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The Diaper-Wearing Ferret Who Cleaned Fermilab’s Accelerator
Sometimes, solutions to multi-million-dollar questions require nothing more than a well-placed ferret. There are many stories about the creation of…
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How AI Is Turning Blurry Jungle Video into Primate Research Gold
If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?…
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The One Trait That Lets Prey Escape 90% of Predator Attacks
A cottontail rabbit seems like the most delicate, vulnerable creature on Earth until it starts running. Even a seriously bloodthirsty…
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5 Endangered Species Fighting to Survive and Their Remarkable Stories
Currently, the planet is undergoing its sixth mass extinction event. While mass extinctions have occurred naturally in the past, this…
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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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A 20-Year Mouse Cloning Experiment Reached a Grim Breaking Point
Once in a blue moon, an animal cloning story appears in the headlines before disappearing back into the ether. Cloning…
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This Rhino Nearly Died at Two Months Old and Now, She Has 3 Calves
It’s important to take stock of the small moments and little victories. This is especially true if you’re a member…
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The ‘Bear’ Was Actually a Person in a Suit and Now They’re in Jail
It’s one of the more bizarre stories from the past few years. A group of people in Southern California was…
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How Bat Pups Babble Just Like Human Babies
Babies babble for a good while before they are capable of forming and enunciating full words. Bats do too, even…
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A 40-Year Audit Exposes How the Animal Trade Primes the Next Pandemic
Since COVID-19 radically reshaped society, attention has turned toward the hidden costs of the wild animal trade. The allure of…
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The Washington State Bear Hotspots Outdoor Lovers Should Know About
You may think states like California and Montana have a lot of bears, but Washington is among the states with…
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This Bonobo Proved Imagination Might Not Be Uniquely Human
As humans have wondered about their own capacities for thought and imagination, so too have they wondered about the mental…
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Chemical Camouflage: Why Squirrels Want to Smell Like Snakes
Squirrels are abundant in the wild, though they have many predators, including the dreaded rattlesnake. But the small mammals do…
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Horse Trainer vs. Equine Behaviorist: What’s the Difference?
Plenty of little kids imagine a future working with horses, and an assortment of jobs involve interacting with these highly…
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Sloths, Capybaras, and Quokkas: Why Certain Animals Become Kid Obsessions
Every couple of years, a new collection of animals find their way into the mainstream. It used to be lions,…
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Scientists Reveal Hidden Species Hiding in Plain Sight Around the World
Throughout history, humans have often believed they fully understood the world around them. You could travel back 500 years, and…
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Why These Killer Whales Helped Humans Hunt Other Whales
Ask anyone who’s had encounters with killer whales, and they will tell you just how smart they are. Orcas are…
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How Animal ‘Engineers’ Are Restoring UK Wetlands and Wildlife
Beavers were once a common sight in Northern European countries like Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. However, demand for…
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How “Cocaine Hippos” are Rewriting the Rules of the South American Jungle
No one casts a shadow over the history and legacy of Colombia quite like Pablo Escobar. Once the most powerful…
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I’m Squeaking Here! — Inside the Secret Sonic Language of NYC’s Rats
To be a pest is to be underestimated. Sure, pests are annoying, but being a pest also requires a surprising…
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The Bandit Kingdom: Discovering Miami’s Best-Kept Secret
Our great planet has a monkey island and a snake island, but what about an island chock-full of the most…
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Wolf 832F: The Yellowstone Wolf That Changed How the World Watched Wolves
Wolves usually rely on cooperation to survive. Hunting large prey such as elk typically involves multiple pack members working together…
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The 5,000-Pound Face-Off: Inside the Peak of Elephant Seal Mating Season
Much of the eastern United States is currently undergoing a massive polar vortex, with another one expected to follow. Meanwhile,…
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Once Thought Extinct, the Coastal Marten Is Still Holding On — Here’s Where Scientists Found It Hiding
Just when you think you have a good idea of the mammals that live in North America, another one appears…
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“Hey, Ellie!”: New Evidence That Elephants Use Individual Vocal Labels (Names)
