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How Plastic Pollution Is Pushing Oceans and Marine Animals Toward Collapse
Our oceans have been experiencing a plastic crisis for decades. We have now reached a pivotal moment in ocean pollution,…
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Red-Lipped Batfish Looks Like It’s Wearing Makeup
With bright red lips and dark eyes that are bold and glamorous, this incredible underwater creature looks like it’s all…
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These Are the Most Shy Animals in the World
Shyness is surprisingly common in the animal kingdom. Many species rely on stealth, quiet movements, and strong avoidance instincts to…
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The Secret Lives of Jaguars: 10 Fascinating Facts About the Elusive Big Cat
This year, on November 29th, the world will be celebrating another International Jaguar Day, and we couldn’t be more excited.…
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Fish Experience Intense Pain Out of Water, Study Says
Over a trillion fish are hauled out of our seas, rivers, and lakes annually by commercial fishing operations and by…
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I Used to Feed Ducks Bread — Until I Learned What It Really Does to Them
We’ve all been there: at the lake or a local park, watching an adorable flock of ducks in their natural…
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Puppy Mills vs. Responsible Breeders: How to Tell the Difference
When searching for a new puppy, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of bringing home a new…
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Zebra Finch Calls Have Meaning, Study Reveals
When most of us hear birds chirping, we may assume it’s just simple background noise. However, a new study from…
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Fantastic Facts About the Incredible Cheetah
You may know that the Cheetah is the fastest land mammal on earth, but did you know that they are…
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The World’s Biggest Spiders (And Their Prey)
You won’t believe just how big some spiders can get! Watch our video spotlighting the ten biggest spiders on earth…
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8 Everyday Habits That Actually Make a Difference for Wildlife
It’s hard to deny that humans have spread so far and fast across the planet that our presence has serious…
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The World Just Got 1,300 New Mammal Species — and Counting
New research has dramatically expanded the known roster of mammals on Earth. A new review published in the Journal of…
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All the Animals You Might See at Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park, located in the Southern Sierra Nevada region of California, is generally visited for its massive groves…
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What This Newly Discovered Lizard Species Means for Reptile Science
An exciting new species of lizard, Diploderma bifluviale, has been discovered in the upper Dadu River valley of Sichuan, China, offering…
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Mimmo the Lone Dolphin in Venice Charms Crowds
The name Mimmo means “belonging to God.” This moniker, recently given to a wild bottlenose dolphin, is quite fitting, given…
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A New Type of Lion Roar Was Just Discovered by Scientists
There is a lot more to the lion’s roar than the opening credits of an MGM film. And now, scientists…
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The Largest Owl in the World Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Owls are some of the best-known predatory birds, famous for their nocturnal tendencies and their ability to rotate their heads up…
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The Caterpillar You Do NOT Want to Pet
While caterpillars may seem harmless, they are often more dangerous than we realize. While many caterpillars are small and relatively…
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Discover the Enormous Shark Feeding Ground in the Pacific
Researchers at Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station found a “White Shark Café” located halfway between Baja California, Mexico, and Hawaii.…
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Discover the Animals of India
India’s diverse landscape of towering mountain ranges, lush tropical jungles, wetlands, grasslands and deserts make it a microcosm of almost…
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mom Snuggles Her New Puppy
Everybody thinks puppies are cute — but no one more than their own mothers! That’s right, doggy moms aren’t immune…
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The Bird-Eating Tarantula That Nightmares Are Made Of
The eastern tarantula (Selenocosmia crassipes) is a formidable spider that could give anyone — not just arachnophobes — quite a…
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Shark That Can Live For 400 Years Found 4000 Miles from Home
The Greenland shark is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood creatures in the ocean, gliding silently through the icy…
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How Inchworms Disappear in Plain Sight
If you’ve ever seen what you thought was a small twig suddenly twitch or squirm, you may be looking at…
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What Happens When a Dead Washed-Up Whale Is Too Big to Remove?
