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The Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own in Tennessee—And the Ones You Can’t
Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a…
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How Ants Build Complex Traffic Systems Without Any Leaders
A few months ago, I awoke to find a streak spanning the length of my kitchen wall that looked like…
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20 Minutes Underwater: Rhode Island’s 250-Pound Winter Hunter Reclaims The Coast
Underneath the freezing chop of Rhode Island’s winter shoreline, a 250-pound predator is holding its breath. For more than twenty…
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Herd Life is Beneficial for These 12 Animals
For some pack animals, living as part of a large group makes the difference between life and death. Join us…
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The Top Smell Triggers Attracting Gnats to Your Space
Gnats may be tiny, but their sense of smell is surprisingly powerful. And it’s this strong scent detection that often…
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Strange Head Bulges and Massive Weight: The Bizarre Bumphead Sunfish
The bumphead sunfish (Mola alexandrini) is one of the strangest and most impressive giants in the ocean. With a flattened,…
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Red Foxes Fall to Coyotes—But Jackals Face a Deadlier Threat
While they both belong to the family Canidae, jackals and foxes occupy different branches of the canine family tree. Distinguishing…
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From 76 to ~50: What the Latest Javan Rhino Numbers Tell Us About Poaching Pressure
Despite education about rhinos, they continue to be hunted around the world for one simple reason: their horns. With just…
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Why a Brazilian Prison Chose Geese Instead of Guard Dogs
Geese have quite a reputation when it comes to hissing and being generally aggressive! They can also be extremely protective…
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Why the Birth of Three Andean Condors Represents a Second Chance for the Species
The Andean condor has been threatened with extinction for decades. At one time, the condor was considered extinct in Venezuela,…
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Why Most People Have Never Seen the Golden Tortoise Beetle
Beetles display a wide range of colors, from deep muted tones to those that shift from green to purple or…
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The 9,000-Baby Transfer: A Massive Move to Save the Florida Reef
Around the world, coral reefs are under threat from rising ocean temperatures, deteriorating water conditions, and diseases like Stony Coral…
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Why Lake Erie’s Snake Swarm Keeps Growing—And What’s Lurking Underwater
Snakes inhabit nearly every corner of the United States, from arid deserts to lush forests. As of 2026, there are…
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What Whale Snot Just Revealed About a Dangerous Arctic Virus
Thanks to a new sampling technique, scientists can now monitor whale health in a non-invasive way. While this development is…
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Horses Can’t Burp, Vomit, or Breathe Through Their Mouths—Why?
If you’ve ever spent time around horses—or perhaps even if you haven’t—you may have heard a strange but true fact:…
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Astonishing Feats of Strength by the World’s Mightiest Animals
Watch this exciting video as we discover the strongest animals on the planet! We will define strength in absolute terms,…
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Explore the Ocean’s Deepest Depths to See Sci-Fi-Like Creatures
The strange creatures that dwell in the deepest depths of the Earth’s oceans could provide many ideas for a budding…
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15 Questions You Should Ask Before Bringing Home a Rescue Pet
Rescuing a pet is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make, but it’s also one that deserves plenty…
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How Spiders Avoid Getting Trapped in Their Own Webs
Spider webs are nature’s perfect traps: sticky and delicate, yet strong enough to catch insects many times larger than the…
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Midnight Blue Spiders Emerge From High Andean Slopes
Ecuador is located on South America’s west coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the equator. Geographically, the country is divided…
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China Modern Dairy Packs 230,000 Cows Into the World’s Second Largest Farm
The world’s largest farms are primarily found in China and Australia, but they operate very differently. While some focus on…
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Why a Barefoot Man Dares the World’s Most Elusive Predator
You will never see it coming. Born to lurk, the saltwater crocodile is a master of stealth. These apex predators…
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Social Bonds in Coyotes: How They Mate for Life and Grieve Their Loss
Coyotes are often described as adaptable survivors that thrive wherever humans live. That description, while accurate, leaves out an important…
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The Built-In Backpack: Why Hamsters Are Nature’s Most Efficient Survivalists
The hamster has a reputation for being a lovable, cuddly household pet. They may have a penchant for running on…
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Meet The Bird That Mates and Sleeps While Airborne
Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the common swift (Apus apus). These small…
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The Antelope That Could Take Its Entire Genus with It: Hirola’s Unfair Fight
“Hirola” translates from Somali to something like “the peaceful one” or “the lone one,” referring to its solitary habits. Like…
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From 35 to 400: The 40-Year Resurrection of the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat
In the early 1980s, a small group of scientists and conservationists faced a dark realization. The northern hairy-nosed wombat, a…
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Fireworks vs. Wildlife: Seals Became Vigilant, Gulls Got Louder After the Blast
Fireworks divide opinions like few other subjects. To us as people, fireworks are either an exciting visual and auditory event…
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Generating $200 Million Annually: The Economic Power of South Carolina’s State Animal
The white-tailed deer is one of the most abundant deer in the United States. Native to all but a handful…
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Discover Animals That Hibernate: A 5-Day Unit Plan for Elementary Students
Hibernation is a remarkable adaptation that mammals living in colder regions have developed to survive the winter months when food…
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Is This the Laziest Dog Fight Ever?
