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Why Chickens Sing Egg Songs and Other Quirky Bird Behaviors
Chickens are captivating creatures with a variety of quirky behaviors. Check out their world, and you’ll find that these common…
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The Largest Bear Ever: A Giant That Dwarfed Today’s Kodiaks
The prehistoric Arctotherium angustidens was the largest bear ever known, dwarfing even today’s massive Kodiak and polar bears. Weighing as…
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How to Watch the Connecticut Deer Rut Safely This November
Every November, Connecticut’s woodlands and fields come alive with the drama of the white-tailed deer breeding season, called the rut.…
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How a Florida House Cat Helped Scientists Find New Viruses
Almost every indoor/outdoor cat worth its salt will bring home presents in the form of mice. Little do most cat…
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A Look at the World’s Oldest Dogs: Canine Longevity Legends
The oldest dogs from various popular breeds lived to around the same age, showing that while some breeds may have…
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Europe’s Most Astonishing Wildlife: Species You Can’t Miss
How do animals that inhabit the Northern Hemisphere in the Americas compare to those that traverse the terrain of Europe?…
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There’s an Increase in Snake Bites in Central North Carolina. Here’s Why.
In recent years, doctors in central North Carolina have noticed a troubling pattern: more patients are arriving in emergency rooms…
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How to Tell If Your Hamster Is Unhappy
When many people think about getting a starter pet, a hamster is often what comes to mind. They’re small, adorable,…
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How to Rid Your Home of Mice Once and For All
Spotting a mouse in your home can be a distressing sight. Not only are these pests unwelcome visitors that can…
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These 7 Sounds Will Drive Bats Crazy
Bats have sensitive hearing and often rely on it for echolocation. Since many bats have poor eyesight, they depend on…
Bearded Dragon Facts
Bearded Dragon Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
The bearded dragon, a reptile native to Australia, is known for its calm temperament and has become a popular pet…
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Alaska Bear Attack Reminds Residents to Take Safety Precautions
According to the World Animal Foundation, a person has a 1 in 2.1 million chance of being attacked by a…
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Survivor Fights Off Spotted Hyenas in the Wilderness
Spend a night in the African bush and you can hear them calling, just out beyond the edges of your…
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Get to Know the Coachwhip Snake: One of Nature’s Fastest Reptiles
A member of the whip snake genus, the coachwhip is a native snake of the Americas, characterized by its long-slender…
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This Playful Bear Was Caught Breaking into Parked Vehicles
Car break-ins are typically the result of human perpetrators in search of cash or other valuables. However, a certain animal…
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This National Dog Walker Appreciation Day, Celebrate the Unsung Heroes of Our Sidewalks
Today (September 8) marks National Dog Walker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognize the people who keep tails wagging and…
Snake Facts
The 11 Most Snake-Infested States in America
The United States is home to a large number of snake species! As you might imagine, these snakes aren’t distributed…
Education
Incredible Insects: A Free Downloadable Unit Plan for Kids
Insects, the largest, most diversified group of invertebrate animals in the world, can be found in nearly every habitat and…
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Find Out Where Feral Hogs Have Invaded in the U.S.
Feral hogs have become a big problem across much of the United States. If you don’t live in an area…
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These Creatures Make Amazing Emotional Support Animals
These Creatures Make Amazing Emotional Support Animals
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Discover the Largest Great White Sharks Ever Recorded in American Waters
Watch this exciting video as we track the biggest great white sharks swimming in the oceans today. Learn about famous…
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This Massive Alligator is the Biggest Ever Caught on the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is home to the alligator, one of the most fierce predators in North America. These big reptiles…
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Female vs. Male Hummingbird: What Are the Differences?