The idea that animals have their own forms of language has been explored, shared, and expounded upon by scientists for…
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Beyond Punxsutawney: The Real Science of America’s Most Famous Weather Forecaster
On the morning of February 2nd, a familiar scene took place. It featured a group of men in top hats…
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Frozen Beaver Rescue: Police Officers Save Wildlife in Winter Chill
It’s hard for certain animals to survive in the heart of winter, especially when they are forced to navigate urban…
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The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled
If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s…
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Found in the Tundra: A 14,000-Year-Old Wolf Pup’s Last Meal Is Rewriting the History of Extinction
Imagine someone digs you up in 15,000 years and discovers what you had for lunch the day that you died.…
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Tiny but Mighty: How Monkeys Make Up for Their Size
If you lose your sight, you make up for it with other senses. If one arm is amputated, you learn…
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The Built-In Backpack: Why Hamsters Are Nature’s Most Efficient Survivalists
The hamster has a reputation for being a lovable, cuddly household pet. They may have a penchant for running on…
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Reindeer Dig, Ptarmigans Feast: The Tundra’s Unseen Alliance
On this side of the Atlantic, people mostly associate reindeer with Christmas and Santa’s sleigh. However, people who live in…
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The Pebble Ritual: Inside the Secret Cultural World of British Columbia’s Killer Whales
Recently, people have spotted killer whales engaging in some unique behavior. They are rubbing their bellies along the rocks that…
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A Season in the Shadows: How Biology Defines the Desert Javelina Hunt
Javelinas have a storied history in North America, even if they are not well understood by people who live outside…
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A Second Chance at Life: Meet the Cloned Ferrets Saving Their Entire Species
One of North America’s most endangered species is getting a new lease on life thanks to technological innovations. This past…
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Armadillos Bounce Backwards—But Why Do They Haul Nests This Way?
There is no other creature on earth quite as cute yet strange-looking as the armadillo. They can roll up into…
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The Animals of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon Are Running Out of Room to Survive
The Indian River Lagoon is the most diverse estuary in North America and one of the most diverse areas in…
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How Humans Accidentally Created Europe’s Most Docile Bear
Every fall and winter, headlines are filled with stories about bears—attacks on humans, raids on garbage cans, and threats to…
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The Claw That Can Open a Car Door: Bear’s Incredible Grip Strength
Bears are at least 2.5 to 5 times stronger than the average human. While a bear’s full strength is realized…
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$4,000 Fine for Influencer After Death-Adder Photo Stunt: A Warning on Wildlife Exploitation
Influencers get a lot of leeway when it comes to certain things. Their social media followings result in undeniable star…
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Meet the Cat Who Thinks She’s A Dog
Sometimes, it seems like there is an eternal rivalry between cats and dogs. They may both capture our attention equally…
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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
Cats can be such elegant, elusive creatures that it makes you wonder where they get their cultivated sense of style,…
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All 50 U.S. State Animals: Birds, Mammals, and Their Significance
Every U.S. state has claimed an official animal, and the results are far stranger than you'd expect. From extinct bears…
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The Sacred Status of Cows, Elephants, and Monkeys in Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions. It adheres to an interconnected worldview where the divine and the material…
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8 Everyday Habits That Actually Make a Difference for Wildlife
It’s hard to deny that humans have spread so far and fast across the planet that our presence has serious…
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A Small Win for the Eastern Black Rhino Species
The black rhinoceros, also called the hooked-lip rhinoceros, is one of the most unique and treasured animals in Africa. Long…
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The Bizarre History of Morgan Island South Carolina’s Monkey Colony
Morgan Island sits just several miles off the coast of South Carolina. From the water, it looks pretty nondescript. It…
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A Guide to the Animals of Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park was established as a national monument at the turn of the 20th century for good reason. As…
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How Local Wildlife Prepares for Harsh Montana Winters
Montana is one of America’s northernmost states, sharing a border with Canada, which means wintertime is remarkably cold and hostile…