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Watch Two Stag Beetles Battle It Out Over a Female
The life of a stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is short and dramatic. Their mating rituals, as seen in this YouTube…
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Water eDNA Testing Outperformed Human Bird Observers in New Study
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge sits at the intersection of the Cayuga and Black Lakes. It’s connected by the Clyde River…
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A Nomad Lion Wanders into Masai Mara Lionesses—And Pays the Price
Don’t mess with these lionesses! When they catch a male lion encroaching on the pride’s space, these fierce female lions…
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This Florida Predator Rarely Attacks, But Its Bite Is Fierce
Florida is known for several unique predators. Thanks to its warm climate and diverse habitats, both native and invasive predators…
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How a Desert Woodpecker Turns a Saguaro Cactus into a Nursery
A brash, noisy woodpecker with zebra stripes down its back has found an unusual place to call home. The Gila…
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This Baby Mojave Rattlesnake Is Equal Parts Adorable and Dangerous
Rattlesnakes can be pretty frightening and for good reason. However, that doesn’t make them all terrifying, especially small babies. One…
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This Bird Transforms into a Shimmering Display During Mating Season
Birds have one of the widest varieties of appearances in all of the Animal Kingdom. With so many species, each…
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The Hidden Paintbrush Inside a Rainbow Lorikeet’s Mouth
The rainbow lorikeet looks less like a bird and more like a living, breathing color palette. It has an electric…
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This Vine Snake Will Make You Jump
Before you watch this short video featuring a vine snake, we have a challenge for you: We dare you not…
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8 Small Critters That Look Like Lice and How to Tell the Difference
Spotting a tiny bug on your body can immediately trigger panic about lice, whether it was found in your hair…
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Why Gatlinburg’s Funny Bear Videos Hide a Real Crisis
To say the town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee is surrounded by bear country is an understatement. As the gateway to the…
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Oregon’s Bold Plan to Save 321 Species on the Brink
Some say, “As California goes, so goes the nation.” When it comes to animal conservation, however, that principle might apply…
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Bruce the Kea Parrot Lost Half His Beak and Still Rules His Flock
At the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in New Zealand, the large aviary’s lush canopy of trees casts dappled sunlight over the…
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Do Ostriches Really Bury Their Heads in the Sand?
It may have been Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, who came up with the notion that ostriches bury their heads…
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Are Orcas Really Attacking Boats or Just Causing Mischief?
Orcas have been grabbing headlines over the past few years for a very unusual reason. Since 2020, these incredible marine…
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Why This Moose Eats His Own Antler Velvet Post-Rut
Moose go through a major transformation every year involving their antlers. Before rutting season, their growing antlers are covered in…
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Tiny Airborne Insects Are Leaving DNA Trails in the Sky
For all the insects that you see, there are dozens more zipping above your head. Many are too small to…
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Orcas Beach Themselves to Hunt and It Works About Half the Time
The idea of beached marine life is horrifying. The act is often associated with ill animals and can quickly lead…
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A Maine Coon Crashed a Live CBS News Segment for a Fly
Ah, cats never cease to entertain us. Have you ever seen one straight up interrupt a TV broadcast, though? The…
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Seeing Sharks Near Shore? Science Says Relax
Shark attacks happen each year. Though the majority of incidents occur due to mistaken identity, the attacks are a reminder…
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Her Dog Knew a Bear Was Following Them Before She Did
If ever you wanted proof that dogs truly are man’s best friend — it’s right here in this short clip.…
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Animals That Survive Earth’s Coldest Temperatures
Some parts of Earth are so cold that survival seems impossible for any form of life. These frozen environments can…
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Where to Find Florida’s Most Beautiful Summer Birds
While some of us observe birds casually, true birdwatching is a completely separate arena. This dedicated lifestyle includes sub-communities, drama,…
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Animal Personalities Shape Who Lives and Who Dies
Scientists once assumed that evolution would eventually force every member of a species to behave in more or less the…
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Black Bears Use Trees as Nannies, Rest Stops, and Safe Havens
If you’re out hiking and spot an excessively large bird in a tree, take a second look. Black bears don’t…
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The UK Says Boiling Lobsters Alive Is No Longer Acceptable. What Happens Next?
