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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…
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This Massive Wels Catfish Snatched a Pigeon and Swallowed it Whole
A short clip filmed on the Seine near Paris shows a wels catfish ambushing a pigeon at the surface, a…
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8,345 Days of Tracking Upended What We Knew About Basking Sharks
New research spanning 8,345 days is changing how we view an endangered species. Basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus), which are rarely…
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This Massive Grouper Swallowed a Shark Whole
A brief clip of a goliath grouper inhaling a hooked shark looks shocking, but the behavior fits neatly into what…
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The Bewildering Behavior of a Bobtail Squid
Sea life is full of strange and amazing creatures. One example is the bobtail squid, which is one of the…
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How the Dodo’s Trusting Nature Sealed Its Tragic Fate
Many people first hear about the dodo bird when reading Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” where a solemn yet…
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This Bizarre Fish Walks, Has Red Lips, and Lures Prey
The ocean is full of some pretty interesting and scary-looking animals. With so much of the ocean still unexplored, it…
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Tropical Forest AI Was Only Looking Down — TropiCam Changes That
Wildlife cameras are nothing new. Each year, they capture millions of pictures of ground-dwelling animals roaming in their natural habitats.…
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Watch a Wolf Spider Tote Dozens of Crawling Babies on Her Back
Wolf spiders (family Lycosidae) are active hunters, unlike other spider species that build webs to trap prey. Because of this,…
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Nearly 90% of U.S. Bed Bugs Resist Pesticides. Pack Carefully This Summer.
When people talk about tenacious, seemingly unkillable pests, the mind immediately goes to cockroaches. After all, their reputation precedes them:…
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Why a Hippo Staring at Rhinos Is a Warning, Not an Attack
A roadside encounter between a hippo and rhinos looks like a fight in the making, but the wide gape and…
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A 115-Pound Python Swallowed a 77-Pound Deer in Florida. Biologists Say It Changes Everything.
A new study finds that invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida can open their jaws even wider than researchers previously…
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This Pet Alligator Learns the Word “No”
The internet is full of unique ways that people care for their pets, including adorable clothes, cozy strollers, and special…
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The Last King Island Emu Died in Empress Josephine’s Zoo
Emus of different sizes once abounded in Australia, Tasmania, and the surrounding islands. When Europeans encountered them, they were described,…
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The $5 Dirty Bucket That Kills Mosquito Larvae at the Source
If you live in an area of the country where mosquitoes are the primary nuisance, then you know the pain…
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Serengeti Rhino Flips a Calf, Something a 25-Year Guide Has Never Seen
When we think of the power the animal kingdom can provide, it is easy for our minds to go to…
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This Prairie Dog Deserves an Oscar
Every once in a while, animals decide that they want to be dramatic. For whatever reason, they turn their acting…
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This Moose Gives Terrifying Side Eye Before Attacking
Hiking is a fun activity, but it also has its risks. One of those dangers is animal attacks. For example,…
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Why Hippo Battles Are Among the Most Brutal in Nature
Hippos have some of the most intense mating and dominance battles in the animal kingdom. To prove themselves to females,…
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Scientists Say All Life on Earth May Follow the Same Temperature Rule
Despite its incredible diversity, there is a universal tie between all life on Earth, regardless of species. This unifying trend…
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A Swan Trampled Her Own Eggs … and They All Survived
Footage from a Yorkshire nest shows a mute swan abandoning her clutch of ten eggs to chase a rival female…
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Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered 6,000 Feet Deep in the Galápagos
Head nearly 6,000 feet deep into the waters of the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, and you will…
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The Deadliest Animal Lurking in Every U.S. State
Most wildlife encounters in the United States end without any drama at all. Animals are usually far more interested in…
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The Animal with the World’s Strongest Bite Carries Newborns Gently
Crocodilians — which include crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials — have a lineage that stretches back roughly 200 million years,…
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Warmer Sand, Fewer Males: The Crisis Quietly Facing Sea Turtles
They outlived dinosaurs, have built-in GPS that helps them navigate the world’s oceans with ease, and intuitively know how to…
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How Monkeys Decide to Cooperate and What It Reveals
In a lab tucked away on the Yale University campus, researchers are quietly observing a pair of marmoset monkeys. The…
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No Predators, Plenty of Food — So Why Are These Tortoises in Trouble?
Hermann’s tortoises are native to multiple Mediterranean islands. However, one island located in North Macedonia, Golem Grad, is not part…
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50 Billion Chickens and the Fight to Rewrite Animal Rights Law
An estimated 50 billion chickens are raised for meat each year, with another five billion dedicated to producing eggs. Most…
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South Africa’s Whales Survived Near-Extinction — Now Shipping Routes Threaten Them
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, global shipping companies have had to adjust. Shipping routes have been…
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Why Banning Shark Fishing Isn’t Enough to Save Them, According to Science
As of 2021, Caribbean reef sharks are categorized as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. To protect them, we need…
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Yes, Sloths Can Swim. Watch This!
When you think of sloths, swimming abilities probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, thanks to this…
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Qatar’s Sand Cats Were Presumed Gone. Then Came the Cubs.
For generations, the deserts of Qatar held a frustrating mystery: did the elusive sand cat (Felis margarita) still survive there,…
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These Eagles Could Take on Jake Paul
Eagles are known to be quite aggressive. As birds of prey, they are ferocious hunters that can snatch up almost…
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Australia Had the World’s Most Beautiful Parrot. Now It’s Gone Forever.
Australia is home to one-sixth of the world’s parrot population. Nearly 60 species of parrot call the country home, thanks…
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Eurasian Curlews Follow the Same Potentially Dangerous Migration Route Every Year
Migration routes are ingrained in many bird species. This helps them to not only return to known nesting sites, but…
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The Most Eye-Catching Pink Animals on Earth
Animals are generally associated with the usual shades of nature, like hues of brown and deep earthy tones. Pink is…
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300+ Shark Bites, Zero Fatalities at New Smyrna Beach
Florida’s New Smyrna Beach has a reputation for its sharks, with more than 300 recorded attacks since the 1880s. Year…
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Only 31 of 13,789 Insects Killed by Bug Zappers Were Mosquitoes
Bug zappers have long been touted as one of the most effective and affordable forms of pest control. In reality,…
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Ambush Hunters That Look Like Ordinary Leaves
Nature’s best-known predators depend on speed, strength, or venom to catch prey. However, others take a much sneakier approach by…
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The Self-Cloning Tick That Can Copy Itself 2,000 Times
Longhorn cattle have long symbolized the American West, strength, and resilience. A new type of longhorn, however, has entered the…
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The Diverse Ecosystems That Make Asia Extraordinary
Asia is the largest continent on Earth, and its ecosystems are every bit as diverse as its size suggests. This…