ANIMALS

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

Orca Whales Seen Giving Each Other Exfoliating Kelp “Massages”

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.

Believe it or not, a great white shark‘s coloring helps it survive.

Why Do Great White Sharks Have White Bellies?

Let’s dive into the evolutionary science behind the great white’s namesake feature.

8 of the Most Expensive Dog Breeds in the World

You might be surprised to see which canines make the cut when it comes to the world’s most expensive dog breeds.

There are steps you can take to make the Fourth of July less stressful for your dog.

5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm This Fourth of July, According to Experts

Fourth of July fireworks and parties can be distressing for dogs—and their pet parents. Here are tips that can help.

Biologists have created a marine animal database, from the smallest to the largest known species.

Biologists Launch Most Comprehensive Database of Marine Animal Body Sizes to Date

Scientists have made the first comprehensive marine wildlife size database to help scientists better understand ocean ecosystems.

These bugs are more likely to take over your summer vacation if you're in these cities.

25 U.S. Cities That’ll Have the Worst Mosquito Problems This Summer

Don’t want to bug out this summer? From Los Angeles to Houston and even Detroit, these are the U.S. cities that experts expect will have the worst problems with mosquitoes in 2025.

10 Questionable Creature Features Spawned By ‘Jaws’

‘Claws’ didn’t draw the same crowds as ‘Jaws’ when it premiered two years later.

There are several ways you can try to reduce your dog’s anxiety.

10 Expert Tips for Calming an Anxious Dog

We spoke to several veterinary behavior experts to learn how to keep anxious dogs calm, no matter the scenario.

Resist the urge to smash this eight-legged fren.

The Reason You Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your House, According to an Entomologist

Even if you don’t usually see them, spiders are in your house. And they’re paying rent, sort of.

The Animal Most Likely to Kill You in Each State

Being bitten or kicked by a large, hoofed animal is most likely to spell the end in many states.

Steven Spielberg Is Sorry That ‘Jaws’ Caused a Shark Panic

Steven Spielberg apologized for sparking an anti-shark feeding frenzy in the ’70s.

Why You Should Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car—Even For Just a Few Minutes

Sad but true: Your pet can die in a shockingly short amount of time.

Great White Shark breaching at Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa.

12 Facts About Great White Sharks

The truth about these apex predators is often stranger—and more compelling—than the fiction.

Prettier to look at than they are to actually swim with.

Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Actually Help?

When it comes to jellyfish stings, urine is often cited as an effective remedy. But does it really work as a first-aid treatment?

First live sighting of massive Antarctic squid caught on camera by Nat Geo

The Rare Antarctic Gonate Squid Has Been Caught on Film for the First Time

Scientists captured the elusive Antarctic gonate squid on camera for the first time during a National Geographic expedition.

Roy Scheider is gonna need a bigger boat in Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975).

How a Terrifying, Real-Life Shark Encounter Changed the Ending of ‘Jaws’

One of the most dramatic shark scenes in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws’ almost led to a shark attack in real life.

15 Times That Animals or Inanimate Objects Went to Court

For centuries, an inanimate object or animal could be held responsible—and punished!—for committing a crime.

You‘ll never guess how big this creature is.

What‘s the Biggest Shark?

Think the shark in ‘Jaws’ was huge? Find out how big great white sharks really get and how they compare to megalodons and whale sharks.

You can probably guess which shark species is most popular.

Map Shows America’s Favorite Shark Species

Americans can’t stop searching for great white sharks.

How some people spend their summer vacation.

The 12 Best Destinations for Shark Spotting

Want to come face-to-fin with a great white? Book a trip to one of these 12 shark-spotting hotspots.

Can You Tell the Real Shark From the Fake Shark?

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Loggerhead sea turtles are endangered, and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is trying to help them out.

A Three-Flippered Sea Turtle Named Dilly Dally Returns to the Sea

Meet Dilly Dally: A loggerhead sea turtle who beat the odds and is now back home after healing from a flipper amputation.

Sinking in Shark-Infested Waters: WWII Survivors Recall Navy Disaster | National Geographic

Watch USS ‘Indianapolis’ Vets Recall Surviving Shark-Infested Waters

The worst shark attack in history followed the bombing and sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945.

Wildlife Tunnels in Vermont Cut Amphibian Deaths By 80 Percent, Study Finds

Wildlife tunnels save lives: One study found that amphibian roadkill dropped by 80 percent thanks to the structures.