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Explore the Notorious Snake Island – Home of 3,000 Deadly Vipers
There is an island just off the coast of southeastern Brazil where people are forbidden and every animal that lands…
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The Biggest Horse of All Time Was a Gigantic Beast
Horses are majestic creatures, with some breeds known for their incredible size, standing taller and weighing more than you might…
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Record-Holding Bald Eagle Nest
The largest bald eagle nest ever recorded, measuring 9 feet 6 inches wide and 20 feet deep, was found in…
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Meet the ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillar That Wears Its Victims
The animal kingdom can be creepier than a Stephen King novel sometimes, and a newly discovered creature proves this is…
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10 Essential Facts About Meerkats
The Kalahari Meerkat Project is the longest running project operating under the Kalahari Research Centre. The research team is focused…
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You Can’t Own These Animals as Pets in America
Exotic animals are intriguing for a variety of reasons, leading some people to covet them. But these wild creatures are…
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Moles Are Attracted to Your Yard by These Scents
Moles aren’t all bad – they aerate the soil, deposit natural fertilizer and eat grubs that can harm your landscaping.…
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The Most Legendary Lion to Ever Walk the Earth
Journey to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya to discover the story of one of the most legendary lions to…
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Beware of These Scents That Draw Squirrels to Your House
Watching and feeding squirrels can be entertaining, but these animals can also damage structures by gnawing holes and building nests…
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Drunk Birds? How Ethanol From Fermented Fruit Affects Wildlife
The relaxed feeling you get after a cold beer or a glass of wine is down to the ethanol content…
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World’s Deadliest Venomous Creatures
From dense jungles to the depths of the world’s oceans, certain creatures dominate their habitats due to their lethal venom.…
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A Baby Elephant “Marks Its Territory” in Front of a Group of Tourists
Elephants are incredibly intelligent and social animals with several sophisticated methods of communication. They use all their senses — hearing,…
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The U.S. States With the Highest Populations of American Bison
The American bison is a majestic, stately creature that has played a prominent role in the early days of American…
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Explore a Salmon’s Journey in This Free Downloadable Lesson Plan
Salmon, a tenacious, ecologically significant fish, is most renowned for its incredible migratory journey from freshwater rivers to the ocean…
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Barking in the Woods? It Might Be This Unusual Deer Species
If you’re ever walking through the woods and you suddenly hear a nearby animal barking at you, there are likely…
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This Tiny Bird Protects Crocodile Eggs and Gets Protection in Return
There are plenty of examples of mutualism in nature. Be it the rhinosaurus and the oxpecker, clownfish and sea anemones,…
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Drone Bee Meets Grim Fate as Mating Ritual Is Ambushed by Spider
Of all the unique flying, buzzing specimens out there, bumblebees are one of the most mesmerizing…even when they’re engaging in…
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Fire Ants’ Most Impressive Survival Skill
No creature embodies the idea that “it takes a village” quite like ants. Using chemical signals and other ephemeral communication…
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These West Coast Sea Spiders are Methane-Powered
Nature finds a way. Even in the most inhospitable conditions on Earth, life figures out how to not only survive…
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Asian Needle Ants Are Taking Over Forests and Cities Across the U.S.
There are over 12,500 known ant species in the world, with new ant species still being discovered by scientists to…
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A Field Guide to Identifying Wild Animal Scat in North America
Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it’s one of the…
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The US May Protect All Eight Pangolin Species Under Law
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed that seven species of pangolin be protected under the Endangered Species Act.…
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How Many Sounds Does a Dolphin Make?
