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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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Elephant
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…
Articles
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.…
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Cats Lounge in a Perfectly Built Mini-Home
Cats may be a mostly nocturnal, mostly carnivorous species, but in many ways, they are just like us. They love…
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Is Bear Hibernation All An Act?
For the longest time, people believed that bears hibernated. It seems like a simple enough concept. During winter, food sources…
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How Whales Communicate Through Water Bubbles
Humans have long hoped to communicate with extraterrestrial life, but perhaps the most intriguing messages are coming from right here…
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Meet 10 Masters of Camouflage in the Rainforest
It’s hard to deny that rainforests have a pulse. In fact, it’s so alive that nearly every square inch of…
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Rhino Horn Splits Watermelon and Demonstrates Its Incredible Strength
It’s hard to deny that rhinos are pretty fascinating animals. They are huge, resemble dinosaurs, and have skin that is…
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The Most Entertaining Animal Shelter Cams
Before the internet, it was pretty hard to see animals from around the world. Even a glimpse of household pets…
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How a Florida House Cat Helped Scientists Find New Viruses
Almost every indoor/outdoor cat worth its salt will bring home presents in the form of mice. Little do most cat…
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Survivor Fights Off Spotted Hyenas in the Wilderness
Spend a night in the African bush and you can hear them calling, just out beyond the edges of your…
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These Are 10 Things That Make Donkeys Happy
Donkeys are one of the more interesting and enigmatic characters on the farm, but it wasn’t always that way. These…
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These Primates Have the Longest Tails
All apes, including humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and gibbons, lack external tails, while most other primates retain them. Millions of…
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6 Ways to Soothe Your Hamster
You’ve just gotten a pet hamster and you couldn’t be more excited. It’s fuzzy, tiny, and adorable. Playing with it…
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Meet the Sun Bear, the Smallest Bear in the World
Lions, tigers, and… Sun Bears? Indeed, Sun Bears are one of the rarest and undoubtedly the smallest bear species in…
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Meet Some of Nature’s Oddest Couples
Suffice it to say that there are plenty of odd pairings in the natural world. The most unlikely creatures team…
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Eagle Evades Capture with the Help of a Lion
Just when you think that all hope is lost, an unexpected helper arrives on the scene to free you from…
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The Smallest Armadillo Species Looks Like a Sushi Roll with Claws
Some creatures, like birds, have names that don’t really make sense. They don’t speak to their attributes or their appearance.…
Squirrel
‘Zombie Squirrels’ and Rabies: What to Do After a Squirrel Bite
Disturbing images of grey squirrels with wart-like tumors, bald patches, and oozing sores have been posted online. These so-called “zombie…
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7 Fascinating Facts About Clouded Leopards
One of the most elusive and enigmatic big cats on earth is the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). Its fur is…
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Why Some Horses Are Built for Speed and Others for Strength
The speed of horses has been renowned since time immemorial. Some horses were so fast that they served as the…
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Meet the Animals Who Held Political Office
Every year, all over the world, politicians are elected. Sometimes their campaigns are fierce and hard-fought, while other times they…
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Why Koalas Smell Like Cough Drops When They’re Young
You are what you eat. Chowing down on a giant bowl of garlic cloves will make you smell like garlic.…
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These Birds Have Talons Bigger Than Bear Claws
Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures…
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Yes, Koalas Snore—And It’s Funnier (and Louder) Than You Think
Snoring is a funny thing. Since it happens while you are asleep, you only know you’re doing it if someone…
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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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10 Incredible Bilby Facts
Bilbies are Australia’s adorable, bunny-like critters. Unfortunately, these tiny mammals are endangered. However, one Aussie program is dedicated to enhancing…
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Beat the Heat: A Serious Summer Safety Guide for Household Pets
It’s the summer time and the weather is fine, but only up to a point. Those hot August nights are…
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This Mother Possum Carried 13 Babies and Taught Them How to Survive
Mothers have the hardest job in the world. Caring for babies is full-time work, and this labor extends to the…
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Is This the Fastest Dog Alive?
Most dogs are pretty fast when they have their eye on the ball. It could even be the sound of…
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Why Baby Camels Are Born Without Humps
The desert might be the most unwelcoming place on the planet, but one animal is built to handle its inhospitable…
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One Cougar Can Plant 94,000 Seeds a Year — Celebrate That on National Cougar Day (June 12)
Cougars are graceful, elegant hunters, and they are everywhere. You could run the length of the western hemisphere and still…
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The ‘Forgotten Antelope’ Has Been Spotted in the Wild
Some animals are so rare, they are more like myths than living, breathing organisms. Take the Upemba lechwe, for example.…