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Let’s Learn About Ecosystem Invaders: A Free Unit Plan on Invasive Species
Invasive species are plants, animals, and other living things that invade environments where they don’t typically belong and cause harm…
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Panda Bears Left Zoo Atlanta in 2024. A New Pair Is on the Way.
Panda bears have been a staple at Zoo Atlanta for over two decades. Today, the enclosure sits empty after the…
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This Deadly Fungus Can Kill Your Bearded Dragon Fast
If you have a bearded dragon or other reptilian pet, you might have heard of the dreaded, often deadly yellow…
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Nature’s Most Incredible Animal Architects
The animal kingdom is filled with creatures that rival the most skilled engineers in both creativity and ability. A host…
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This Donkey’s Story Has a Happily Ever After
The field of veterinary care can be the most rewarding or the most terrifying experience for people who love animals.…
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This Croc’s Vertical Jump Rivals Michael Jordan
Crocodiles are more than just stealthy predators. They are also phenomenal athletes, hurling themselves vertically out of the water to…
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This Spider’s Superpowers Rival Any Marvel Character
Portia spiders are endowed with some incredible superpowers. Their hunting skills are as ferocious as those of animals many times…
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Dozens of Baby Tarantulas Molt at Once in Stunning Time-lapse
In a fascinating video from Andrea’s Arachnids YouTube Channel, we get an up-close look at dozens of baby tarantulas shedding…
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Inside the Navy Program Where Dolphins Still Outperform Machines
Dolphins are notoriously smart – expressing emotions like joy and grief; maintaining cooperative social networks; and solving problems in nature…
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Parasites Inside Sea of Galilee Fish Turn out to Be Jellyfish Kin
The Sea of Galilee has long been known for its proximity to both geopolitical and religious history. It turns out…
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Jim the Wonder Dog Responded to Morse Code, and Scientists Couldn’t Explain How
1931 was a year rife with superstition and subtle, supernatural beliefs. One such belief involved a dog, whose owner claimed…
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Watch a Black Mamba Move at Surprisingly High Speed
Black mambas have a reputation for being fast. If you want to know just how quickly they can move, check…
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Bumpy the Baby Hippo Was Hours from Death. Now He’s a World-Famous Super-Napper.
The internet has a new favorite animal: Bumpy the baby hippo. This orphaned animal has gone viral thanks to adorable…
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Watch a Spider Clean Its Fangs Like a Tiny Dentist
Nothing to see here, just a spider doing some personal grooming! But if you do want to take a peek…
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This Bold Backyard Cat Tries Stalking a Bald Eagle
Every once in a while, cats get in over their heads. Whether they knock something over, claw through furniture, or…
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New Footage Shows Remoras Invading Manta Rays
Nature can be many things: beautiful, strange, ever-changing, and downright bizarre. In the marine world, many species benefit one another.…
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A Female Alligator’s Roar Can Carry More Than a Mile. Here’s Why
The sound of an alligator bellow is not one you soon forget. The low, spine-chilling roar you hear from the…
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Baby Elephant at Rescue Park Nearly Does the Splits and Loves It
Nothing brings a smile quicker than the antics of a baby animal. A rescued baby elephant was captured on camera…
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The ‘Poor Man’s Horse’ Saved from the Brink of Extinction
Deep in the Swiss Alps during the 19th century, a dog breed existed that had as much power and strength…
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The Forgotten Inventor Whose Pigeon Camera Predated Drones
Corvids get most of the credit, but pigeons are in the same club as one of the smartest birds in…
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DNA from Seized Pangolins Is Mapping Global Crime Routes
Like any other clandestine industry, the illegal wildlife trade generates billions of dollars a year without much of a paper…
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Bitten by This Tick? You May Never Eat Red Meat Again
Given the number of diseases ticks can transmit, preventing bites is imperative. From Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever,…
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The Tiny Tiger with Big Dreams
Nothing is cuter than a sleeping baby animal. Their twitchy little faces are absolutely adorable. One look at a dozing…
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This Sneaky Dog Was Nabbed by the Fuzz
For many dog owners, the thought of their beloved furry friend escaping is horrifying. However, thanks to the help of…
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The Diaper-Wearing Ferret Who Cleaned Fermilab’s Accelerator
Sometimes, solutions to multi-million-dollar questions require nothing more than a well-placed ferret. There are many stories about the creation of…