As human knowledge of animal wellness grows each year, so do the standards we hold ourselves to. One such standard…
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Some of Earth’s Cutest Animals are Also Incredibly Fascinating
Many of the world’s cutest animals have more than just good looks; they are also genuinely fascinating. Once you take…
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A Gorilla Once Slept on His Chest. Now Attenborough Turns 100.
Few names are as synonymous with nature as Sir David Attenborough. Thanks to his innovative video storytelling and distinctive, hushed…
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That Massive Snake Video Is Real, But Everyone Got the Species Wrong
Do 30-foot anacondas exist? It is possible but unlikely. Anacondas are known for their bulkiness and muscular form rather than…
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Trail Cam Catches a Turkey Chasing a Raccoon. Then the Tables Turn.
In this very short clip, we see a brief encounter between a raccoon and a wild turkey on a streambed.…
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8 Minnesota Birdwatching Escapes That Feel Like Summer’s Best-Kept Secret
If you love seeing a wide variety of birds in some of the country’s most amazing environments, make sure you…
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A New Spider Named After Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Hunts Ants 6 Times Its Size
There’s a new spider on the block—or, more accurately, in the block—literally living inside a wall! Don’t let the quirky…
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A 1-Pound Monkey Rejected by His Mom Now Clings to a Stuffed Dog
Punch, the baby macaque monkey, went viral for his heart-warming connection to an orangutan plushie that he carried with him…
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Lost for 50 Years, This Tiny Dragon Now Needs 500 to Be Safe
Dragons are typically the stuff of legends and folklore. In Australia, this is not the case. The country was once…
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An Hours-Old Hawk Chick Gets a Live Snake for Breakfast
Since you’re unlikely to see this bird in your backyard, take advantage of this incredible Instagram post. You don’t just…
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Scientists Found H5N1 in Cow Breath and Farm Wastewater
Avian influenza A(H5N1) is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals. Occasionally, humans are also infected. Understanding how…
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Snake Constricts a Heron’s Legs Mid-Hunt
The great blue heron is a powerful creature with a unique hunting ability. In the video shown above, you can…
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How Male Cichlids Trick Females into Fertilizing Eggs
Nature always finds a way, but those ways aren’t necessarily pretty. In fact, in regions with plenty of resource competition,…
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The Ant That Stings You Dozens of Times Before You Notice
Warmer temperatures mean summer is well on its way, but it also means something else: The bugs are out. Anything…
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The Blue Creature with 165-Foot Tentacles Hiding in Florida’s Waves
Florida’s beaches are famous for soft sand, endless sunshine, and warm ocean waves. But sometimes the ocean water surrounding the…
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What 8,200 Tagged-Shark Profiles Reveal About Our Oceans
Animals are bioindicators, reflecting the state of the world around them. Birds are often early indicators of storms, while rodents…
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The Octopus That Spends Its Entire Life in the Open Ocean
Can you imagine spending your entire life without ever touching the floor? Well, that’s the reality for this octopus. Pelagic…
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How to Spot the Emerald Ash Borer Before It Kills Your Trees
American trees are under attack, and it’s by an enemy that’s hard to spot. A tiny invasive pest, considered one…
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Alabama’s Underground ‘Living Fossil’ Just Got 23,000 Acres of Hope
Alabama’s state amphibian just got a whole lot comfier in its native habitat. The Red Hills salamander (Phaeognathus hubrichti) is…
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Inside Harar, Where Wild Hyenas Eat from Human Hands at Night
As night falls over the ancient walled city of Harar, something unusual happens just beyond the gates. One by one,…
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Your Pet’s “Smile” Could Be a Sign of Stress, Vets Warn
We tend to see photos or videos of dogs “smiling” and assume they must be happy. However, this expression might…
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West Nile Virus, Not Malaria, Is America’s Top Mosquito Threat
Malaria may be the best-known mosquito-transmitted disease, but cases of malaria acquired from local mosquitoes are rare in the U.S.…
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This Giant Python Swallowed a Cow on an Indian Farm
A python reportedly swallowed a large farm animal — now, here’s something you don’t hear about every day. We know…
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Rare Pink Katydid Slowly Transforms Green and Upends Camouflage Science
Camouflage is a widely studied antipredator technique that we thought we understood. A rainforest insect, however, is rewriting the textbooks…
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Happy Birthday, Maple! Oregon Zoo’s Beaver Turns 10 Years Old
Maple, the beaver, has just turned 10 years old, and you can see how she spent her special day on…