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Bobcat Uses Golf Bunker as a Hunting Blind and Gets a Birdie
We don’t think this bobcat is planning on a round of golf. The clever feline has discovered that the sand…
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Tiny Crabs Etch Perfect Spirals in Sand, Then Vanish with the Tide
A strange kind of “art show” appears with every low tide across the sandy shores of the Indo-Pacific and Australia…
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Only 2% of Adopters Prefer Senior Pets. Are You Missing Out?
A recent survey on behalf of MetLife Pet Insurance found that nearly 1 in 2 pet owners (48%) choose to…
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Why a Hawk’s Tongue Is Covered in Backward-Pointing Spikes
Bird enthusiasts soon learn how to use a bird’s external features to identify them. Bill shape and size, wingspan, feather…
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Here’s How a Spider Makes Silk 10 Times Tougher Than Kevlar
Spider silk is one of the strongest materials in nature. Because of this, silk has been used in battle to…
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What Are Animals Saying? AI May Finally Tell Us
The world sounds very different when you listen like a scientist instead of a tourist. Hidden in ocean waves, forests,…
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This Turtle Grows Its Own Fishing Lure Inside Its Mouth
Many of us were told as kids to watch out for the painful chomp of a snapping turtle. Anyone who…
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Gray Seals Learned to Sing Star Wars. Here’s What That Means
While the iconic honks, barks, and trills of pinnipeds — a family that includes seals, sea lions, and walruses —…
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A Gliding Possum Genus Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Was Found Alive
I’m constantly in awe of the natural world around us. There’s something so calming about walking through nature and seeing…
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What’s the Difference Between a Conservation Officer and a Game Warden?
If you love the outdoors and care about wildlife, jobs like conservation officer and game warden can sound almost identical…
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Meet the Biggest Monkeys on the Planet
Monkeys come in an incredible range of sizes, from tiny species that can fit in your hand to intimidating primates…
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Why Some Snakes “Walk” in a Straight Line Instead of Slithering
Snakes are some of the best-known reptiles, with more than 4,000 species across the world. When we think of snakes,…
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A 4-Month-Old Bird Just Flew 8,425 Miles Without Stopping
In 2022, a young bar-tailed godwit made the most extraordinary journey. These birds are known for their long migrations, but…
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10,000 Baby Crocodiles, One Bucket of Meat, One Calm Farmer
There are plenty of animal-feeding moments that feel downright adorable. Maybe it is your dog wagging its tail the second…
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The Hidden Chemical Weapon Inside a Caterpillar’s Head
The beautiful and elegant swallowtail butterfly begins its life as a chubby caterpillar with an unusual defense. When threatened, a…
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5 Endangered Snakes Hiding in New Jersey Right Now
New Jersey is a densely populated state, but it also hides some of the Northeast’s rarest snakes. They live in…
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Why Only One Naked Mole-Rat in a Colony Gets to Reproduce
When you think of a eusocial colony, insects probably come to mind, such as bees, termites, or ants. However, two…
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Inside the One-Way Throat That Lets Leatherbacks Eat Jellyfish
If you could peer inside the mouth and throat of a leatherback sea turtle, you would find something intriguing. Their…
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Australia’s Deep Sea Hides Zombie Worms and a Game of Thrones Shrimp
The world’s oceans are filled with never-ending surprises. Some shock. Some awe. And some are still waiting to be discovered.…
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A 7-Foot Nile Monitor Steals Crocodile Eggs — Then Follows a Hatchling
When we think of Africa and the animals that live there, it’s easy to think of the Big Five. The…
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A Screaming Heron, a Falcon in Pursuit, and a Reminder That Size Doesn’t Rule the Sky
Hunting is a natural part of the wild. Larger predators usually hunt smaller prey, which is often how the natural…
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The Shark That Ambushes Prey by Blending into the Ocean Floor
To be successful in the wild, you need to be innovative with how you hunt. With each animal fighting for…
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We Lose 27,000 Acres of Forest Daily. UNESCO Sites Are Holding the Line.
More than 489 million hectares of forest land have been lost since 1990 due to deforestation. Human activities have significantly…
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Dive-Bombed by a Blue Jay? Here’s What They’re Protecting
It’s happened to the best of us: One morning, you’re enjoying a sunny day on your patio. Next, a large…
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What Happened After This Man Was Bitten by an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake?
