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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…
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These Animals Aren’t Predators, But They Can Still Kill You
When people think of dangerous animals, they usually picture intimidating predators like sharks, lions, or snakes. These animals have razor-sharp…
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Watch an Expert Remove a Snake Hiding in This Family’s Dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher is rarely a popular chore but this has got to be the best excuse not to do…
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Watch a Giant Spider Expertly Wrap a Dragonfly in Silk
The dexterity of this black wood spider is remarkable. A large dragonfly had already gotten caught in her web, and…
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This Wasp Paralyzes Tarantulas, But What Does Its Sting Do to Humans?
A tarantula hawk wasp is one of the largest wasps in the world. They are aptly named because they inject…
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How Far Can Sharks Actually Smell Blood? Not That Far
Many of our most popular myths are rooted in fact. “Blood in the water” is a popular phrase used to…
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Shrews Shrink Their Brains in Winter, and That’s Not Even Their Weirdest Trait
There is a small mammal living in a field near you that you may have caught sight of a few…
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Arctic Hunters May Be Eating Reindeer Loaded with PFAS
When I look around my apartment, I see little tools in each room that help me get through my day…
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This Rare Viper’s Tail Fools Birds in Seconds
One of the strangest snakes in the world is the spider-tailed horned viper, which has a tail shaped like a…
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Meet Inspector Clouseau, the World’s Only Pink Manta Ray
Manta rays are some of the coolest sea creatures. They belong to a group that includes over 600 species of…
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What Pigeons Can Teach Us About Adaptation and Thriving in a Changing World
Pigeons are social and curious creatures. Despite this, they tend to return to known locations that provide food and shelter…
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Don’t Fear the Rat Snake! It’s Protecting Your Home for Free
Most people panic at the sight of a snake in their yard. However, not all snakes are harmful pests that…
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The 7 Animals Most Likely to Form Fast Bonds with You
Animals all have different personalities and tendencies, just like humans do. In fact, certain types of animals make better pets…
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This Ocelot Kitten’s Birth Defied the Odds
For the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, February 1, 2026, is a day zookeepers and staff will always remember.…
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The Backyard Animal Killing More Americans with Rabies Than Any Other
Two recent reports of human-bat encounters have resulted in tragic consequences. These unique, flying mammals sometimes live in close proximity…
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A Bobcat in Your Yard? Here’s What It Really Wants
As a native Vermonter, bobcats are as common as sugarhouses in every rural town. They are seen slightly less often…
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Hundreds of Crocs Trample Each Other in a Feeding Frenzy
Crocodiles must go to great lengths to provide for themselves in the wild. They camouflage themselves in the water and…
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World’s Bravest Dog Routes a Polar Bear During Its Visit to Remote Russian Arctic Station
Polar bears win hearts whenever and however they appear—even though they have a reputation for being the most aggressive bear…
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7 Predators That Hunt Spiders and How Spiders Fight Back
Most spiders are both predators and prey, playing an essential role in the food web (pun intended). In fact, many…
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Most Dogs Have Dental Disease by Age 3. Can You Spot It?
