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All the Animals in “The 12 Days of Christmas,” Explained by a Wildlife Nerd
The classic Christmas carol “The 12 Days of Christmas” sounds like a love song with a playful edge, but when…
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Why Mangalica Coats Get Curly (and What That Means for Winter Farming)
If you ever happen to encounter a herd of Mangalica pigs on a foggy morning, you might think you had…
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Why People Hoard Animals and How to Spot Early Warning Signs
Animal hoarding often begins in a way that appears caring or well-intentioned. A neighbor may take in stray cats, a…
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Check Out This $1 Million Dog
If you’ve ever wondered where a dog could possibly cost a million dollars, you have yet to see this Instagram…
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The Animals of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon Are Running Out of Room to Survive
The Indian River Lagoon is the most diverse estuary in North America and one of the most diverse areas in…
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The Backyard Birds North Carolinians See Most During Winter
North Carolina’s winters fall into this interesting middle ground — chilly and damp along the coast, crisp and occasionally snowy…
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Have You Met Theodore Scritches McWiggles?
Theodore Scritches McWiggles is not your ordinary housecat. This 33-pound Maine Coon recently broke the internet with this TikTok video…
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Is it a Good Idea to Keep a Monkey as a Pet?
Watching videos of pet monkeys online is an enjoyable pastime and it looks like lots of fun – but is…
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Keep These Scents Out of Your Home if You Have Cats
Cats have an impeccable sense smell, which means they experience the world largely through their nose. While certain scents may…
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21 Dog Treat to Avoid and Why
Dogs love treats! These delicious tidbits are a great way to reward good behavior, reinforce training, and show our dogs…
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Observe the Biggest Spiders on Earth and What They Eat
You would think that a spider with legs over a foot wide is the stuff of fiction or nightmares. No,…
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Proof That Dogs are the Definition of Devotion
Have you ever heard the devastating story of Hachikō the dog? Referenced in this post, the Akita pup was a…
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Trail Cam Captures Massive Predator Stalking Canada’s Arctic Edge
Surveillance cameras are becoming increasingly common in society. It wasn’t too long ago that these novelties were found only in…
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What Really Happens When Animals Inbreed? Inside the Genetics of Too-Close Mates
The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with…
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The Genetic Downside to Purebred Dog Breeding
Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now…
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How Anacondas Persisted While Other Giant Reptiles Went Extinct
Anacondas are some of the largest snakes in the world, reaching impressive sizes which have earned them a fearsome reputation. Millions…
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How to Clean a Bird Cage With Minimal Mess
Pet bird owners know that birds can be messy. Birdseed is often found in greater quantities on the floor around…
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Animal Hoarding: Which Animals Are Most Often Victims
From the outside, animal hoarding often looks like compassion for vulnerable critters. A person may appear to be taking in…
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The Chain of Events That Left 60,000 Penguins Without Food
Penguins tend to evoke images of Antarctic ice shelves rather than sunny shorelines. Yet along the coast of South Africa…
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Explore Africa’s Amazing Animals
The continent of Africa is home to a variety of different habitats – from grasslands and deserts to jungles and…
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The Hidden Physics Behind a Dog’s Water-Lapping Tongue
Can you imagine how hard it would be to catch a falling glass of water while blindfolded? What about doing…
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Before Megalodon, this Monstrous Shark Terrorized the Waters of Northern Australia
The ocean depths are full of mysteries and monsters. But some of its greatest secrets and behemoths lie not beneath…
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This 10-Mile-Long American Canyon Plunges Nearly 8,000 Feet
Canyons are awe-inspiring natural features, shaped over millions of years by rivers, glaciers, wind, and shifting tectonic forces. Lucky for…
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Inside the Battle Between Bumble Bees and Invasive Ants
It’s a battle most humans will never witness. The humble bumble bee defending itself against an aggressive and invasive ant…
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Professional Canine Athletes: These Working Breeds Possess Lean Raw Power
Some dog breeds are built like athletes, sporting lean muscle, strength, and raw power. Many of these breeds have worked…
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The Massive Cottonmouth Snake Deemed Largest Ever
