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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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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…
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Move Over, Grizzlies: Meet the 2,500-Pound ‘Mega-Bear’ That Reigned Supreme
Grizzly bears are massive animals and among the largest land predators in North America today. Adult males typically weigh between…
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Nature’s Living Cannon: Inside the Bombardier Beetle’s Combustion Chamber
Some insects sting, some bite, and some spray acid bombs out of their nether regions. It’s a perfectly tactical defense,…
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Blue Ice Eyes: The Seasonal Transformation of Reindeer Vision
When you hear the word reindeer, you probably think of magical creatures that pull Santa’s flying sleigh one night a…
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Why Pets are the Ultimate Green Flag in Dating
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Rover explored an important question: What can our pets teach us about love? As it…
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Seven Gorillas, Three Cities, One New Home
It’s no small task to transport 400-pound gorillas across the country. But that’s just what zookeepers did to move seven…
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New Pygmy Slow Loris Baby at Bronx Zoo
For the Bronx Zoo, Christmas came early in 2025. On December 13, the Zoo celebrated the birth of the first…
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The Peak of the Pod: Why February is ‘Whale Soup’ Season in the Pacific
Each year, whales migrate to and from feeding and breeding grounds. Gray whales, North Atlantic right whales, and blue whales…
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The Ninja Octopus That Uses Jellyfish Tentacles as Whips
Quick Take Picking up a live electric wire and swinging it around sounds like a terrible idea. For the blanket…
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Skunk Mating Season: The Science Behind the Smell
If you’ve been thinking your evening walks suddenly smell a little skunkier than usual, that’s because they probably do. But…
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A Tiny Jurassic Amphibian Hidden in Portugal Is Reshaping Evolutionary History
The discovery of a new Jurassic species typically conjures ideas of reptile-like behemoths. It’s exciting to learn about a new…
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The Backyard Serenaders: Courtship Rituals of the Eastern Screech Owl
Humans aren’t the only ones with romance on their minds in February. This is the month when many species of…
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How Realistic Is the Feral Pig Scene in the New Movie ‘Send Help’?
Feral pigs make effective movie villains because they already carry an unsettling reputation. In the horror-comedy film Send Help, released…
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Decoding the Lepidoptera: The Race to Sequence 11,000 Moth Genomes
Animals are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate. Each day, an estimated 200 species go extinct. Some of…
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Why Now Is the Time to Fortify Your Yard Against Spring Skunk Season
As a homeowner, you need to be vigilant about keeping pests and outdoor animals at bay. It can be a…
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This Deep-Sea Mating Strategy Turns Male Fish Into Living Reproductive Organs
The ocean is home to a vast array of different animals, each with its own traits. These include different forms…
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Why Dumeril’s Boas Break the Egg Laying Rule Most Snakes Follow
Most snakes lay eggs as part of the reproductive cycle. Because of this, it is interesting when a snake gives…
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New Interactive Avian Tree of Life Lets You Trace 11,000 Bird Species Back Through Time
Imagine zooming out on a giant family tree that includes every bird you have ever seen. Ostriches sprint across open…
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Colorado’s New Wildlife Strategy Affects Roads, Rivers, and the Animals You See Every Day
Colorado’s new State Wildlife Action Plan, approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in January 2026, provides a 10-year…
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This Leopard Instantly Regrets Hunting a Pair of Fierce Honey Badgers
The feeling of hunger is not pleasant for people or animals. Unlike humans, though, animals can’t just order up DoorDash…
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Giving Birth to a Porcupine May Not Be as Painful as it Sounds
Something occurred to me recently that I’d never thought of before: porcupine birth. Yeah. Ouch, right? Covered head to tail…
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From Near Extinction to Fishing Season: The Comeback of the Kootenai Leopard
With reports of 200 or more species going extinct each day, it can seem like an uphill battle to keep…
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This Animal Loses 30% of Its Body Weight in a Single Bathroom Trip
It’s not considered polite to talk about it, but we all do it. Some of us are in and out…
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Pill Bugs Breathe Through Gills. So How Do They Survive on Land?
Flip a damp log in your backyard, and a crowd of tiny gray roly-polies usually rushes for cover. These pill…
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Meet the Giants of the Big Cat World
Big cats have fascinated humans for centuries, inspiring myths, fear, and admiration due to their sheer power and size. These…
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Meet the Rooks That Pick Up Litter and Solve Puzzles Like Primates
A French theme park has taken a novel approach to clearing litter. Rooks are performing a task that human visitors…
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Meet the “Dumbo” Octopus
The dumbo octopus gets its name from its adorable, ear-like fins that resemble floppy ears. Their beady eyes make them…
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The Wrong Move These Hikers Made When They Encountered a Bear
Many of us learn a lot about bears when we’re in school, but still, there are hikers out there who…
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The Firefox Mystery: Why the Red Panda Is the World’s Loneliest Species
For nearly two centuries, the true classification of the red panda was a mystery. Believed to be both a bear…
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The Bird with Fiery and Fabulous Plumage
Birds such as the Mandarin duck, scarlet macaw, and lilac-breasted roller come in colors that seem to defy reality. Some…
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Arctic Titans in Freefall: The Fight to Save Polar Bears as Ice Disappears
Each year on February 27, International Polar Bear Day draws attention to one of the Arctic’s most powerful predators, the…
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The Strange Reason Toad Eggs Look Like Long Clear Cords
Toads are fascinating creatures for several different reasons, but their reproduction process is easily one of the most interesting. Rather…
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Why Do These Snails Look Like Zombies?
Nature is full of dangerous parasites and bacteria that can harm their hosts. But did you know that there are…
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Why Some Plants and Insects Depend on Ants to Stay Alive
What is myrmecophily? It represents an important interaction in nature. The word can be split into two parts: myrmex and…
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Why Winter Is a Fantastic Season to Spot Birds at Texas Backyard Feeders
During the summer, birds can feast on a variety of fruits, nuts, berries, and insects they find while foraging. However,…
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How Do These Dead Fish Keep Swimming?
In a viral video on Instagram posted by Scienceboy, a dead fish with its body split open and its insides…
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Warmth in Motion: The Surprising Science of Emperor Penguin Huddles
Even when temperatures drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit in the frigid Antarctic, emperor penguins can stay toasty warm. The penguins…
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California Ground Squirrels Caught Hunting in New Scientific Footage
In a social media landscape where AI images and videos are becoming the norm, it can be difficult to decipher…
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Want to Adopt an Exotic Pet? Here’s What Georgia Law Actually Permits
In the summer of 2021, a woman in the Atlanta area was forced to surrender her pet serval, a medium-sized…
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Why Gazelles Leap Straight Into the Air When Predators Are Near
There are many different names for animal behaviors. One example is stotting. While you may not have heard the word…
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Why Eastern Bluebirds Pack Into a Single Bird Box in Winter
When I was growing up, my grandparents’ farm had a fence post that housed eastern bluebirds. These gorgeous little birds…
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Killer Whale Takes Out a Dolphin With a Power Slam to the Neck
Captured off the coast of San Diego, the astonishing video pictured above captures the moment that a dolphin is punched…
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The Spider That Looks Like a Watermelon
Spiders come in all sorts of colors and patterns. While we all know about black widows and their iconic red…