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Discover the Largest Copperhead of All Time
The copperhead snake is one of the most venomous snakes in the southeastern and northeastern United States. Most copperheads grow…
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The LA Zoo’s Newest Residents are Pure Looney Tune Material
The Los Angeles Zoo recently welcomed two new Tasmanian devils to its collection, Danny Zuko and Crush. Both males were…
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We Want to Be Besties with These Swimmers
Backyard pools are a wonderful way to spend warm days outside. Not only do people take advantage of them, but…
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Is This a Baby Rabbit or a Kung Fu Master?
The baby rabbit in this Instagram post looks like a kung fu master, with his distinctive facial hair and fuzzy…
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How Local Wildlife Prepares for Harsh Montana Winters
Montana is one of America’s northernmost states, sharing a border with Canada, which means wintertime is remarkably cold and hostile…
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How Do Stingrays Give Birth?
You might expect a stingray to lay eggs, like many of the world’s fish. However, stingrays give birth to live…
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How Minnesota Animals Get Ready for Winter
Every American state experiences winter to some degree, but few bear the brunt of freezing temperatures and environmental shifts like…
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Heads Up. Your Tortoise Has Feelings Too
A recent study published in Animal Cognition is changing the way the world sees reptiles—specifically, tortoises. Known for being kept…
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The Frog That Makes a Foamy Nest for Its Young
All over the world, young couples are setting up home and creating a safe place for their family to grow.…
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The Fish with Lethal Weapons for Teeth
What has needle-like teeth so large they don’t fit inside its mouth, a huge gaping jaw that completely engulfs its…
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Why are Ancient Elephant Migration Routes Being Blocked?
At one time, poaching was the biggest threat to elephants in Africa. As these majestic creatures were slaughtered by the…
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What is Murmuration and How Can You See It?
Nature is full of awe-inspiring displays that encourage you to stop and admire their beauty. One such display is murmuration,…
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This Mystical-Looking Real-Life Dragon is Stunning
Whoever told you that dragons do not really exist was lying, and we have the proof. Just take a look…
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Nature’s Recycler: Why Spiders Devour Their Own Web
Spiders are amazing creatures, and orb-weaving spiders make some of the most intricate structures in nature. Their beautifully patterned webs…
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Snails: Nature’s Surprisingly Stretchy Wonders
You might think that snails typically remain in their shells, occasionally slithering their way to a new location, but this…
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Explore the World of Gigantic Deep-Sea Sharks
While many shark species can be observed from beaches and boats in oceans all over the world – there are…
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Do Crocodiles Really Cry?
We’ve all heard the phrase “crocodile tears,” but do crocodiles actually cry? Interestingly enough, yes, they do, but not for…
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These Airborne Squirrels Have Us in Awe
Every once in a while, you come across a post about animals that is so simple yet funny, it gives…
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The Goriest Defense Mechanism of Any Animal
When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But…
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The Turtle Facing Critical Endangerment and How You Can Help
As recently as August 2024, researchers in Greece documented the non-native Chinese stripe‑necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) on the island of…
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Dancing Bugs? Meet the Boogie-Woogie Aphid
Nature is full of interesting creatures. But have you ever seen bugs that dance? With all the different insects out…
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What is a Woolly Worm and Why Do People Trust Its Forecasting Skills?
Groundhogs aren’t the only animals known for predicting the weather. Move aside, Punxsutawney Phil — a smaller creature can supposedly…
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Is This Rare Whale Species Making a Comeback?
An annual whale report released by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium on October 22, 2025, made waves in the…
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Here Are All the Animals of Rocky Mountain National Park
Stretching across 415 square miles of Colorado’s high country, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of America’s most spectacular wild…
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Why Sick Crows Need Ants
If you were feeling a bit under the weather, perhaps the last thing you would do is lay on an…
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Atrocious or Adorable? Watch This Baby Tapir Chew Its Food
There is no doubt that the little tapir in this adorable Instagram post is enjoying dinner, though he was perhaps…
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A Dance of Two Slugs: One of Nature’s Most Unique Mating Rituals
Courting is as unique to a species as dietary habits or dwelling. Some mating rituals seem almost aggressive, while others…
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The Falcon Jump Scare That Has Us Rolling
Falcons are some of nature’s most incredible hunters. Their ability to hover over the ground before striking their prey or…
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Did Tom Brady Really Clone His Dog?
After Dolly the sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, news of animal cloning seemed to…
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The Science Behind the Incredible Long-Term Memory of Elephants
As the popular saying goes, “An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that can recall…
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A Chimpanzee Gives Jane Goodall a Hug Goodbye
Chimpanzees are capable of complex emotions. While this is common knowledge today, it was not in the 1960s. It was…
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Why the Black Crested Gibbon Needs Your Help
According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the black crested gibbon is now a Critically Endangered species. It’s unfortunate,…
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Giraffe Tries to Catch Rain With Its Tongue
We’ve all seen a video or two of giraffes doing something silly. Most of the time, it’s because they stick…
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This Snake Hunts Birds Using a Tail That Looks Like a Spider
Nature is full of amazing creatures whose species have evolved over centuries to get to where they are today. One…
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All the Animals That Call New River Gorge National Park Home
Carved deep into the rugged heart of southern West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. It is…
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Meet the Newest Babies Born at the Audubon Zoo
Say hello to the three newest members of the pride at the Audubon Zoo! Born on October 19, 2025, to…
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This Joey Is Just Too Precious
You ever have a moment when you see something so achingly cute that your body melts into a puddle of…
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How Baby Whales Drink Mother’s Milk
Baby mammals rely on their mother’s milk to grow, including ocean mammals. So how do underwater mammals like whales, for…
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How Bees Spend the Winter
The change of seasons is a necessary part of ecosystem regulation. With the buzzing activities of humans and insects alike,…
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Discover the Largest Whale on Earth
Ever wondered which animal is the biggest creature on Earth? The blue whale is the most massive animal in the…
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An Enormous Python Invades a Couple’s Laundry Room and Refuses to Leave
Piles of dirty laundry mounding around your washing machine can cause enough stress – imagine finding a huge python hiding…
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Why Do Some Bats Walk on the Ground?
Bats have a wholly undeserved reputation as threatening and spooky creatures that behave just like vampires and get stuck in…
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What Dog Owners Should Know About Canine Lymphoma
Canine lymphoma is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in dogs. This is why November 7th has been designated as National…
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What to Do If You Hit a Deer While Driving
Autumn is deer mating season—especially from October to December. During this time of year, deer become more active at dawn…
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A Dentist Saved a Falcon with a Broken Beak
When a peregrine falcon turned up injured outside Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, he inspired all hands-on-deck care. The falcon’s…
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Inside Brookfield Zoo’s Remarkable History with the Elusive Okapi
For nearly a century, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has been a trailblazer in wildlife care and conservation. Since opening its doors…
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Exploring the Compulsive Behavior of Horse Cribbing
Domestic horses sometimes engage in stereotyped behaviors (a repetitive movement that appears to have no purpose or function.) In horses,…
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Why Bees Do the Waggle Dance
Honey bees are incredibly social insects. They live together in big groups with other bees in an organized society that…
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Cincinnati Zoo Celebrates 150 Years of Wildlife Conservation and Wonder
Standing inside the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden today — surrounded by sprawling habitats, world-class veterinary facilities, and gardens bursting…
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7 Tips and Tools to Nurture the Bond with Your Pets
November 8th is International Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Day. The day was established by the Human-Animal Bond Association (HABA), an organization…