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Ever Wondered What a $250,000 Dog Collar Looks Like?
National Spoil Your Dog Day, celebrated each year on August 10, is the perfect time to shower your four-legged best…
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How AI and Drones Are Transforming Wildlife Conservation
Monitoring species can be a tricky process, especially when focusing on elusive animals or dealing with remote regions. Researchers at…
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This Tiny Squid Uses Camouflage and Light to Become Practically Invisible
People may use the phrase “burying your head in the sand” for its negative connotation, but such disappearing acts are…
Cats
The Cat With a Net Worth of More Than $100 Million
Another year has flown by, and once again, we find ourselves coming up to another historic International Cat Day. The…
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Madagascar’s Most Misunderstood Primate: The Aye-Aye
The aye-aye may be one of the most interesting and misunderstood primates. With its odd looks, it has haunted villagers…
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The Real Reasons Dogs Dig (and What You Can Do About It)
Is your dog’s digging in your yard driving you crazy? Have you given up trying to maintain a lawn or…
Bats
Bats: The Astonishing Global Presence of the Only Flying Mammals
Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A…
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Discover the World’s Largest Flying Insects (Up to 12 Inches!)
Insects are all over the world, and they’re one of the most diverse groups, with millions of different species living…
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The Great Diving Beetle Hunts Underwater Like a Tiny Shark
There are so many different species of beetles, each with its own unique appearance and set of traits. Among all…
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Croaked: 10 Extinct Frogs!
When technology and amphibians merge, good things can happen. Conservation groups in Southern California are attempting to save the California red-legged…
Worms
Bizarre, Toothy Worm Discovered Deep in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is one of the most remarkable landforms in America, attracting millions of tourists each year. The geological…
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Crocodile vs Alligator: Which Reptile Would Win in a Battle?
How do crocodiles and alligators compare in terms of appearance, size, diet, habitat, and other distinguishing characteristics? Get these questions…
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U.S. States Rich in Hummingbird Species
Hummingbirds, one of North America’s most beloved birds, inhabit many American states. Today’s video will examine which U.S. states have…
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As North American Seal Populations Rebound, We’re Celebrating 10 Incredible Seal Facts
North America’s seals are rebounding exponentially, as detailed in Alix Morris’s newly released book, A Year with the Seals. The…
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Landmark Study Reveals Dehorning Endangered Rhinos Reduces Poaching by 80%
Oxford University researchers teamed up with others in a collaborative international study seeking to analyze the effects of dehorning rhinos.…
Ant Facts
These Are the Biggest Ants in the World
Almost wherever you go on Earth, you will find ants! The only places that do not have any are Antarctica,…
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Why You Hear Crickets Chirping More on Summer Nights
The sound of crickets chirping often sets the ideal summer nighttime scene. While it might not be exactly pleasant to…
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Here’s Where You’re Like to See Tarantulas in Texas Over the Next Few Months
Texas is home to 14 different species of tarantula. One of the most common tarantulas you’re likely to spot in…
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Spot Amazing Sea Life at the Largest Aquariums in the U.S.
