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Cinnamon Rolls to Tight Coils: 11 Dogs with Curly Tails
Curly tails are one of those irresistible pup features that instantly make a dog more interesting. Whether tightly coiled like…
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The Best Summer Birding in Maine, from Puffins to Rare Sparrows
Maine offers birders the best of both worlds: an abundance of seabirds nest on its coast, while forest-dwelling songbirds inhabit…
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A 40-Year Audit Exposes How the Animal Trade Primes the Next Pandemic
Since COVID-19 radically reshaped society, attention has turned toward the hidden costs of the wild animal trade. The allure of…
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5 Biological Traits That Make Snakes Devastating Invaders
Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa Constrictors…
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The Spider With an 11.8-Inch Leg Span Wasn’t Found Until 2001
For some, giant spiders are the stuff of nightmares. However, the majority of these large arachnids are typically harmless to…
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10 Incredible Places to Birdwatch in California This Summer
California is a special state for a number of reasons, one being that it contains some of the most ecologically…
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This Nile Fish Makes Amazing Wound Dressings
The management of wounds and burns in both humans and animals is constantly evolving, as doctors strive to find the…
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This 2,209-Pound Polar Bear is the Largest Bear Ever Recorded
Polar bears are the largest of the bear species. Thanks to their protein-rich and fat-filled diets, these unique marine bears…
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What it Costs to Board Your Dog in 2026
Planning a trip when you have a dog means an extra item on your to-do list; and a big one…
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The Dracula Ant Has One of the Fastest Bites Ever Recorded in the Animal Kingdom
You’ve probably never seen a Dracula ant, as these elusive insects spend their days tunneling through the leaf litter and…
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Meet the Javelina, a Tusked Pig-Like Creature
At first glance, this peculiar mammal might look like a wild pig or some sort of strange, oversized rodent, but…
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Where You’re Most Likely to Find Brown Recluse Spiders in Florida
Brown recluse spiders have a scary reputation, but the truth is more complicated than claims you see online. In Florida,…
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Is Flying Million-Dollar Racehorses Around the World Insanity or Investment?
“An oil-rich ruler pampers his horses so much, he flies them around in a specially built plane.” It’s the kind…
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Would You Kiss Dogs All Day for $1,000?
In today’s economy, it can feel like a side hustle is essential to get by. There are plenty of jobs…
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Your Pet Stopped Breathing. Here’s What to Do Next
Your pet goes limp, silent, and frighteningly still. Your thoughts spin while the clock races forward. In that moment, clear,…
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13 Animals You Should Never Try to Pet (Even Though They’re Super Cute)
As humans, we’re easily drawn to adorable critters. Whether due to their fluffy nature, over-sized ears, or cute expression, some…
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Danielle MacKinnon Helps You Understand What Your Animal is Saying
Danielle MacKinnon had built a successful career at a Fortune 500 company; she was in the midst of earning her…
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What Ethical Elephant Tourism Actually Looks Like
In the past, people enjoyed watching elephants perform tricks in circuses. Today, such entertainment has largely fallen out of favor.…
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Scientists Are Using Dancing Robot Birds to Save Sage Grouse From Airplanes
Ideally, looking for a mate should be a positive experience. But when you are a sage grouse, it can be…
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Why These Blue Morpho Caterpillars All Twitch at Once When Someone Speaks
The colorful caterpillars in this Instagram video look like they are performing some cool party trick; clustered together, they jerk…
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Why 1,500 Burros Are Being Removed From This Arizona Area
Donkeys, also known as burros, roam wild across the arid landscapes of the southwestern region of the United States. However, a…
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Why Americans Are Spending Record Amounts on Their Pets
People may be tightening their purse strings when it comes to groceries, but they are still shelling out big bucks…
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The Snakes You’re Most Likely to Encounter When Hiking the Appalachian Trail
If you’re interested in outdoor recreation, the Appalachian Trail has likely called to you at some point in your life.…
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11 Sea Turtles Get a Second Shot at Life in the Wild
Sea turtle populations are in a precarious state. Although all seven sea turtle species are protected, threats to their survival…
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The Next 20 Years Could Decide the Fate Britain’s Smallest Bird Of Prey
The next 20 years are crucial for biodiversity in Britain. The UK, as one of the most nature-depleted locations on…