Doggy breath is not known for smelling minty fresh — these amazing creatures do lick their own butts, after all!…
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30 Hawaiian Bird Species Vanished Before Humans Ever Arrived
Hawaii is known for its beautiful volcanic islands and stunning scenery. Due to its isolated location and rich habitats, it…
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Wild Crows and Foxes May Be Carrying Hospital-Outbreak Superbugs
At first glance, there may seem to be little connection between a red fox killed on a highway in Italy…
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A Snake Bigger Than Titanoboa May Have Roamed Ancient India
Prehistoric snakes have a habit of getting more terrifying with each new discovery. The latest prehistoric snake species to be…
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1,000+ Cold-Stunned Turtles and the Network Racing to Save Them
Earlier this year, more than a thousand sea turtles were found cold-stunned along the Texas coast when the air temperature…
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How Bone Tissue Cracked a 20-Year Baby Ankylosaur Mystery
Sometimes, scientists discover what they think is one species, only for later research to come to a different conclusion. A…
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This Bear Deflates a Giant Reindeer with Its Claws, and It’s Caught on Camera
This bear clearly wasn’t in the holiday spirit. As the video starts, we see a passerby stopped because he sees…
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Could Flatworm Vesicles Replace Skin Grafts? New Research Says Maybe
The answers to some of medicine’s most challenging problems can come from the most unlikely sources. Who would have thought…
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These Migratory Birds Travel Thousands of Miles Without Stopping
Every year, billions of birds around the world take to the skies for their annual migration. It’s truly astonishing as…
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Watch This Rattlesnake Shake Like an Earthquake When Touched
There’s something about snakes that, for most people, strikes fear into their hearts when they come across them. Sure, there…
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Drone Catches Great White Shark Inches from Boy on California Beach
Some of our best memories as kids can probably include at least one day at the beach. There’s just something…
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How Cuttlefish Dazzle, Deceive, and Brawl Their Way to a Mate
Every species of animal in the world has a unique mating ritual. These courtship displays highlight each species’ unique traits…
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The Real Reason Wolves Howl Has Nothing to Do with the Moon
The eerie sound of a wolf howling at the moon has long been depicted in films, TV shows, books, and…
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This Snaggle-Toothed Shark “Smiles” for the Camera
Shark encounters are both amazing and terrifying. Getting close to these sharp-toothed animals is a perfect activity for those who…
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Sloth Taxonomy May Need a Rethink After Genetic Surprise
There is still so much that the richly diverse species of the Amazon rainforest have not revealed to us. That…
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Seed-Crushing Birds Are Secretly Forest Builders Too
From a plant’s point of view, birds are a mixed blessing. While some birds crush and destroy a plant’s flowers…
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1,500 Beagles Trade Research Kennels for Laps and Soft Beds
For anyone who followed the emotional standoff at Ridglan Farms, this is the update animal lovers were hoping for: hundreds…
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Snakes in Pools Are Usually Accidents, Not Invasions
As the weather warms up, snakes emerge from their winter brumation and become more active. On the hunt for food…
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What Makes the Chameleon’s Tongue a Biological Suction Catapult
Animal tongues come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and abilities, but few can compare with that of the chameleon.…
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Ready, Set, Panda! A Free Unit Plan On Red Pandas for Kids
Red pandas are small, reddish-brown, furry mammals found in the bamboo forests of the Himalayan mountains of Asia. Well-adapted to…
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The Crawling Pebbles That Are Actually Insect Homes
As an adult, the caddisfly looks like a nondescript, slender brown moth. But as larvae, these fascinating insects build inventive…
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Ducks Wag Their Tails Like Dogs, But Not Always for Joy
Ducks and dogs have more in common than you might think. When they are happy and excited, they shake their…
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This Mama Owl’s Bewildered Look Has the Internet Feeling Seen
It doesn’t matter the species; parenting is tough work for anyone. It will push you to your limit, make you…
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The Impressive Wingspan of the Great Blue Heron
Great blue herons are tall, lanky birds often seen walking slowly across wetlands while hunting. However, it is not until…
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44 Million Donkeys Drive 6 UN Goals, Yet Nobody Protects Them
There are an estimated 42 million to 44 million working donkeys globally. Despite this massive workforce, the role donkeys play…
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The Secret ‘Cement’ That Keeps Garden Eel Burrows from Collapsing
When scuba divers think they see a bed of seagrass on the ocean floor instantly vanish, they’ve probably observed garden…
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The Bizarre Tongue Feature That Makes Puffins Master Fishers
Birds that dive for their prey can spend hours in the water chasing fish. After each fish is caught, it…
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A Car-Sized Sea Turtle Was Rescued from Fishing Nets in Canada
Turtles of any kind are certainly a waterborne treasure. In the video below, we catch a glimpse of a rare…
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How Antlions Liquify Prey to Create a “Bug Slurpee”
Numerous predatory insects exist worldwide. From assassin bugs to blister beetles, these insects are appropriately named for their ability to…
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A Complete Guide to the 5 Types of Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis leads to a wide range of evolutionary outcomes. The dramatic transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a…
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Alaska’s Best Birdwatching Spots This Summer
Alaska is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in North America, largely due to its diverse landscapes. Whether it’s…