Being bitten by a snake is many people’s biggest fear, and for good reason. Not only is the bite itself…
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These Are the Most Dangerous Snakes in America
When it comes to identifying the most dangerous snakes in America, the answer isn’t as straightforward as some may think.…
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This Black Bear Family Took Over a New Jersey Golf Course
Typically, when we think of wild animals, we think of seeing them in the wild. Perhaps on a hunting trip,…
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When Elephants Get Sick, How Do Vets Treat Them?
Elephants may look powerful, yet they can be taken out by many of the same health challenges as other mammals.…
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Seals Can Ignore CO2 Levels 200 Times Higher Than Normal. We Can’t.
The longer you hold your breath, the more a desperate pressure in your chest grows — this is what scientists…
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This Harmless Backyard Snake Gets Bigger Than Most People Realize
Just imagine: You are enjoying a day in your garden. You finish in one area and head to your shed…
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That “Bear Hug” Video Is Adorable, But It Also Reveals Something Deeper About Black Bear Families
At first glance, the Instagram reel looks like pure sweetness as a baby bear runs toward its mother in Western…
What Happens Inside This Bat-Filled Cave Could Trigger a Deadly Virus Outbreak
Ebola is one of the world’s deadliest viruses, and Marburg is its cousin. This hemorrhagic virus shares many symptoms with…
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Could This Tiny Mouse’s Genes Actually Save It from Extinction?
Organisms have been evolving to adapt to changing environmental conditions ever since life on Earth began. Those species that can…
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Scientists Gave Raccoons a 9-Lock Puzzle Box. The Results Surprised Them.
Before I came face-to-face with raccoons for the first time, I thought my home was being robbed. I woke up…
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A 20-Year Mouse Cloning Experiment Reached a Grim Breaking Point
Once in a blue moon, an animal cloning story appears in the headlines before disappearing back into the ether. Cloning…
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Australia’s Rarest Reptile Was Misidentified for 25 Years and Is Nearly Gone
Australia is known for its rare and interesting critters. Some can be frightening and venomous, while others are intimidating but…
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From Dogfish to 40-Foot Basking Sharks, Cape Cod’s Full Shark List
When you think of sharks swimming in Cape Cod, you probably think first of the famous great white. However, Cape…
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Inside the World of the Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus is one of the most recognizable animals on the planet. With their tiny ears, enormous heads, and stocky…
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This Rhino Nearly Died at Two Months Old and Now, She Has 3 Calves
It’s important to take stock of the small moments and little victories. This is especially true if you’re a member…
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Face to Face With a Great White Shark
Great white sharks are terrifying, and for good reason. While attacks are rare, their sheer size and razor-sharp, serrated teeth…
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Before You Share a Snack, Know Which Nuts Can Put Dogs at Risk
Drop a nut on the floor, and there’s a good chance your dog will snap it up before you can…
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That Giant Duckling Parade Isn’t One Big Family, It’s a Survival Strategy
At first glance, a mother duck followed by a long, wobbling parade of ducklings looks like a sweet family scene.…
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Why Baby Tapirs Look Like Walking Watermelons
The tapir is one of evolution’s quieter success stories — an ancient, oddly proportioned mammal that has changed very little…
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New Tarantulas Have the Longest Male Organs of Any Known Species
A recent taxonomical revision of the tarantula genus Monocentropus led to the discovery of a new genus with a highly…
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Meet Piggle and Puddin, Some of the Rarest Captive Baby Animals in Australia
The Australian Reptile Park is pleased to unveil two baby echidnas to the public. The short-beaked echidna puggles were born…
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Human Drug Use Is Quietly Rewiring Wild Salmon Behavior
Water tests from Suffolk, England, are revealing hard truths about drug contamination in our waterways. Some even tested high for…
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A Squirrel Just Humiliated a Bobcat in Someone’s Backyard
Hunting among wild animals can often look like a game of cat and mouse, with the animals running around each…
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Clever Crows: A Free Unit Plan for Kids!
Crows are highly adaptable, physically distinguishable birds that can be found in a variety of diverse habitats. Their memory driven,…
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40-Year-Old Salmon Cans Reveal a Hidden Sign of Ocean Recovery
Worms in your fish. The mere thought causes most people to shudder and just say no thanks. But what if…
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The Black Market Selling Tarantulas Before Scientists Name Them
Spiders in the Theraphosidae family, commonly known as tarantulas, are among the most traded invertebrates on the international market. Tarantulas…