Dolphins are one of the most social mammals. They are highly intelligent as well, utilizing their communication skills to both…
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National Bison Month: Everything You Need to Know About Yellowstone’s Bison
Yellowstone National Park has long been home to thousands of bison, the area’s most iconic animal. Almost daily, tourists stop…
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This Fruit Bat Fell Into a Pool and Did Something Unexpected
Anyone with a pool knows how easily animals can become stuck swimming in circles. It’s not uncommon to find insects,…
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Scents That Draw Moles to Your Yard
Moles in your yard offer benefits like soil aeration, free fertilization, and pest control by eating harmful insect grubs. However,…
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See the Cutest Baby Hippo You’ve Ever Seen Take an Adorable Swim
Before Moo Deng became a viral sensation, baby Obi was making waves with his mom at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia.…
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Dominate Lion Is Tired of Having His Sons Around and Banishes Them from the Pride
At a certain point in every young person’s life, they leave home to begin their own independent journey — whether…
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House Overrun by 10 Rattlesnakes
Firefighters from the Golden Ranch Fire Department in Oro Valley, Arizona, conducted a daring rescue operation, removing 10 rattlesnakes—nine babies…
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These Mice are Eating Seabirds Alive, and Here’s What’s Being Done About It
Islands are biodiversity hotspots. They only make up 5 percent of the world’s land mass, but they are home to…
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Rare Yellow Sea Turtle Spotted in the Wild
In this wonderful Instagram post, you get to see a very rare creature. It is a pale yellow or cream…
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What Is the Popcorn Bug and Why Is It Covered in Wax?
In the intricate world of insects, few creatures capture the imagination quite like the flatid planthopper waxy nymph. These tiny,…
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The Secret Lives of Nesting Sea Turtles—And Why Few Babies Survive
There are seven species of sea turtle alive today, and they are found in oceans all over the world except…
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A Breathtaking Water Dance Helps Grebes Find the Perfect Mate
Dancing is a time-honored way to find the perfect match (if you’ve ever seen Bridgerton, then you know exactly what…
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This Summer’s Shark Bite Hot Spot is a Popular South Carolina Vacation Destination
When shark bites make the news, it is typically Florida that is in the headlines. This is because of the…
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This Giant Centipede Was Eaten by Her Own Babies
Matriphagy is a type of animal behavior where the young eat their own mother. It is the ultimate display of…
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Meet the Adorable Tenrec That Uses Dust to Stay Clean
Humans may take baths with water, but there are plenty of animals out there that prefer using dirt to get…
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This Stick-Like Spider Uses Yoga Poses to Vanish From View
Scientific discoveries are typically made through observations of the natural world. From watching an apple fall from a tree to…
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Most Lovable Puppy Breeds
They call it “puppy love!” Watch this video if you can’t get enough of adorable puppies!
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How Do Porpoises Give Birth?
The Yangtze finless porpoise is one of the most endangered animals in China. Found only in China’s Yangtze River and…
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Close Call with an Angry Gator
Watch this video where one fisherman set out hoping for a dream catch, but instead, came face-to-face with an alligator…
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Why Some Animals Fake Death — and What it Means
The motivation behind everything that animals do is to stay alive, at least until they have produced offspring. Any species…
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Cheetah Repeatedly Charges Pair of Hyenas That Are Too Close to Her Litter of Cubs
Cheetahs may lead solitary lives, but they make incredible mothers. Female cheetahs tend to live alone unless they have their…
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This Creature Looks Like a Pokémon Character
If you’re ever diving off the coast of the Philippines and have a keen eye, you might be lucky enough…
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Why Birdwatching Is Exploding in Popularity Across America
You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a…
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How Elephants, Hippos, and Rhinos Use Nature’s Sunscreen
Sunlight is critical to life on Earth, but excessive exposure to sunlight can cause serious harm. Infrared rays can cause…
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Would You Fly in a Plane Powered by Pig Poop?
Alternatives to the current fuel used to power planes have been explored for decades, with the goal of reducing carbon…
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Stargazer Fish Disappears Into the Sand—Then Strikes
Some fish change colors to blend in with their environment, but the stargazer fish has a different camouflaging technique. It…
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Top Speed of the World’s Fastest Animals
While the cheetah is not technically the fastest animal in the world, it does rank high among Earth’s speediest creatures.…
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Scents That Repel Squirrels and Chipmunks
You can’t help but enjoy witnessing a happy chipmunk or squirrel frolicking about in utter delight…unless, of course, the critter…