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Why Young Clownfish Lose Their Stripes
With their brilliant white stripes and orange coloration, it is hard to mistake a clownfish for any other species of…
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Penguin Superlatives: Meet the Fastest Swimmers, Best Divers, and Most Resilient Penguins
Penguins may look awkward on land, but they are highly specialized marine hunters shaped by life in cold oceans. Their…
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The Ethics and Reality of Animal Testing in Modern Medicine
Every year, millions of animals are used in laboratories, and for many people, the image is immediate and uncomfortable: animals…
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One Cobra, Several Squirrels, and a Mongoose Made This a Wild Standoff
This battle looked like a carefully orchestrated scene out of a movie. It took place at Nossob Campsite in Kgalagadi…
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The Fence Was Too High, So This Bear Mom Handled It Herself
Black bears may have a reputation for being powerful and intimidating, but moments like this show just how gentle and…
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These Moon Bear Cubs Were Rescued Just Hours Before Being Sold Online
Social media has evolved from local networking platforms into a global marketplace. Influencers are paid large sums to promote products,…
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Why Bees Are Emerging Earlier Than Ever and What It Means for Your Garden
Have you noticed far more or far fewer bees in your garden lately, especially with your local wildflowers in full…
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The Real Reason Bears Keep Showing Up in Town
In Colorado, it isn’t outside the imagination to expect bears to exist in your neighborhood. Summertime is a common season…
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After 5 Surgeries, Oscar the Sea Turtle Made It Home
At the end of summer, companies and individuals often leave behind fishing lines and crab nets, creating hazards that can…
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From 16 Wild Birds to Hundreds: The Whooping Crane’s Comeback
There’s something about a whooping crane that feels almost mythical. Maybe it’s the height (they’re about five feet tall!), maybe…
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How the World’s Oldest Captive Gorilla Celebrated Her 69th Birthday
One of Berlin Zoo’s favorite residents has just celebrated her 69th birthday, according to recent news reports. Her name is…
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This Tiny Ocean Creature Has One of the Fastest Attacks in the Ocean
The mantis shrimp was named after its resemblance to both a praying mantis and a shrimp. But instead of being…
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Watch a Warthog Make a Lightning-Fast Escape From Two Lions
When we think of a night out in town, we immediately think of going out to have fun. Perhaps this…
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What to Do When a Mountain Lion Starts Following You on a Hike
There are moments in nature that feel sort of cinematic and magical, like a deer crossing your path or a…
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Sloths and Their Natural Predators
Sloths are the ideal representation of calm: slow-moving, sleepy, and perfectly at ease in the treetops. But life in the…
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A Crocodile Picked the Wrong Moment to Challenge This Bull Elephant
When we say elephant and crocodile, it seems odd that we could put them in the same sentence. After all,…
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A Brave Mother Gazelle Saved Her Baby From a Hungry Eagle
As you noticed in the footage, fiercely protective instincts extend beyond the human race. This gazelle mother encountered a dire…
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A Seagull Fumbled the Landing, Then a Jackdaw Showed Perfect Precision
There is such a difference between the methods these two birds use as they try to retrieve a wafer from…
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Linh Mai, the National Zoo’s First Elephant Calf in 25 Years, Debuts on Earth Day
Born in the early hours of a chilly February morning and weighing 308 pounds, Linh Mai is the Smithsonian’s National…
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The Toads Living Closer to the Stars Than Any Other
Living at high altitudes is a challenge! Most animals choose to live away from the peaks of mountain ranges, resulting…
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This Creature May Change How You Think of the Beach
Just beneath the sand live a wide variety of animals, some of which you may have never heard of. One…
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Inside the Life of the 2,000-Pound Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles start life the same size as other sea turtles. As they age, however, they grow progressively larger.…
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A Hero Rat Sniffed Out Deadly Landmines and Saved Thousands of Lives
Animals aren’t just amazing pets or fun to look at; they are also incredibly intelligent and assist humans every day.…
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Why Are Gray Whale Deaths Increasing Along the Pacific Coast?
Every year, along the Pacific Coast of North America, a troubling scene unfolds as the bodies of gray whales wash…
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Why Live Frogs Were Once Used to Keep Milk Fresh
Modern food preservation methods are significantly different from those that our ancestors had at their disposal. Refrigeration is a modern…