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37 Years After the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: A Look Back at the Impact on Wildlife
On March 24, 1989, just after midnight, a massive oil tanker ran aground in one of the most pristine marine…
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The Missouri Model Tackles the ‘Feral Swine Bomb’: Why Banning Hunting Saves Land
Feral pigs cost the United States upward of $1.6 billion each year. Farmers have stopped planting particular crops because the…
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Biological Fallout: The African Swine Fever Outbreak in “Collserola Boars”
In the United States, wild pigs are a problem. These hardy animals destroy crops, adapt to a variety of environments,…
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How Animal ‘Engineers’ Are Restoring UK Wetlands and Wildlife
Beavers were once a common sight in Northern European countries like Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. However, demand for…
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Why You Should Take Your Dog on a ‘Sniffari’
A dog’s sniffer is their best, favorite, and most-used tool. In perfect conditions, your pup can scent things from up…
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This Striking Butterfly Is Half Male and Half Female
We expect butterflies to be both beautiful and symmetrical; however, some are not. Gynandromorphism is estimated to occur in about…
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The Three-Year Nap: The Survival Secrets of Estivating Snails
We all love an afternoon nap, but did you know that for some animals, it is literally a lifesaver? This…
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Why Lizards Sometimes Look Like They’re Peeling From the Inside Out
Many lizards and insects shed their skin as part of their growth. Molting is essential as they grow larger and…
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This Snoring Hummingbird Is Actually in Survival Mode
Hummingbirds are famous for their quick flying and beautiful colors. However, they are also among the sweetest little birds. One…
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You’ve Seen Seals on Rocks. Have You Ever Seen Them on a Surfboard?
Spotting a surfboard on an Irish river is unusual enough, but finding two seals on it has got to be…
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Watch a 4,000-Pound Hippo Casually Chase Off Five Crocs in Kenya’s Maasai Mara
While the lion may be the king of the jungle in the wide open plains of Africa, the boss is…
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When Floodwaters Rise, Cane Toads Turn Pythons Into Lifeboats
Desperate times call for desperate measures. The animal kingdom is full of moments like these, with different species interacting in…
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The “Frozen” Miracle: How Wood Frogs Beat the Calendar to the Breeding Pond
Wood frogs are highly dependent on environmental conditions to determine whether they are active. After fattening up during the summer,…
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Your Bird Isn’t Just Copying You — The Brain Science Behind How Birds Learn to Sing
Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, birds…
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Inside the Winter Operation to Wipe Out Invasive Wild Pigs
Each winter, a targeted initiative to reduce the number of feral swine unfolds in the Land Between the Lakes National…
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This Robotic Fish Eats Microplastics Like Plankton
Microplastics are found in oceans and waterways all over the world. We are only just beginning to understand the damage…
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From Big Cats to Primates: California’s Exotic Pet Laws Explained
California treats most non-domesticated wildlife as restricted by default, which is just one reason why it has some of the…
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This Tiny Cat Was Given Six Years to Live but Surprised Everyone
Dwarfism is a genetic mutation that affects bone and cartilage growth, often stunting them. The mutation occurs across many mammal…
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The 20-Year Dog: Inside the Biotech Race to Pause the Canine Aging Clock
Biohackers. Longevity gurus. Wellness influencers. What do they have in common? Most place a focus on optimizing physical and mental…
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Fruit-Eating Carnivores? Red-Shouldered Hawks Show an Unexpected Taste for Avocados
Apparently, humans aren’t the only animals that love avocados. In a rare sighting, a red-shouldered hawk was observed eating an…
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One of the World’s Rarest Whales Just Had Her Ninth Calf at 50
The North Atlantic right whale is one of our most endangered large whale species. They have been listed as endangered…
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Why Tackling One Threat at a Time Isn’t Stopping Wildlife Extinction
As more species disappear from the planet, it is a stark reminder that conservation efforts are not doing enough. A…
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The Surprising Link Between Bed Bugs and Your Pet‘s Flea Treatments
Bed bugs have made an unwelcome resurgence in the US in the past decade or so. They now represent a…
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How Everyday Activities Spread Invasive Species Across the U.S.
As of 2026, more than 8,500 invasive species are established in the U.S., including plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.…
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Sharks Aren’t Supposed to Live Here, So How Did This One Reach Antarctica?
