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A ‘Ghost’ Great White Shark Sighting Revives a Major Mediterranean Mystery
The Mediterranean great white shark population is hiding! These charismatic yet elusive creatures have been giving scientists the runaround for…
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Feral Goldfish are Nearing “Invasive” Levels in Canada
Imagine a wild, feral goldfish surviving in a habitat it was never meant to enter. In Canadian waters, such creatures…
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Tarantula vs. Scorpion: Which Venomous Arachnid Would Win in a Fight?
A fight between a scorpion and a tarantula sounds uncommon, and in fact, it is. Though both are deadly major…
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Ethiopia’s Urban Hyenas May Be Cutting Carbon Emissions by More Than 1,000 Tons a Year
Meet the latest African garbage collection team: a clan of hyenas! New research has shown that scavengers, such as the…
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The Fascinating Facial Feature of the Goblin Shark
The ocean is full of terrifying creatures, and sharks are just one example. Many of us are familiar with commonly…
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Falcon vs. Fox: Watch This Raptor Punch a Predator
Peregrine falcons are less than half the size of a red fox, yet this shocking video clip shows that the…
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Robotic Rattlesnake Helps Scientists Measure Fear in Wildlife
We’re all born with a built-in system for detecting danger. It’s one thing that makes us so similar to wild…
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The 100-Day Bone Race: Inside the Fastest-Growing Tissue on Earth
Few animals are more majestic than those bearing a crown of antlers. Moose bear these head adornments particularly well; they…
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Scientists Rethink the ‘Peaceful Primate’ Reputation of Bonobos
For decades, scientists believed that bonobos, one of our closest living relatives, were among the most peaceful primates. Nature seemed…
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The Return of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds: Where They Show Up First Each March
Ruby-throated hummingbird season is an annual event in the eastern United States, kicking off during the month of March. While…
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The Amphibian Apocalypse: How a Deadly Fungus Quietly Wiped Out 90 Species
Reality tends toward entropy, and nature craves balance. The methods behind these maddening processes aren’t pretty, either. Survival of the…
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Scientists Confirm Avian Flu in California’s Marine Mammals
Avian influenza has reached the U.S. west coast’s marine mammal population. Young northern elephant seals located at Año Nuevo State…
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Scientists Finally Solved Why Moths Can’t Stop Flying Into Lights
The concept of moths being attracted to light is so established that it’s found in poems, song lyrics, and folklore.…
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Polar Bears Are Coming Closer to People—and it’s Not Due to Hunger
Polar bears depend on frozen ocean surfaces more than any other land predator. The ice functions as a platform where…
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Nature’s Odd Couple: The Curious Case of the Frog and the Tarantula
Symbiosis is the long-term relationship between two different species that can sometimes be beneficial to both parties. These relationships are…
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Watch This Creepy-Cool Cicada Crawl Out of Its Skin
Depending on the species, cicadas emerge from their underground homes every two to 17 years. During their time outside, cicadas…
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Discover the Largest Non-Dinosaur Land Predator to Ever Live
Long before mammals dominated the land and even before the most famous dinosaurs appeared, Earth was home to a wide…
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From Patchy Lizards to Skin-Eating Frogs: The Weird World of Shedding
Wellness retreats are all the rage in the 21st century, but what if all the health benefits could be had…
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Can This Fish Really Predict Earthquakes?
