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117,000 Giraffes Left — and Most of the World Hasn’t Noticed
Every year, on June 21, the world celebrates the tallest animals on the planet by enjoying World Giraffe Day. This…
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He Built the World’s Smallest National Park and Refused to Sell It
When I was younger, I heard a fable about starfish that really stuck with me. If you haven’t heard it…
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Colonial History Predicts Wildlife Attitudes Better Than Economics, Study Says
When a mountain lion wanders into a suburban neighborhood, or wolves attack livestock, people’s reactions vary dramatically. Some communities advocate…
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The Molecular Science of Why Mosquitoes Single You Out in a Crowd
Are you one of those people who get covered in mosquito bites while your friend’s skin remains totally unblemished? Some…
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A Tapeworm Found in 1 in 3 Coyotes Is Now in the Pacific Northwest
Tapeworms infect thousands of companion animals in the United States each year. The culprit behind tapeworms is swallowing a flea…
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The 8-Millon-Ton Problem That’s Killing Albatrosses
A Blue Planet II segment shows researchers finding plastic bags, food packaging, and even a fatal toothpick inside albatross chicks,…
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What Is the Weird Foamy Bug Hiding in Your Garden?
We’ve all seen our fair share of strange traits and adaptations, whether in nature or online, but this might be…
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How Shy Octopuses Disappear
Recent footage captured by a diver in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, shows an octopus apparently vanishing into the sea floor.…
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Why a Python Hid 20 Eggs Beneath a Florida Sidewalk
Some movement beneath a concrete sidewalk in South Florida turned out to be a mother Burmese python and her 20…
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Animals With Superpowers That Sound Completely Fake
Nature is full of creatures that can do things that seem impossible, almost as if Mother Nature handed out superpowers.…
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A Bigger Possum Was Stealing Nest Boxes, So Researchers Shrank the Door by 1 Millimeter
For pygmy-possums, life on Australia’s Kangaroo Island was always quite nice. So nice that two different species of pygmy possum…
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Why the 24-Hour Tick Rule Won’t Save You from These Viruses
There are approximately 90 tick species in the U.S. alone, and many of them carry pathogens. While Lyme disease remains…
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The Coconut Crab Can Lift 60 Pounds and Live 60 Years
Can you imagine a crab that lives almost as long as a human? While it might sound unbelievable, some species…
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The 8 Most Dangerous Birds in North America
When you think about birds, you likely don’t consider them to be dangerous or aggressive creatures, aside from a few…
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Why Snakebite Risk Is Surging in a Warming World
Around the world, temperatures are increasing. This has put a strain on many species that will have to adapt to…
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Why Female Alligators Are Especially Dangerous Long After Nesting Season Ends
After surviving months of cooler temperatures, alligators become active again in spring and summer. This activity is not strictly limited…
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Hear a Mystery Bird? Merlin’s AI Can Name It Instantly
You’re walking in a natural area, and you see a little bird flitting around in the underbrush. You wonder what…
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Dogs Find Lanternfly Eggs at Twice the Rate of Experts
Spotted lanternflies plague the agricultural industry in 19 different states annually. The current prevention measures help slow the lanternflies but…
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Urban Heat Is Forcing Insects to Evolve in Years, Not Millennia
On a hot summer day, strolling down a city street with concrete in every direction can feel like walking into…
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The Frog So Transparent You Can See Its Organs
Nature is full of strange and unique traits, some of which seem almost like make-believe. One example is the glass…
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Creatures Found Only in Island Cave Systems
Islands are already famous for strange wildlife, but their cave systems take isolation to another level. Cut off from sunlight,…
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8 Undiscovered Moth Species Were Hiding in One for 200 Years
The notion of species may underpin almost every aspect of biology, yet scientists can’t agree on a single definition. Time…
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Shipwrecked Explorers Found It First, Then Humans Hunted It to Extinction
Cormorants are one of the world’s most impressive bird species. They can take to the air in seconds and have…
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These Creatures Have the Most Mesmerizing Eyes on Earth
We’ve all gazed at our significant other and marveled at the beauty of the human eye. But animal eyes may…
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When Wasps Lose Their Queen, a Secret Group Saves the Colony
For some species, war seems inevitable. When a community loses a powerful leader, it creates a power vacuum. This lack…
