and the bustling streets…
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What’s the Difference Between a Herpetologist and an Entomologist?
A career in the biological sciences can take you many places. You may find yourself in a cold, sterile laboratory…
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Thinking About a Pet for Your Child? These Are the Best First Pets for Kids Ages 5 to 8
One of the earliest memories for many of us is getting our first pet. Whether it was our family dog…
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Horse Trainer vs. Equine Behaviorist: What’s the Difference?
Plenty of little kids imagine a future working with horses, and an assortment of jobs involve interacting with these highly…
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These Dolphins May Be Getting Intoxicated on Pufferfish, and Scientists Still Aren’t Sure Why
When we think of creatures that engage in the use of mind-altering substances, dolphins aren’t typically the first thing that…
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Not Just Flamingos: Meet the Other Pink Bird
Flamingos need to watch out because they’re not the only bright pink birds out there. The roseate spoonbill, a lesser-known…
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The Unique Design of a Hummingbird’s Transparent Tongue
Hummingbirds are famous for many things: their speed, how fast they can flap their wings, their gorgeous iridescent feathers, and…
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This Haunting Call Belongs to Madagascar’s Largest Lemur
Rainforests are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Full of a wide variety of species, it seems…
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How Early Will Bugs Arrive Where You Live? Ask the Bug Barometer
Did you know that there’s a tool you can use to help you determine when bugs will arrive in your…
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Sloths, Capybaras, and Quokkas: Why Certain Animals Become Kid Obsessions
Every couple of years, a new collection of animals find their way into the mainstream. It used to be lions,…
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This is How to Identify a Male Crocodile Monitor
Identifying the sex of animals can be difficult at first glance, depending on the species and their appearance. Lizards, crocodiles,…
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How This Fish Outsmarts Extreme Conditions by “Hibernating”
Have you ever wondered how fish survive throughout different seasons? Unlike mammals, which store food and have plenty of fur…
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A Look Inside the Intimidating Mouth of a Leatherback Sea Turtle
The ocean is home to an extreme variety of species and animals. This diversity results in amazing adaptations and appearances,…
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What’s the Difference Between a Park Ranger and a Game Warden?
Have you ever watched North Woods Law and dreamed of working in a national park? If you have, you’re not…
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Teamwork at Sea: Dolphins Tell Humans When to Cast
For over 140 years, traditional fishers in Laguna, Brazil, have hunted for fish as they work together with local Lahille’s…
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Nature’s Oddest Love Story: Slugs Fight for Genetic Dominance
Slugs don’t seem like the type of animals capable of duking it out. However, a funny Instagram post by @tiny.sanctuary…
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Counting Down the 9 Largest Eagles in the World
Eagles are among the most awe-inspiring birds in the animal kingdom, known for their sharp vision, massive wingspans, sharp talons,…
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Feral Pigs Are Moving Into Suburbs and Digging Up Lawns
Imagine sipping coffee at your kitchen window and spotting a 200-pound hog rooting through your flower beds. For many Texans…
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How the Dust Bowl Devastated America’s Wildlife
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s left a deep mark on the Great Plains, not only for farming families but…
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German Shepherd vs. Pit Bull: 6 Key Differences Explained
German Shepherds and pit bull–type dogs draw strong opinions from dog lovers and the general public. These breeds often appear…
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New England’s Rare Visitors: Why Blue Whales Are Appearing Off the East Coast
Blue whales are the largest mammals in the world, and they spend much of their lives roaming the deep ocean,…
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The Giants of the Snake World: Longest and Largest Species
Snakes have both fascinated and scared humans for as long as we can remember. Especially frightening are the giants that…
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The Stunning Story of a Stowaway Fox
Dock workers were stunned recently when they discovered that a stowaway fox had made its way to New Jersey on…
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Bats Are Waking Up in March—Here’s What You Need to Know
With the arrival of March, spring is just around the corner, flowers begin to bloom, and the sun shines a…
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The Most Unexpected Climbers in the Animal Kingdom
When most people think of animals that climb, squirrels initially come to mind. Maybe cats. But there are plenty of…
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Scientists Just Scanned 2,000 Ants in One Week to Create One of the Most Detailed Biodiversity Databases Ever
