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You Might Think This Is a Snake, But It’s Actually a Harmless Caterpillar
Mimicry is one of the most interesting forms of defense in nature. Sometimes an innocent and harmless insect can look…
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Tiny AI Devices Are Listening for Poachers in the World’s Most Remote Forests
Modern conservation technology has one simple goal, even though achieving it is anything but simple: to spot a threat or…
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Why You May Hear Screams in the Woods This Time of Year
It isn’t Halloween season, so why are you hearing terrifying screams in your local forests? There’s one particular reason for…
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Watch a Dog Save Its Owner From a Charging Moose
The loyalty that a dog has to its owner is an intense bond that is not easily broken. They are…
Education
Prides, Pods & Packs: A Lesson Plan for Kids on Social Animals
Social animals are various species of animals that live and work together in structured groups, rather than living alone. Living…
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This Spider Is Clutching Parasites, Not Pearls
Parasites have been attaching themselves to spiders for millennia. Given the large number of spiders and the wide variety of hiding…
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A Guide to the Official Wildlife of the Grand Canyon State
Meet the official state animals of Arizona, a motley crew of creatures that range from the majestic to the mischievous.
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Discover the 9 Official State Animals of Louisiana
The Gulf Coast state of Louisiana is recognized for its culture, cuisine, and wildlife. From the alligators lurking in its…
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Pantry Pests: How to Eliminate an Indian Meal Moth Infestation
Indian meal moths are also called pantry moths for a reason. They feed on pantry goods for their entire life…
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A Century of Mistaken Identity: The “Prettiest” New Species Discovered in 2025
Sometimes, a creature unknown to science hides in plain sight without anyone realizing its significance. In the case of one…
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The Great Freeze: Why Your LED Streetlight is Holding Moths Hostage
Light pollution at night, also known as ALAN, is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent studies show a roughly 10%…
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This is the Adorable Way a Seal Acts Like a Human Baby
Baby animals sometimes act just like humans, and it’s the cutest thing ever. Take harbor seal pups, for example. These…
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Icebreakers: The Salamanders That Trek Across Snow to Find Love
Most amphibians wait for the warmth of springtime before they become active, but Jefferson salamanders run on a different internal…
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One Poke To The Bottom Makes This Gorilla Dad Mad
Gorilla kids can be so annoying – and this gorilla dad is having his patience tested to the max. The…
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Just a Walk in the Park…With a 20-Foot Python
I’m not sure there’s a person in the world who could scroll past a short video of a man calmly…
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The “Winged Nightmare”: Understanding the Phobia You Didn’t Know Had a Name
Most of us consider butterflies some of nature’s most beautiful, graceful creations. We invite them into our gardens, plant flowers…
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The Purring Predator: Why Your Pet is an Ecological Crisis
While we see them as fluffy companions, domestic cats are one of the world’s most efficient killers, linked to over…
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A Narrow Escape: Ibex vs. Snow Leopard
Ibex are a preferred prey for snow leopards. With snow leopards only hunting every eight to 10 days, one ibex…
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From 3.5-Inch Titans to Toxic Jumpers: A Look at the World’s Biggest Grasshoppers
Often regarded as a lucky symbol, grasshoppers are one of the oldest types of animals in the world, having first…
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Japanese Bee Fly: The Insect That Inspired a Pokémon
Pokémon gets much of its character design from real animals and plants in nature. With 1,025 unique Pokémon, plenty of…
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Daytime Dozers: The Subtle Signs of a Sleepy Owl
We all know that owls are nocturnal creatures. Sleeping during the day and hunting at night, these birds live vastly…
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Why the World’s Slowest Animal Has the Loudest Dating Life
Sloths are some pretty interesting animals. Beyond their reputation for being slow, a host of different traits reveals a lot…
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Meet the Giants of the Hawk World
Hawks have long been symbols of power, precision, and dominance in the sky. Found across much of the world, these…
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Animals With Unusual Ears—and Why They Matter
Ears are a pretty essential part of our bodies as they help with hearing and balance. While we’re aware of…
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The Science Behind How the Reticulated Python Shimmers Like a Rainbow
Snakes come in all different patterns and colors. With so many habitats, they have evolved to camouflage in with a…
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Signs of Progress for Polar Bears