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The Abyss Where 10 Million Whales Have Gone to Die
About 71-74% of the ocean remains unexplored by scientists as of 2026, and much of that is the deep sea.…
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Listen to the Bizarre Snoring Sounds Coming from This Gecko
When we think of geckos, we don’t typically think of how they communicate. It’s not often that you see geckos…
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Predators That Specialize in One Type of Prey
Most predators are opportunistic hunters. If a species is open to eating multiple types of prey, it can improve its…
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The Secret Survival Tricks of Animals That Barely Drink Water
For most animals, drinking water is a daily necessity. However, some species have evolved ways to remain hydrated without drinking…
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Animals That Don’t Forgive and Forget
Many animals are capable of remembering negative experiences, but some seem to take things a step further. Scientists have documented…
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Watch This Adorable Yet Terrifying Baby Gator Death Roll
Alligators are powerful creatures that can inflict serious injury to their prey. Their infamous death roll tears chunks off of…
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The Insects That Put Rainbows to Shame
Nature has produced insects in nearly every color imaginable, from shiny blues and shimmering greens to bright pinks. While many…
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Porcupine Turns the Tables on a Hungry Python
Despite being non-venomous, pythons (Pythonidae) are still deadly creatures. They can grow up to 100 pounds and 30 feet long.…
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GPS Study Catches Gulls Dodging Wind Farms Even on Trawler-Free Days
If you’ve ever walked past a wind farm, then you know how imposing the twisting turbines can be. Modern offshore…
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A First-Ever Tool to Quantify How Invasive Species Make Animals Suffer
Invasive species are among the most well-studied phenomena in ecology, and for good reason: they cost the global economy $423 billion every…
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Sesame-Seed Sea Slug Reveals Taiwan’s Hidden Ocean Life
When you’re out on a recreational scuba dive, you see all sorts of interesting things. Marine life comes in all…
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Why Some Wasps Attack on Sight — and How to Stop Them
With summer right around the corner, insects that left as the cooler months approached will make their return. One such…
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A Mountain Lion Watched Joggers for 3 Hours. No One Noticed.
For three hours, wildlife biologist and filmmaker Denise Peterson sat beside a busy Utah trail watching a young female mountain…
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A Sperm Whale Washed Up in Hawaii With Household Products and Fishing Nets in Its Stomach
A sperm whale that stranded on Kauai had a stomach packed with fishing nets, plastic bags, hagfish traps, and undigested…
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A Great Blue Heron Ate a Baby Alligator in Florida. Here’s Why That’s Normal.
Florida footage of a great blue heron swallowing a juvenile alligator looks shocking, but it fits squarely within the diet…
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Tibbles the Cat Didn’t Wipe out a Species — Humans Did
Peacocks are beautiful, and golden eagles are among the coolest birds of prey, but one bird species stands out because…
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Octopuses Use Mirrors to Map Space Like Primates and Dolphins
If you were to make a case for evidence of extraterrestrial life on Earth, you would probably use octopuses as…
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Ghost Cats of Europe: The Controversial Return of Lynx to Landscapes They Ruled for Millennia
June 11 is International Lynx Day, dedicated to raising awareness of lynx conservation. Lynx are some of the most elusive predators…
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Reef Manta Rays Don’t Flee Monsoons, They Plunge Hundreds of Feet
For giant reef manta rays that call the shallow waters of Papua New Guinea home, radical weather is nothing new.…
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67% Fewer Dung Beetles: The Quiet Cost of Losing Elephants
Elephants have been the face of conservation campaigns for decades. With more focus on the elephant itself rather than the…
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The Clever Digging Habit That Keeps Rabbits Cool All Summer
With the heat of summer steadily rising, we’re all doing our best to stay cool—not just humans, but wild animals…
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Why Scientists Still Argue Over What to Call a Baby Platypus
If you’ve ever headed down an internet rabbit hole of wondering what to call a baby platypus, you’re not alone.…
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How a Single Genetic Switch Creates Orange, Calico, and Tortoiseshell Cats
Orange cats are among the most recognizable felines in the world. From beloved internet celebrities to mischievous household pets, their…
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The Anglerfish’s Glow Isn’t Just a Trap, Scientists Say
I’ve always been fascinated by marine animals. But it wasn’t until I was watching Finding Nemo that I learned about…
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How Cats Use Their Unique Skeletal Structure to Squeeze in Tight Spaces
Cats may not actually have nine lives, but sometimes, they act totally mystical. Just look at how cats always land…