There’s a lot of barking and a bit of paw waving in this hilarious Instagram post of two dogs engaged…
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The Last of Its Kind: Why the Death of a Single Female Just Put This Giant Turtle on the Brink
Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still possible for…
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Snakes in the US With Surprisingly Sweet Temperaments
Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought…
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Deadly Nutrition: The Toxic Vitamin Inside Polar Bear Livers
In the frozen wilderness of the Arctic, human survival historically depended on using every available food source. But one part…
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Penguins Outrun Evolution: Why Their Survival Hinges on a Race They Can’t Win
Every January 20, Penguin Awareness Day encourages people far from the Southern Ocean to reflect on birds they may never…
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Discover Which States Have the Most Venomous Spiders
Whether you love spiders or hate them – this video is full of helpful information. Find out which states have…
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Zoochosis: The Hidden Cause Behind Abnormal Animal Behavior
A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit, like a broken record. A parrot methodically…
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Fox and Otter Invade Lincoln: What Forced This Wild Pair Into the City Night?
Humans have built lucrative industries out of safari trips: candid on-the-ground looks at wild animals in their natural habitats. But…
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Why Urban Coyotes Prowl Modern Cities During Mating Season
On a cold late winter night, a sudden chorus of high-pitched howls can haunt a quiet neighborhood. Those sounds often…
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Outliving Their Owners, Parrots Face a Hidden Battle with Grief
Humans are not the only creatures that experience grief. Elephants, orcas, primates, dogs, and cats have all shown the capacity…
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Death Glow: How Fireflies Turn Mating Signals into Survival Weapons
Of all the intriguing insects out there, the Photuris firefly has always been one of my favorites. This “femme fatale”…
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The Dark Side of Handouts: 7 Reasons Not to Feed Wild Animals
Feeding wild animals might seem like a harmless act of kindness, but it often carries serious and unintended consequences. What…
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Soaring Temperatures Down Under: Heatwave Crushes Flying Fox Colonies in Australia
Flying foxes are a type of bat within the Chiroptera order of mammals. There are several different species and, unfortunately,…
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The Truth About the Black Tiger—and Why You’ve Never Seen One
Tigers are some of the most evasive creatures on the planet. They stalk through forests, savannahs, grasslands, and rainforests, going…
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Hippos: Docile Giants or Human Killers?
Few animals look as calm and harmless as a hippo lounging in the water, but appearances can be deceiving. Dangerously…
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Why Counting Birds Beats Hunting: The Christmas Bird Count’s Surprising Origin
Every winter, the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count turns birding into a regional event, with the entirety of the…
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Reindeer Dig, Ptarmigans Feast: The Tundra’s Unseen Alliance
On this side of the Atlantic, people mostly associate reindeer with Christmas and Santa’s sleigh. However, people who live in…
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Roaches Can’t Resist These Smells in Your House
If you are suffering from a roach infestation that seems to be a never-ending battle, consider the scents in your…
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Meet the Hero Cat That Called 911 to Save His Owner
Dogs excel as service dogs and are often cited for bravery – but did you know cats can be heroes,…
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How a Paralyzed Rabbit Outruns Her Limits—on Wheels
How do you get around if you’ve lost the use of your legs? Using a wheelchair is one great option…