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The One Dead-Simple Way to Tell a Cottonmouth from a Harmless Water Snake
Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species,…
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How DNA Revealed Two Hidden Species of the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal
In 2023, scientists made a surprising find regarding pangolins. Scientists have long believed that pangolins have eight branches in their…
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What Are Barnacles Good For?
Scroll long enough, and you will see barnacles portrayed all over social media as ocean troublemakers. People violently scrape them…
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Have You Ever Seen a Pink Grasshopper?
While a pink grasshopper may sound fantastical, certain genetic mutations can cause them to develop this unusual color. The genetic…
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This Baby Deer’s First Snow Day Is the Cutest Thing You’ll See All Week
Sometimes, a cute animal video is all we need to turn a bad day around. Luckily, we have just the…
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London Is Preparing for the Return of the Stork, Missing Since Medieval Times
For the first time in roughly six centuries, London’s skies may again carry the long, steady wings of the white…
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Can a Sea Turtle Survive with Only Three Flippers? Scientists Are Watching Closely
The ocean can be an extremely dangerous place, even for an animal that migrates through and rides its currents for…
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The Invasive Lionfish Is Spreading Fast and Scientists Want You to Eat It
Head under the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will find one of the most beautiful killers in the…
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This Pelican’s Bill Looks Patriotic
Pelicans, in general, are interesting-looking birds. The key feature that stands out is their gular pouch, which can hold gallons…
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Why Wolf Spiders Turn Into Living Nurseries for Their Young
There are many ways that animals take care of their babies, each unique to the needs of the species. One…
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Why Are Hunting Limits So Strict? An Oregon Official Reveals the ‘Surplus Principle’ Behind the Data
Hunting limits aren’t arbitrary—they‘re determined using highly specific data points. They are determined on a state-by-state basis, using population estimates,…
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Slow and Steady: A Lesson All About Tortoises
Tortoises, renowned for being slow and steady creatures, are land-dwelling reptiles that can be found grazing on plants and grasses…
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The Pink Robin Is Real, and Its Color Comes From Biology, Not Diet
Birds are some of the most diverse animals in nature, coming in all different colors. Birds come in a wide…
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These Wild Dolphins Use Sea Sponges as Diving Masks
Picture a dolphin diving toward the seafloor with something odd on its nose. It is not a shell or a…
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New Research Reveals the Hidden Behavioral Code All Social Mammals Follow
Social mammals are wildly diverse, given that they can be found across all habitats and species. However, a new line…
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The 300-Million-Year-Old ‘Slime Monster’ That Can Suffocate a Shark in Seconds
You don’t need to have ever seen a hagfish to have an idea of a hagfish. I mean, it’s called…
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The Art of Deception: How the Ghost Mantis Masters Leaf Mimicry
What’s the cleverest way to avoid being noticed by a predator in a forest? Make yourself look like a dead…
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The Bandit Kingdom: Discovering Miami’s Best-Kept Secret
Our great planet has a monkey island and a snake island, but what about an island chock-full of the most…
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Why Hippos Are the One Animal Lions Prefer to Avoid
A lion versus hippo showdown may seem like an unlikely contest, but you would be surprised at just how many…
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Whatever Happened to Bubbles? A Look Back at Celebs’ Wildest Pets
Whether the dreamlike flair of the Surrealists or the high-octane excess of 90s superstardom, celebrities have a long history of…
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Eight-Legged Hydraulics: Why Spiders Curl Up When They Die
Have you ever noticed that spiders curl up when they die? There’s a scientific reason for that. While humans use…
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Return to the Reef: Thailand Reintroduces Endangered Leopard Sharks to the Wild
Shark and ray populations around the world are under significant threat. According to the IUCN’s 2026 Ocean Travelers: Safeguarding Critical…
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Adorable and Minty: Why Koalas Smell Like Cough Drops
Walk through an Australian eucalyptus forest and a sharp, minty smell may drift through the air. Eucalyptus leaves release aromatic…
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Hanging Out: The Parasite That Affects Brown Bears
Wild bears are prone to contracting parasitic infections. Some of the most common are intestinal parasites. In most cases, healthy…
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Fish Use Secret Signals to Team Up With Other Species While Hunting
Interspecies communication was once thought to be rare outside of humans and apes, but research has shown it occurs in…
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How Italian Newfoundlands Are Trained to Save Lives at Sea
On some of Italy’s busiest beaches, an elite canine rescue force patrols the shoreline. These powerful Newfoundlands, Labradors, and golden…
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Do a Few Clams Have the Power to Shut Down an Entire City’s Water Supply?
