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Why River Turtles Are Keystone Players in Freshwater Systems
Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals…
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From Rare Birds to Marine Life: Animals in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Located on the southeast side of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park covers roughly 523 square miles, which is…
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Masters of Mimicry: Moths That Perfect the Art of Disguise
Moths are a group of insects in the Lepidoptera order and are often viewed as the plainer relatives of the…
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A Guide to India’s Exotic Wildlife
Today’s video from A-Z-Animals explores the country of India, shining a spotlight on its population, size, diverse ecosystems, and amazing…
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How Amphibians Breathe Through Their Skin to Survive
Animals are incredibly adaptable creatures that have developed a variety of survival mechanisms throughout their evolution. Many amphibians, like frogs,…
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Are Feral Burros Endangering Arizona’s Saguaro Cacti?
Feral cats, feral dogs, feral hogs – these are all creatures that live in the wild but are descended from…
Dogs
The Internet’s Best-Dressed Dogs Should Be Walking the Runway
Move over, human influencers, Instagram’s most fashionable stars have four legs, fur, and wardrobes that could rival runway models. From…
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The Oldest Domestic Cats Ever Recorded
There’s nothing more wonderful than a pet that lives a long, happy life. Today’s video from A-Z-Animals takes a look…
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Why Your Cat Is Acting Out and How to Help Them Behave Better
Cats are some of the most beloved animals in the world. Recent estimates suggest there are between 600 million and…
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How Pet Communication Buttons Help You Talk With Your Dog or Cat
Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking when it stares at you intently, paws at you, or paces…
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Discover the Resilient Wildlife of the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande winds more than 1,800 miles through the American Southwest and northern Mexico, carving its way through snowy…
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Adorable Elephant Mom Cuddles Her Newborn Calf
Despite their huge size and occasional attitude, elephants are just big softies when it comes to their own kids. Blackpool…
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This Fish Looks Like an Alien and Can Swallow Its Prey Whole
The ocean is home to some alien-like creatures. One of these creatures is the telescopefish. These fish get their name…
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How River Turtles Keep Freshwater Ecosystems Healthy
There is a lot more to river turtles than those still, dark creatures you may have spotted basking on a…
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Do Elephants Truly Mourn Their Dead? Exploring Elephant Grief
Elephants are known for being wildly intelligent and incredibly social. They’re also one of the few animals — aside from…
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Learn Why Squirrels Practice This Peculiar Behavior
When the seasons change and the weather gets cooler, squirrels seem to act more odd than usual — much like…
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Explore the Wildlife of the Missouri River, From Paddlefish to Bald Eagles
From its origins in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, the Missouri River travels more than 2,300 miles before joining…
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Edek the Cockatiel Explains How Two-Factor Authentication Works
Not everyone is technologically savvy. This may be by choice or due to generational circumstances. However, for those who do…
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Discovering the Underwater Wonder of at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
A recent expedition by scientists at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary has unveiled previously inaccessible and poorly documented habitats along Georgia’s continental shelf, all…
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Synthetic Biology May Be the Future of Wildlife Conservation
Conservation scientists are racing against time, as hundreds of animal and plant species edge closer to extinction each year due to habitat…
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What the Coral Reef Collapse Means for the Ecosystem
Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions have been highly political issues since the terms went mainstream nearly three decades ago.…
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Why We Should Listen to the Birds’ Global Warning Cry
Stand in a habitat filled with birds, and there will be a variety of cries and songs filling the air.…
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8 Weird and Wonderful Fish That Live in the Deep Sea
As one of the world’s most diverse vertebrates, fish can come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. With…
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This Shrimp Punches Harder Than Mike Tyson (Almost)
The peacock mantis shrimp is the Mike Tyson of the shrimp world, capable of delivering a mean punch. The impact…
Education
Why Axolotls are Slowly Disappearing
Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate. Unfortunately, these…