For years, images of thin polar bears stranded on shrinking ice floes shaped how many people understood climate change in…
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Conservation Swap: Two Zoos Trade Polar Bears in Coordinated Transfer
The Detroit Zoo’s Arctic Ring of Life recently welcomed a new male polar bear named Kali through a coordinated animal…
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A Guide to the Creatures of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Dive beneath the waves of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, where sea otters play, humpback whales migrate, and deep-sea…
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Lion vs. Tiger: Why This “Epic Encounter” Would Never Happen in the Wild
Despite being widely called the “King of the Jungle,” lions rarely live in jungles. The nickname reflects cultural symbolism rather…
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Massive Frogs Living in American Waters
Frogs are some of the most widespread amphibians in the United States, thriving in pretty much any area with plenty…
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Why Do Some Animals Eat Poop? The Mystery of Coprophagy Explained
For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that…
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Miracle Sea Lion: Confetti Survives Disease and Gunshots, Inspires Hope in LA
Some of the most miraculous survival stories come from the animal kingdom. While often harrowing, these tales reveal the nature…
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1 Million Sandhill Cranes Set to Descend on Nebraska’s Platte River
Every year, Nebraska’s Platte River becomes a corridor of motion and sound as sandhill cranes arrive from the south. By…
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Out with a Bang: The Shocking Defense Strategy of Exploding Ants
There are some pretty crazy ways that animals and insects defend themselves. And some insects prioritize the health of the…
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The Surprising Hygienic and Social Power of Allopreening
We are likely all familiar with preening, the well-known and important bird behavior that helps maintain feather health and hygiene.…
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The Strongest Beetle You Can Buy: Why Hercules Beetles Can Cost More Than $2,000
Most of us think of beetles as small creatures flying through the air or scurrying across the ground to get…
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Why Skunk Roadkill Spikes Every February Across the US
February may feel like a quiet month, but that’s not always true in wilderness areas or for animals crossing roads.…
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Fish Pain Explained: The Hidden Cost of Hooking
The ability of fish to feel pain has been a long-running debate in the scientific community. On one side, you…
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Panic in the Suburbs: Watch a Bengal Tiger Stroll Down a Quiet Texas Street as Neighbors Look On
Sunday evenings in the quiet suburbs of Texas are usually uneventful. It’s not unusual for visitors to turn up, and…
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This Wild Cat’s Ears Move Like Nothing Else on Earth
The animal in this Instagram clip has the coolest ears on the planet! It looks very much like a lynx,…
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Naked Mole-Rats Use Their Teeth Like Chopsticks and Live for Decades
Blind and mostly hairless, with front teeth that put beavers to shame, the naked mole-rat is one of the most…
Tarantula
Discover the Fast and Fierce Old World Tarantulas of Asia
From the warm, humid rainforests of Southeast Asia to the harsh, dry conditions of the Tibetan Plateau, over 125 tarantula…
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This 3-Foot-Tall ‘Monkey-Eating’ Bird Is the Largest Eagle on Earth, And It’s Vanishing
Meet the magnificent Philippine eagle! This huge bird stands three feet tall and has a wingspan of over six feet!…
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The 3 Million-Strong Invasion: Why Texas Suburbs are Losing the War Against Feral Hogs
If you live alongside them, you understand how quickly suburban feral hogs can stop feeling quirky and fun to have…
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Watch the Moment a Bold Wombat Is Caught Red-Handed Ransacking a Family Tent
Camping is an exciting activity for the whole family where you can discover new places and explore new experiences. It…
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Why Are Some Giraffes White? The Rare Genetic Condition Behind Their Unusual Appearance
When we think of giraffes, we instantly think of them being the typical combination of dark orange or brown patches…
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How Spider Monkeys Share “Insider Knowledge” to Find the Best Food
Deep in the forests of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, a story of animal intelligence and social cooperation has unfolded over the…
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Why Some Animals Pretend to Be Dead to Survive
Animals playing dead is a real, scientifically described behavior known as thanatosis. This behavior can be essential for an animal’s…
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The Real Reason Lizards Lose Their Tails When Threatened
Lizards are famous for their strange ability to lose their own tails. This ability is called tail autotomy, a survival…
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Meet the Sea Snakes with Incredibly Lethal Venom
Sea snakes are among the most venomous reptiles on the planet, having evolved powerful toxins to immobilize prey in the…