It may sound too weird to be true, but this Instagram post is based on fact. Clams truly do help…
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This Squirrel’s Birdfeeder Heist Goes Hilariously Wrong
Every day, wild animals do things that surprise us and bring a little joy into our days. Things such as…
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How the Siamese Crocodile Is Getting a Second Chance
Imagine encountering a crocodile so rare that scientists once believed it no longer existed in the wild. This is the…
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How One Invasive Species Is Rewiring an Entire Island’s Ecosystem
The island of Guam has a snake problem. Though innocuous enough in appearance – slender with brownish or greenish coloration…
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Boys Intervene as Python Attacks Dog in Viral Video
Coming face-to-face with a large snake is enough to make most people freeze. In this short video circulating online, however,…
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A ‘Mega’ Event in New Zealand’s Forests Could Decide the Fate of the World’s Fattest Parrot
Few animals depend on timing as tightly as the kākāpō. This flightless parrot is found only on a few predator-free…
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Tiny Fish, Big Attitude: How Jawfish Defend Their Burrows
If a giant hand were to suddenly appear in front of you with some sort of object, how would you…
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Meet the Deadly Octopus Whose Toxin Has No Antivenom
Being bitten by a strange animal can be extremely scary, especially since so many species use venom against their prey.…
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The Incredible Jaw Flexibility of the Amazon Tree Boa
Snakes are famous for their wide jaws, which can swallow prey larger than their heads. The Amazon tree boa is…
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The $3,000 Beetle: Why the Titan Beetle Is the Holy Grail for Insect Collectors
The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) may just be the insect equivalent of a giant, flawless diamond. The species has a…
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This Doberman Beat 2,500 Dogs to Win Westminster’s Top Prize
The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show celebrated its 150th annual event in February 2026, and one very lucky dog…
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Wolf 832F: The Yellowstone Wolf That Changed How the World Watched Wolves
Wolves usually rely on cooperation to survive. Hunting large prey such as elk typically involves multiple pack members working together…
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Stowaways: What Kinds of Animals Live On and Around Cruise Ships?
Standing at the rail of a large cruise ship at sunset, the scene can feel simple: metal, water, and sky.…
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The Sea’s Tiny Gladiator: Why This Crab Never Goes Anywhere Without Its Stinging Pom-Poms
In an environment as vast and extreme as the world’s oceans, survival of the fittest takes on new meaning. That’s…
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The Disease Bridge: How Our Cities Are Inviting Wildlife Viruses In
The Disease Bridge: How Our Cities Are Inviting Wildlife Viruses In As suburbs expand into forests, grasslands, and wetlands, the…
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The 5,000-Pound Face-Off: Inside the Peak of Elephant Seal Mating Season
Much of the eastern United States is currently undergoing a massive polar vortex, with another one expected to follow. Meanwhile,…
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14 Animals That “Kiss”—But Not Necessarily Romantically
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s the perfect time to check in on how the animal kingdom is gearing up…
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Newly Spotted Jellyfish Being Described as the “Size of a Bus”
A recent exploration off Argentina’s coast found a rarely seen jellyfish the size of a school bus. The giant phantom…
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Polly Wants a Conviction: Can Animals Testify in Court?
Imagine walking into a courtroom and seeing a cage near the witness stand. Inside sits a bright, alert parrot whose…
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America’s Favorite Eagle Couple Loses Eggs After Raven Attack—But Hope Remains
For Jackie and Shadow, a long-time bald eagle couple living high up in the treetops of the San Bernardino National…
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Will Oregon Vote to Ban Hunting and Fishing?
Oregonians may have a crucial, controversial vote to make in November of 2026. Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) is a proposal…
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The Waiting List for Endangered Species: 2,000+ Species Stuck in Bureaucratic Limbo
With each passing year, species across the United States face an uncertain future. As habitats continue to be destroyed, climate…
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South Carolina’s Exotic Animal Laws: What’s Legal to Own and What’s Not
Picture this. Someone tells you they own a full-grown bear. Odds are your first thought is not “Oh, how wonderful!”…
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Meet the True Giants of the Crocodilian World
Crocodiles already inspire fear at their modern size, but today’s saltwater crocodiles are only a shadow of what once lived…