Scientists estimate there may be more than 20 quadrillion ants on Earth. Yet despite their abundance, studying the fine details…
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Nicaragua’s Boom in Exotic Animal Exports Sparks Global Worry
According to data studied by World Animal Protection (WAP), Nicaragua exported more than 11,000 wild animals in a single month.…
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Embryo Transfers for Rhinos? The Public Opinion Results Might Surprise You
Researchers at Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy witnessed a biological breakthrough recently when a southern white rhinoceros successfully became pregnant through…
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From War Zones to Safe Haven: How Two Wild Cats Rescued in Ukraine Found Sanctuary in the UK
War coverage usually focuses on the human toll. It often ignores the equally devastating effect on a silent population of…
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Why Releasing Rescued Slow Lorises Back Into the Wild Often Goes Wrong
While they may look like innocent, wide-eyed plush toys on social media, slow lorises hide a far more violent reality.…
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The Secret March Migration Happening at Night: Salamanders and Frogs on the Move
The post-winter rains have come, temperatures are rising, and salamanders are undertaking their once-a-year migrations to pools where they will…
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When Love Means Letting Go: The Rise of Pet Hospice and Home Euthanasia
My wife and I lived abroad for several years and brought home with us our Russian spaniel, bought in a…
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How Fleas Sneak Into Your Home—and How to Stop Them Before It Starts
Quick Take If you share your home with a dog or cat, you also share it with invisible commuters: parasites…
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Monarchs Are Moving North Again: Why March Is a Turning Point in the U.S.
Monarch season starts in earnest in the United States during the month of March, even though the whole migration doesn’t…
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Ancient Comb Jelly May Have Evolved a Brain-Like Control Center 550 Million Years Ago
A new study of comb jellies has revealed that their nervous system is more complex than previously thought. What’s more,…
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Wolves Are Stealing Cougar Kills in Yellowstone — And the Big Cats Are Quietly Changing Their Hunting Strategy
Gray wolves and cougars are not only iconic to the Yellowstone National Park landscape, but they also play important roles…
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Scientists Found a “Living Fossil” with a Twisted Jaw and Teeth That Point Sideways
An ancient species has had experts scratching their heads about its unusual jaw shape. The salamander-like creature had a highly…
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This Clever Sea Otter Traded a Pebble for a Fish
The sea otter in this amazing video clip is making the cutest trade! In the video, the sea otter offers…
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A Strange Daytime Sighting Reveals Rare Flying Squirrels Quietly Moving Into Nebraska
In Nebraska, an elusive mammal that looks like your garden-variety tree squirrel but has strikingly large eyes and a rudder-like…
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Meet the Strongest Bird on the Planet That Looks Like a Human in a Costume
The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, and seeing one up close…
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Hidden Killers in Your Home: Common Toxins Poisoning Pets Every Day
This year, National Poison Prevention Week is March 20th–26th. The Pet Poison Helpline receives thousands of calls annually from pet…
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Why King Penguins Are One of the Rare Climate “Winners” … For Now
Climate change has caused massive problems for animals living in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic. With ice sheets melting at unprecedented…
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Fall Armyworm Moths Use Earth’s Magnetic Field Like a GPS, New Study Suggests
Researchers in China believe some nocturnally migrating insects, including highly destructive and invasive moths, use both visual cues and the…
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Scientists Are Putting Tiny GPS Trackers on Box Turtles, and What They Find Could Help Save Them
On a warm morning in Virginia, a wildlife researcher walks slowly through a patchwork of forest and farmland, eyes scanning…
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This Ice Age Animal Is Still Alive Today Thanks to Its Bizarre Inflatable Nose
Growing up, I was obsessed with the 2002 movie Ice Age. I watched it day in and day out, captivated…
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The Small Snake Responsible for More Human Deaths Than Almost Any Other
The names of certain snakes are enough to strike fear into the heart of any ophidiophobian. It’s extremely common to…
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Why Wildlife Corridors Are Having a Moment (and What This New One Changes)
For the second time in less than a year, Ecuador has recognized a wildlife connectivity corridor in the country. On…
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A 400-Million-Year-Old Fish Smile Is Changing What We Know About Teeth
These days, all fish have teeth. The shapes of their teeth vary according to diet, ranging from the little pegs…