Known for being beautiful and fast, Hummingbirds are among the world’s smallest birds. The largest of these jewel-toned beauties weighs…
Hummingbird Facts
Discover the 10 Longest Hummingbirds in the World
Hummingbirds are so called because of the buzzing sound their wings make while in flight. These brightly colored, tiny fliers…
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How to Tell If Your Rabbit Feels Lonely at Home
Many rabbits benefit from living in pairs or groups. They’re highly social animals that generally prefer to be with a…
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Why Your Dog Refuses to Let You Pee in Peace
If you have a dog, you likely know that personal space seemingly doesn’t exist to them. Some pups will even…
Hummingbird Facts
Bring the Buzz: 6 Flowers Hummingbirds Can’t Resist
Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Having the tiny birds grace your yard is always a treat. You can find a variety…
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Why Box Turtles Are Prized But Difficult to Keep as Pets
There are dozens and dozens of turtle types out there, but none is as recognizable as the box turtle. People…
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Why Hemorrhagic Disease Is Spreading Among Missouri Deer This Season
Unfortunately, a common yet deadly bleeding disease is spreading among deer in Missouri. Known as hemorrhagic disease, the illness can…
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How Beavers Build Dams That Withstand Floods and Storms
Beavers are semiaquatic rodents that reside in the Northern Hemisphere, thriving in freshwater ecosystems. As you can see in this…
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These Extraordinary Hybrid Animals That Are Surprisingly Real
Hybrid animals are the result of cross-breeding similar species, such as lions and tigers or zebras and horses. “Somative hybridization,”…
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The Incredible Flying Snake: How This Serpent Defies Gravity
You may have heard of flying snakes…but have you ever witnessed one mid-flight? If not, watch this video showcasing a…
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6 Signs Your Parrot May Be Stressed Out
Parrots make great pets because they are sensitive and highly intelligent creatures. That keen intelligence, however, is intimately linked to…
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How Diabetic Alert Dogs Protect Their People
Dogs are extraordinary protectors when it comes to detecting health emergencies in people, thanks to their astonishing sense of smell.…
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When Should You Take Down Your Hummingbird Feeders for the Year?
Hummingbird season is swiftly coming to an end, which leaves many people wondering when they should take their feeders down.…
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The Most Surprising Animals Living in Each State
Do you ever wonder what wild secrets your home state holds? We often think of the familiar animals that roam…
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Wasps vs. Hornets: Key Differences, From Size to Sting
Step outside on a sunny day and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of something buzzing past—maybe a wasp, maybe…
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These Are 5 Scents That Calm Anxious Dogs
When life feels overwhelming for our four-legged friends, scents that calm dogs can provide surprising relief. Anxiety may be triggered…
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The Biggest Causes of Stress in Pet Goldfish
Many things can stress out your pet goldfish to a life-threatening degree. From overfeeding them to adding unwanted companions to…
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11 Ways to Ensure Your Guinea Pig Stays Happy and Healthy
Guinea pigs have been domesticated since at least 3,000 B.C. Over the millennia, they have become human companions that are…
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How Commercial Ships and Jet Skis Scare Dolphins Away
Noise pollution is a topic of conversation for those in and around large cities. What is not often discussed is…
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4 Easy Ways to Know Your Pet Turtle Is Sick
Turtles may seem pretty sturdy thanks to their hard shells, but they are still mortal creatures, capable of getting sick,…
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The Mysterious 17-Year Cicada Cycle
There are two different groups of cicadas–annual cicadas that live and die yearly, and periodical cicadas, which hatch every 13-17…
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Polar Bear vs Grizzly: Who Would Triumph in a Battle of the Titans?
If you had to guess which is more dangerous, a polar bear or a grizzly bear, what would you say?…
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Service Dog Trainer Shares What They Wish the Public Knew About these Animals
From the time the first friendly wolves lingered near human campfires tens of thousands of years ago, dogs and people…
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The World Watches as this Species on the Brink Fights for Survival
Once upon a time, the Northern white rhinoceros wandered the grasslands of central Africa in healthy numbers. They were giant,…
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The Newly Discovered Defense Mechanism of the Jacobin Hummingbird
A chance encounter in a Panama rainforest has uncovered a new defensive behavior in white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chicks. In March…
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These Are 10 Things That Make Donkeys Happy
Donkeys are one of the more interesting and enigmatic characters on the farm, but it wasn’t always that way. These…
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The World’s Most Dangerous Jellyfish
Jellyfish, of which thousands of species exist, are found in pretty much every area of the ocean you can think…
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Is Lobster Safe for Dogs, Or a Risky Seafood Gamble?
Dogs are constant companions. They also have a desire to try all foods their human counterparts are consuming, both because…