Imagine if there were a creature capable of providing a warning that an impending cataclysmic seismic event was about to…
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Why Desert Foxes Have Huge Ears (and Arctic Foxes Don’t): The Logic of Allen’s Rule
There are twelve species of true foxes in the world, and they live in a wide range of habitats, on…
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The Platypus: One of the Weirdest Animals on Earth
Platypuses are weird looking. They look like someone stitched together a duck and a beaver—flat bill, webbed feet, and a…
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Discover The Secret Sense of Great White Sharks
Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth. Despite their…
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Harpy Eagle: Nature’s Strongest Bird of Prey with Bear-Sized Talons
Deep within the tropical rainforests of Central and South America lives one of the most powerful birds on Earth: the…
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Here’s How to See Polar Bears in the Wild for Less than a Disney Vacation
Watching a polar bear roam across Arctic tundra sounds like an expedition reserved for wealthy travelers. In practice, a careful…
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The Bird Thought Extinct for 50 Years That Lives in New Zealand Today
Presumed extinct for more than 50 years, the wonderful takahē is still very much alive. As this Instagram post shows,…
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How Grief Sparked a Psychic Animal Craze in the 1920s
The world is full of mysteries that we don’t understand. For some, these enigmas ignite a sense of wonder. For…
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The Shrimp That Stuns Prey with Lightning-Fast Claw Snaps
The pistol shrimp is a remarkable little creature. It is capable of producing a noise louder than a gunshot and…
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The 5 Best Colorado Trails to See Moose and Elk in Their Natural Habitat
Hiking in the Centennial State offers a two-for-one deal if you want to see some of North America’s largest land…
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The Beetle with an Invisibility Cloak: How a Chemical “Catch-22” Traps Parasites Inside Ant Fortresses
Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s pheromones (chemical…
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This 18-Foot Sail-Backed Dinosaur Once Roamed Dinosaur Island
The Isle of Wight is one of the most famous places in Europe for discovering dinosaur fossils. Known as “Dinosaur…
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The “Eavesdropping” Border Collie: How Pups Learn Without Being Taught
For generations, dog owners have joked that their pets listen in on conversations and seem to understand what people are…
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This Urban National Park Is Teeming With Wildlife
While most visitors come for the Gateway Arch itself, the park also supports a diverse mix of animals that thrive…
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An Angry Battleship: How Blue Whale Mothers Defend Their Babies
Blue whale calves enter the world already the size of a bus, yet they still face danger. A hungry killer…
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The Wolverine Frog: 5 Wild Facts About Nature’s Most Extreme Amphibian
The hairy frog, also known as the wolverine frog or horror frog, is a remarkably unique species of frog native…
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This Sharp-Dressed Seabird Was Built for Speed Underwater
Some beautiful animals look as if they were designed by humans. Birds are gorgeous creatures, coming in many different colors,…
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From Pets to Flocks: How Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Took Over Los Angeles
I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of…
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Forget the Groundhog: These Animals Reveal the Real Signs of Spring
Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous…
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The Great Texas Birding Trail: 5 Hidden Hikes to Spot Alligators and Whooping Cranes
Texas has plenty of famous wildlife stops, but the Great Texas Birding Trail is at its best when you treat…
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Stripers Are on the Move: Why March Signals the Start of Striped Bass Migration
March is an exciting time for fishermen on the Atlantic Coast. As temperatures rise in the Northeast, it’s not just…
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Hawk Highway: Why Raptors Reappear in March
During the month of March, there is enough of a migration occurring across the US to turn certain ridges, lakes,…
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Built-In Helmet: How the Woodpecker’s Tongue Protects Its Brain
Imagine sprinting full-speed into a solid oak tree at 15 miles per hour — and then doing it again and…
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A Solitary Anteater Joins Two Puppies for an Adorable Play Session
Nothing is cuter than animals playing together. But have you ever seen an anteater and puppies playing together? Well, it’s…
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March’s Loudest Migration: Where to See Sandhill Cranes Filling U.S. Skies Right Now
The impressive sandhill crane migration begins in earnest during the month of March, so much so that their calls fill…
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Can a Horse Really Help Heal Anxiety and Trauma?
For many people living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress, an emotional support animal feels less like a pet…
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The 5 Things Every Good Dog Food Should Have, According to a Vet
As a dog owner, you obviously want what’s best for your furry friend. This means investing in a high-quality, balanced…
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How a 190-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Rewrote Prehistoric History
The UK west Dorset coast is well known for its fossils. The so-called ‘Jurassic Coast’ has yielded numerous specimens that…
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Is It Okay to Rehome a Rescue Pet? Understanding When It’s the Kindest Choice
Adopting a rescue pet is usually talked about as a “forever” promise, and for many families, it truly is. But…
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A Tiny Terrapin Hatchling Brings Hope for a Critically Endangered Species
Sometimes it’s scary to think that the many species we see today might not be around in twenty years. Or,…
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When Playtime Gets Wild: Komodo Dragon Eats Plush Toys After Macaques Toss Them Into His Enclosure
Things got a little crazy at the Singapore Zoo, where March brings mischief and mayhem to a resident Komodo dragon.…
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Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years, These Tiny Marsupials Have Just Been Rediscovered
For thousands of years, scientists knew of two tiny marsupials in New Guinea only through fossils and local legend. Researchers…