A marine researcher has captured the first-ever video footage of a shark swimming in Antarctica’s near-freezing waters. The incredible footage,…
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The Psychedelic Earth Tiger: Why the World is Obsessed with This Iridescent Spider
Deep in the humid rainforests of India’s Western Ghats lives a creature that looks more like a colorful digital glitch…
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Inside the Massive Australian Cattle Ranch That Uses Helicopters to Move 17,000 Cows
Anna Creek Station is famous because its immense scale requires cattle mustering to be done very differently from typical ranches.…
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This Popular Tennessee Trout Pond in Cherokee National Forest Is Finally Reopening
A popular trout fishing spot in Tennessee reopened March 1, 2026, after having been closed to the public since 2021…
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The Big-Hearted Breed Families Can’t Get Enough Of
Few dog breeds make an impression quite like the Great Dane. With their towering height, long legs, and sweet disposition,…
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Buzz-Worthy: 23 Cool Facts About Honey Bees
As tiny insects, honey bees are consistently underestimated. These little guys are far more complex than most people realize. While…
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How ‘Digital Twins’ Could Save Wildlife Species
When you hear the phrase ‘digital twin’ for the first time, your mind may race to the science fiction idea…
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Why Elephants Don’t Eat 1,000 Times More Than Mice: The Surprising Math of Kleiber’s Law
Many of us would probably like to forget sitting through math classes in school. But let’s briefly travel back, just…
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Giant Tortoises Walk This Galápagos Island Again After Nearly 200 Years
The island of Floreana, part of the Galápagos archipelago, is steeped in mystery and lore. From its history as a…
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The Invasive “Jumping Worm” Spreading Across Canada
“Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is…
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These Snakes Thrive Along the Mighty Mississippi River
The mighty Mississippi River teems with wildlife as it rolls 2,350 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana. Abundant fish like largemouth…
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Gorilla vs Ape: The Key Differences Explained
There are numerous terms used to describe primates including gorilla, monkey, ape, and great ape. Today’s video will take two…
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How One Brave Dog’s Tumor Trial Is Changing Cancer Treatment for Pets and Children
When Jon and Dayla Culp received the news that their six-year-old Labrador retriever, Clarice, had a malignant tumor near her…
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The Second Brain in Your Dog’s Belly: Why Gut Testing is the New Annual Vet Visit
Have you ever heard of the gut-brain axis in domestic pets? As its name suggests, this two-way network links the…
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North Carolina’s Hummingbirds Are Coming Back. Here’s When to Put Out Your Feeders
With spring approaching rapidly, you may be wondering when North Carolina will begin to see hummingbirds again. After all, it…
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This Tiny Bird’s Heart Beats 1,200 Times a Minute — And It Can Fly Backward
Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds found all over the Americas. They are known for their beautiful colors, aerial acrobatics, and…
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This 37-Million-Year-Old ‘Paradox Snake’ Sat in a Museum Drawer for 40 Years Before Scientists Realized It Was New
Millions of years ago, England was a much different place than it is today. In the Late Eocene, England was…
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Even in Antarctica, Microplastics Threaten the Toughest Insects
It is hard to believe that life can survive in Antarctica. Despite its harsh conditions, hardy flora and fauna do…
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The Invasive Fish Threatening the Everglades — and the New Tool That Can Stop Them
In the slow-moving canals and shadowy marshes of the Florida Everglades live some of the most dangerous creatures. You probably…
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Leaf Lovers: Exploring Koala Habits in a Five-Day Unit Plan
Koalas, renowned for being tree-dwelling, leaf-munching marsupials, can be found primarily in eucalyptus forests in the eastern and southeastern coasts…
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Foul Play: The Seabird That Defeats Predators with Projectile Vomit
In the animal kingdom, there are several types of responses to danger and trauma. While humans are most familiar with…
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Can You Tell the Temperature by Listening to Crickets? The Science Behind Dolbear’s Law
In the late 1800s, more than a hundred years before smartphones and weather apps, a physicist discovered you could step…
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Scientists Finally Cracked the Code Behind the World’s Strangest Multi-Horned Sheep
Spotting a Manx Loaghtan on the mist-shrouded cliffs of the Isle of Man feels like observing a story from ancient…
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This Is What Happens When Fruit Bats Discover a Giant Watermelon (It’s Surprisingly Cute)
Fruit bats earned their name for a pretty obvious reason: their affinity for fruit. Also known as flying foxes, these…
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The Largest Scorpion on Earth Grows Nearly 9 Inches Long … and It’s Surprisingly Docile
Many people deem scorpions as one of the most interesting members of the class Arachnida owing to their formidable looks,…
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Divers Free a Gigantic Sperm Whale From a Fishing Hook
Scuba diving in the ocean can be an otherworldly experience, as can the marvels waiting to be discovered. Imagine swimming…