The sight of any sea creatures washed up on a beach is upsetting, and the larger they are, the greater…
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10 Incredible Wildlife Comebacks That Prove Conservation Works
Some might believe we’re speeding toward a sixth mass extinction, but conservationists say otherwise. Approximately 48,646 species are currently threatened…
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Have You Ever Heard a Badger Shout?
The European badger is not an animal that you normally associate with making a noise. We are more accustomed to…
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When It’s So Cold a Bird Can See Its Breath
Nature photographers capture rare and beautiful moments in nature. By freezing a single moment in time, they create stunning images…
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Find Out Why This Snake Eats Its Mate
Snakes are some of the most interesting creatures on the planet. With a variety of species, each with unique traits,…
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Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Pie?
As Thanksgiving and other winter holidays begin, pumpkin pies become a prized and ever-present dessert. If you plan on spending…
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This Fluffy American Curly Horse Looks Like a Poodle
With its unique, poodle-like coat, the American Bashkir Curly Horse is a rare and enigmatic breed. Though its origins remain…
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Why New Tank Syndrome Is Killing Your Fish
It’s a moment every first-time fish owner experiences: you’re excited about your new fish tank and the fish you searched…
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Rare Capercaillie Stuns Wildlife Photographer
The rare bird in this video clip is clearly not impressed with human company. While the wildlife photographer is delighted…
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10 Incredible Donkey Facts That Will Make You Love This Hardworking Animal
Donkeys have long been known as humble pack mammals, but behind their quiet demeanor is an animal full of intelligence,…
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What Happens in a Bee’s Final Hours
The death of any living thing is a sad and sobering reminder that nothing is forever. In the bee world,…
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A Small Win for the Eastern Black Rhino Species
The black rhinoceros, also called the hooked-lip rhinoceros, is one of the most unique and treasured animals in Africa. Long…
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These Are the Biggest Fish in Each State
The biggest fish in each state tells a story about local ecosystems and angling history. Massive freshwater giants lie beneath…
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How Do Snakes Poop? Snake Digestion, Explained
Watching a snake poop may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it can tell us a lot about snake…
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Why Do Cats Knock Things Over? Understanding Feline Hunting Behavior
Whether it is your morning coffee or a favorite figurine, many cat owners have watched items hit the floor. The…
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Great Whites Are Not the Biggest Monsters of the Sea
Great white sharks have long stood in our collective imagination as the ultimate predator in our oceans. These sizable sharks…
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Islands with the Clearest Water in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is known for its breathtaking aqua seas, but some stand out above the rest for waters so clear…
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Brilliant Blue Samurai Jellyfish Discovered in Japan
One look at a Portuguese man-of-war in the open water, and you would think it was some kind of singular,…
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15 Human Technologies Inspired by Plants and Animals
From sticky seeds clinging to pant legs to silent hunters flying at night, animals solve problems in clever ways. Engineers…
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Rare Carnivorous Bivalve Found Deep in the Aleutian Trench
When it comes to describing the remarkable biodiversity of our oceans, we have only just scratched the surface. Despite hundreds…
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Mollusk From 21,000 Feet Deep Becomes Genomic Breakthrough
The race to document and describe the marine invertebrate population is on! Our oceans contain a remarkable biodiversity, yet an…
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Why is the Bald Eagle an Icon of Freedom?
The sight of a majestic bald eagle soaring through the skies is beautiful to behold. Secure in their status as…
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What is the Difference Between a Falcon and a Hawk?
The practice of keeping and training any bird of prey is called “falconry” no matter the species of bird. Hawks…
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Learn Which Animals Have Opposable Thumbs
Opposable thumbs enable humans to do tasks that most animals can’t even attempt – from eating food easily to driving…
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Does the Color Red Cause Bulls to Attack?
Because bullfighters in the ring wave bright red capes to goad bulls to attack – it is believed that bulls…
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Let’s Talk Chickens! A Fun, Free Lesson Plan Packed With Activities
Chickens are intelligent, curious, well-known animals that live all over the world on farms, in backyards, and even in the…