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Enormous Birds That Push the Limits of Flight
Flight is truly remarkable, no matter which way you look at it. And while it seems easy enough for the…
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The Bird Whose Tongue Wraps Around Its Brain
The red-bellied woodpecker has a bright red head and a slightly pink lower belly, but that’s not all that makes…
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These Animal Eyes Look Like Science Fiction
Nature has developed some truly bizarre ways for animals to see the world around them. Some creatures have strangely shaped…
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The Hidden Hierarchy That Rules Alaska’s Grizzly Bear Salmon Frenzy
Katmai National Park is home to one of the largest populations of grizzly bears in any United States national park.…
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How AI Is Turning Blurry Jungle Video into Primate Research Gold
If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?…
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Lasers Are Unlocking the Life Stories Hidden in Shark Bones
As above, so below. There are patterns in nature that function as fractals, capable of retaining their essence no matter…
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Watch Pouter Pigeons Inflate Their Necks to Woo a Mate
The extraordinary scene in this Instagram post is not what you’d expect to see in the average pigeon coop. Two…
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Australia’s Largest Lizard Sprints on Two Legs Like a Dinosaur
A look at the perentie, Australia's largest monitor lizard, and the thermoregulation, habitat use, and predator pressures that shape its…
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A Newborn Kangaroo Is No Bigger Than a Jellybean
When we think of kangaroos, we think of them hopping around with their cute joey tucked away in their pouch.…
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This Ancient Crocodile Once Sprinted Across Britain
Crocodiles are pretty scary creatures. The bigger they are, the more worrisome they become. The last thing you want is…
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The Ants That Literally Explode to Save Their Colony
Ants are supremely social animals. They have an extraordinary ability to organize themselves and an inherent drive to prioritize the…
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Could Gray Squirrels Be America’s Greatest Tree Planters?
The gray squirrel might be a common backyard animal, but did you know that it’s also a master conservationist? The…
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Meet the “Swiss Army Knife” of Primates
Researchers dissecting a museum specimen traced a stray tendon to an unexpected place, revealing that the aye-aye, Madagascar's strangest lemur,…
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3 Field Signs That Reveal a Marbled Salamander’s Sex
If you come across a marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum), consider yourself lucky—they spend most of their time hidden from view.…
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5 Reptiles Far Smarter Than Most People Realize
When you think of intelligent animals, reptiles likely don’t come to mind. However, reptiles are surprisingly intelligent creatures, with some…
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15,000 Zombie Deer Are Eaten by Humans Each Year, and That Number is Growing
The eeriness of a deer with chronic wasting disease is unforgettable, which is precisely why this disease has earned its…
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Louis the Cat Crosses the US-Canada Border and Nobody Stops Him
Border Patrol runs a tight ship, and citizens who ignore its laws face severe consequences. At least, this is true…
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Whale Shark Poop Looks Like a Jet Contrail, and Science Loves It
This must be a snorkeler’s worst nightmare! But all animals have to poop somehow and that is as true for…
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These Snakes Are So Rare Most People Will Never See One
Snakes are common and widespread reptiles, inhabiting most areas of the world, from deserts and forests to wetlands and coral…
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How Water DNA Exposed a Giant Squid off Western Australia
Scientists have come up with an innovative method of tracing wildlife without relying on visual sightings. By analyzing the DNA…
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Behind the Milky Eye: The Biological Vulnerability of a 2.5-Meter Black Mamba
In the Reservoir Hills of KwaZulu-Natal, a resident recently spotted a massive silhouette lounging on a pile of garden refuse.…
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How Steel Wires and 3,000 Pounds of Pressure Saved a Florida Icon
In the muddy depths of a Florida enclosure, a massive American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) named Split Jaw presents a challenge…
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Critically Endangered Orangutan Uses a Rope Bridge for the First Time Ever
History was made in Indonesia recently, and it’s a huge win for the wild animals who live there. In April…
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Jaguars Once Roamed the Grand Canyon. One Is Back.
Recently in southern Arizona, a jaguar broke the stillness of night as it drank from a remote desert watering hole.…
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Barely Visible, Then Airborne, A Great White Shark Charges a Boat
A video from 2016 features a great white shark breaching the water in South Africa. It appears out of nowhere;…