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Incredible Animals You Can See at White Sands National Park
Spanning more than 145,000 acres, including a vast swath of stunning white sand dunes, White Sands National Park is one…
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The Most Colorful Moths That Rival Butterflies
When we think of dazzling, brightly colored insects, butterflies immediately come to mind. But the spotlight too often misses the…
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How Spiders Help Keep the World in Tune With Nature’s Rhythm
Nature’s orchestra is composed of the strings that hold the earth together. Without some of the earth’s most valuable players,…
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The Reasons Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Yard
If you desire to attract delicate, energetic, gorgeous hummingbirds to your yard, don’t imagine that simply planting the right flowers…
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Mountain Lion Populations by U.S. State
Mountain lions are present in 34% of U.S. states. These elusive creatures are rarely seen, but they are present, so…
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New Spiny Frog Species Found Near the China–Vietnam Border
In a stream in a Chinese forest, a new species of frog is completely unaware of the excitement it has…
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Pirate Lizards Thrive with Three Legs, Surprising Scientists
Biologists have revealed that losing a limb does not have to be a life-ending experience for lizards. In fact, many…
Education
All About Hedgehogs: Free Unit Plan & Classroom Activities for Kids
Hedgehogs are small, brown mammals, most widely recognized for their unique spines, or quills, that provide an effective defense mechanism…
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New Species Discovered in Queensland, Including a Rare Giant Stick Insect
Two new frog species have recently been discovered on the small, boulder-studded Dauan Island off Queensland. The frogs have been…
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This Frog Species Has One of the Most Dedicated Dads in Nature
Researchers have identified a new species of poison-dart frog, Ranitomeya hwata, in the remote bamboo-forest of Alto Purus National Park…
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Is There Such a Thing as a Purebred Cat?
In the canine world, the term purebred is tossed around frequently, without anyone thinking twice about the verbiage. For felines,…
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These Dog Brothers Couldn’t Be Cuter — or More Different
These dog brothers may share the same human parents, but that’s where the similarities end. At the time of their…
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From Elk to Raptors: Animals of Grand Teton National Park
While maybe not quite as well-known as its famous neighbor Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park attracts several million visitors each…
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The Weirdest-Looking Moths on Earth
If you think all moths are dull, brown, and boring, think again. Moths come in all kinds of bizarre shapes…
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How Maine’s Wildlife Prepares for the Long Winter Ahead
As one of the northernmost states, Maine experiences some of the harshest winters in the country. Northern Maine sees temperatures…
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Discover Troodon formosus: The Smartest Dinosaur to Ever Walk the Earth
When most people think of dinosaurs, they picture ferocious giants — the towering Tyrannosaurus rex or the armored Triceratops —…
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How a Cold Snap Made a Python Lose its Lunch
In 2024, a Burmese python in South Florida puked an entire white-tailed deer. When temperatures dropped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit,…
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Learn Which U.S. Rivers Are Infested by Snakes
The United States is fortunate to contain numerous rivers teeming with life – including fish, amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles.…
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Are We Truly Living Through a Sixth Mass Extinction?
The term “mass extinction” conjures up apocalyptic images of the world coming to an end, but a massive event like…
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The Largest King Cobra on Record (Dating Back to WWII)
When people imagine the king cobra, they usually think of its hooded neck, its upright stance, and its potential to…
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Why Some Chameleons Lay Eggs and Others Give Live Birth
A team of conservationists supported by the Conservation Leadership Program has discovered a previously unknown population of the critically endangered…
Animal Lists
10 Arboreal Animals That Spend Their Lives in Trees
While the majority of animals (humans included) roam the Earth, some of nature’s most fascinating creatures spend their lives in…
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How Dangerous Are Brown Recluse Spider Bites, Really?
Outside of perhaps great white sharks and rattlesnakes, few creatures in the United States inspire as much fear as the…
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Your Complete Guide to Sea Turtles
Sea turtles have been around for millions of years. They are a hardy species that not only survived but thrived…
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These are All of the Fish & Freshwater Creatures You’ll Find in the Tennessee River
Flowing nearly 650 miles through Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, the Tennessee River is one of the most important waterways…