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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…
Wolf Facts
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 state has an official animal, but most people don’t know what they are. That’s why A-Z Animals has put…
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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…
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How Minnesota Animals Get Ready for Winter
Every American state experiences winter to some degree, but few bear the brunt of freezing temperatures and environmental shifts like…
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The Science Behind the Incredible Long-Term Memory of Elephants
As the popular saying goes, “An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that can recall…
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Rare Brown Hyena Becomes Star of Award-Winning Wildlife Photo
Winning the wildlife photograph of the year is a hard enough task, but doing so with a stunning, almost mystical…
Animals
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
Locals call them botos and weave legends of their shapeshifting powers, but the real mysteries surrounding South America's pink river…
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The Animals of Indiana Dunes National Park
One of the more unique National Parks in the United States is undoubtedly Indiana Dunes National Park. Situated on the…
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All of the Fish and Freshwater Creatures You’ll Find in the Tennessee River
There is no doubt about it: the Tennessee River is one of the mightiest rivers in the southeastern United States.…
Elephant
Do Elephants Truly Mourn Their Dead? Exploring Elephant Grief
Elephants are known for being wildly intelligent and incredibly social. They’re also one of the few animals — aside from…
Animal Lists
10 Arboreal Animals That Spend Their Lives in Trees
While the majority of animals (humans included) roam the Earth, some of nature’s most fascinating creatures spend their lives in…
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What’s Swimming in the Arkansas River? A Look at Its Freshwater Life
The Mississippi River is massive, but one of its major tributaries, the Arkansas River, is no less lengthy. Running 1,469…
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Every Fish and Freshwater Animal Living in the Ohio River Today
The Ohio River is 981 miles long and flows from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its mouth on the Mississippi River in…
Raccoon Facts
From Trash Cans to Tree Hollows: The Cozy Truth About Raccoon Winters
The beloved “trash panda,” also known as the raccoon (Procyon lotor), can survive in just about any type of environment.…
Animal Lists
The Top 23 Strangest and Most Bizarre Animals Still on the Planet Today
Earth is full of bizarre creatures, with more being discovered each year. As documented in the scientific journal Species Diversity in 2024,…
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When You Give a Monkey a Passport
Anyone who has vacationed in a country where monkeys are wandering around knows that these little creatures are not to…
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Amazing Animals Found in New York’s Harriman State Park
Not to be confused with Harriman State Park in Idaho, New York State’s Harriman State Park sits on nearly 50,000…
Animal Lists
Trash Panda Lookalikes: 15 Animals That Resemble Raccoons
Discover the 15 animals that look like, or share similar behaviors with, a raccoon — including olinguitos, raccoon dogs, and…
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Do Tigers Mourn? This Evidence Suggest So
Grief is a strange thing. It hits us when we least expect it, and when it does, it manifests in…
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Every Animal Species That Lives in Death Valley National Park
There aren’t many places on Earth like Death Valley National Park. Located in the barren, inhospitable zone of land that…
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Idiotic Tourists ‘Kidnap’ a Newborn Elk at Yellowstone National Park
It is no secret that tourists can sometimes behave very badly. There are endless stories of people in European museums…
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Every Animal You Can Spot in Acadia National Park
There aren’t many places in the United States like Acadia National Park. Located along the rugged, windswept mid-section coastline of…
Tiger Facts
No Tigers in Africa: The Big Cats That Rule Instead
Tigers are among the most iconic and awe-inspiring big cats, instrumental figures in mythologies, cultures, and histories across the globe.…