Most people who live or have spent time in the southeastern United States have encountered a cottonmouth snake. These highly…
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Discover the Largest Deep Sea Sharks on Earth
Drones often capture footage of great whites and other sharks swimming in the shallows near beaches. Most sharks can be…
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How DNA Changes May Shape the Future of Polar Bears
Species either adapt or die. This is the basis for extinction, and why many animals eventually succumb to various factors…
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Why Bag Limits Aren’t Just Suggestions—And What Happens If You Cross the Line
Non-hunters tend to imagine legal hunting in a very different light compared to those familiar with this sport. If you’re…
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How Alaska’s Hunting Regulations Stand Apart
Alaska’s hunting rules look different from those of other states, and for good reason. Alaska’s own constitution actually reserves fish…
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The Secret World of Owling: What It Is and When it Happens
Birders searching for owls to photograph or observe often start at dusk, hoping to find them during their active times…
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How the Return of Formerly Rare Spiders Is Reshaping Local Habitats
A decade ago, the fate of one of Europe’s largest native spiders actually depended on what happened inside a laboratory.…
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The Hummingbird Migration Feat That Still Amazes Scientists
Each year, thousands of species participate in migration for a variety of reasons: to find more abundant food sources, escape…
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Where You Can Find America’s Five Species of Fox
Foxes are some of America’s most adaptable and widespread wild mammals. These elusive mammals thrive in a range of environments,…
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This Video Is a Lesson in Why Humans Shouldn’t Interact with Wild Animals
I love a good viral video of a wild animal encounter—providing nobody gets hurt. Well, okay, full disclosure, I don’t…
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The States with the Most Wolverines in the USA
Wolverines are fascinating animals, though frequently misunderstood in North America. These members of the weasel family are known for their…
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Laika the Space Dog: A Scientific Breakthrough Built on an Ethical Line
The story of Laika, the first dog in space, has been shrouded in legend, misinformation, and propaganda since she first…
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The Most Adorable Baby Animals in the World
Please enjoy this video of the most adorable baby animals on earth! Your heart will melt.
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From Bears to Wild Hogs, Urban Wildlife Is Becoming the New Normal
Human-wildlife encounters are happening more and more often in cities and suburbs across America. These encounters are changing how people…
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Wolf Restoration on Hold: What a Controversial State Decision Means for U.S. Wildlife
Gray wolves were once plentiful in Colorado. As settlers moved west and hunted the gray wolves’ natural prey, such as…
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See This Octopus Play a Custom-Built Underwater Piano
Swedish YouTuber Mattias Krantz is known for his unconventional musical projects, but his latest feat takes things to a whole…
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Inside the Binturong Biting Incident at the National Zoo
Animal attacks at zoos are incredibly rare. According to various safety and animal welfare organizations, more than 10 injuries occur annually from…
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How Humans Accidentally Created Europe’s Most Docile Bear
Every fall and winter, headlines are filled with stories about bears—attacks on humans, raids on garbage cans, and threats to…
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Do Carpenter Bees Eat Wood? What They Actually Consume (and Why It Matters)
Bees are fantastic pollinators. Without them, ecosystems would not thrive. Unfortunately, over the last 15 years, there has been a…
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Can a Sea Urchin Sting Kill You?
With their pointy spines, sea urchins are not warm and fuzzy marine animals that people want to snuggle up to.…
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Discover the Most Mosquito-Infested States in America
Because of the diseases they can carry, mosquitoes often top lists of the most dangerous animals on earth. Even disease-free…
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Watch an Alligator Strike and Eat a Water Snake
Water snakes are near the top of the food chain in their fresh-water habitats – unless they happen to share…
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Horns, Hooks, and Harps: The Fascinating Adaptations of Africa’s Tarantulas
There are over 140 tarantula species that inhabit the countries of Africa. There are diverse habitats across the continent, from…
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Tarantulas Dig Into Suburbs—But Only One Genus Claims the U.S.
The genus Aphonopelma is the only tarantula genus found in the United States. As of December 2025, the World Spider…
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Why Does This Lizard Bite Its Own Tail?
With its tiny, spiky body, the armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) looks like a baby dragon and has a defensive…