Whenever I take my family on a trip to a new state, we always try to visit the local aquarium,…
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The Heartbreaking Lives of Moon Bears in Bile Farms and How You Can Help
In honor of International Moon Bear Day on August 8, we’re raising awareness around the tragic lives of moon bears.…
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Why Hermit Crabs are Swapping Shells for Plastic Caps in a Struggle to Survive
Hermit crabs are small crabs that carry shells on their backs, both for a home and for safety. But with…
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Where Animals Roam Free: Discover the Largest Natural Habitat Zoo in the World
A zoo in Denmark is breaking all the rules. The Aalborg Zoo publicly announced it is accepting donations of small…
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This Zoo Wants Your Pets … to Feed to Its Residents
In the animal kingdom, dinner is served only after you catch it. The lower you are on the food chain,…
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Giraffe and Elephant Battle Over Water Stuns Wildlife Experts
Elephants and giraffes are relatively peaceful animals. They rarely fight and are often seen in videos behaving non-confrontationally toward humans…
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This Beetle Fights Back by Blasting Boiling Chemicals from Its Rear
Some of the defenses of insects you see in the wild are amazing, while some are just pure gross. Some…
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Black Mamba Meets Its Match in Crocodile
There are some pretty freaky battles that happen in the wild, which make you question why the animals are fighting…
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Cheetah’s Incredible Speed and Abilities
Watch the latest video from A-Z-Animals to learn about the fastest land mammal, capable of speeds over 60mph–the amazing cheetah!…
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Elephant Rescues Gazelle From Drowning
The way animals interact and bond with one another is fascinating to see. Even without being able to communicate with…
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Dog Breeds Known for Heavy Shedding
Domestic dogs have a variety of coat types–short to long hair, soft to coarse hair, hypoallergenic to non-hypoallergenic, and more.…
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Meet 5 Animals That Could Take On and Defeat a Lion
Lions are often called the “king of the jungle” for good reason. These impressive predators are incredibly powerful. A male…
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He Played Guitar for an Okapi. It Walked Right up to Him.
When you think of serenading an audience, you probably imagine a packed concert hall or a cozy coffeehouse stage. French…
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This Yawning Bat May Just Melt Your Heart
There are over 1,400 bat species in the world, and they are almost exclusively nocturnal. Bats have traditionally been classified…
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The Beetle That Inspired Scientists to Build Better Mirrors
The next time you happen to be strolling through the forests of Central America, you might spot something that seems…
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Bison vs. Buffalo: What Are the Key Differences?
Don’t let this happen to you: You take your family to Yellowstone and point out to your daughter up ahead…
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The World’s Largest Beetles
Beetles are some of the most diverse animals in the world, with around 400,000 known species living in a wide…
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This is One of the Fastest Biters on Earth
The chances that you’ve ever seen a hairy frogfish before are slim, but they are some of the quickest vertebrate…
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Snake Hatchlings Use a Secret Weapon to Break Free
Just like chickens and other birds, snakes also come into this world hatching from eggs. Inside snakes’ leathery eggs are…
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These Giant Wasps Can Grow Up to 4 Inches Long
A fear of wasps is relatively common among many. If it’s not the anticipatory buzz of nearby wings that gets…
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How Mite vs. Mite Saves This Popular Fruit
Twospotted spider mites are a tiny pest that can cause big damage to strawberry plants. Farmers may combat them by…
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Atlas Beetles Fight for Mating Rights Like Pro Wrestlers
Atlas beetles are a very large species of beetle. Males can reach 2.4 to 4.7 inches in length, but the…
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These Female-Led Animal Species Prove Girls Run the Wild
As a great queen once sang in 2011, “women run the world.” This is true even in the animal kingdom,…
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U.S. States with the Largest Bison Herds
Bison, the largest land mammals in North America, are easily recognized by their dark brown coats, massive heads, and distinctive…
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Family-Friendly Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Dogs have been America’s favorite pets for years, with over 65 million households owning one, but allergies can make it…
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See What Happens When the King of the Jungle Gets Annoyed with a Group of Hyenas
Hyenas are opportunistic feeders and will attempt to steal another animal’s kill if they think they have a chance. In…
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Inside Audubon’s Fight to Reverse a 3-Billion-Bird Decline
If you’ve ever been dive-bombed by a protective mother bird while innocently strolling through a park, you already know that…
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How Snakes Shed Their Skin Without Hurting Themselves
Like other animals and insects, snakes shed their skin for many different reasons. This practice is beneficial to the snake…
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The Latest Coastal Town Where Great Whites Have Been Spotted
Summer on New England’s North Atlantic coast conjures salty breezes, striped umbrellas, and ice cream stands, all set against a…
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This 21-Foot Python Isn’t Happy with Being Relocated
No matter how you feel about snakes, there is no denying that reticulated pythons are magnificent creatures. There is one…
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Inside the Romantic Courtship of California Least Terns
Many bird courtship rituals are elaborate and intense, and the California least tern is no exception. This fascinating Instagram post…
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These Are the 10 Largest Lizard Species Alive Today
The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is…