ANIMALS

Many American Deer Have Malaria Parasites

Up to 25 percent of white-tailed deer living in Virginia and West Virginia sites were infected.

Ancient Mesoamericans Kept and Bred Dangerous Predators 1000 Years Earlier Than We Thought

They found the remains of nearly 200 carnivorous animals, including golden eagles, pumas, jaguars, wolves, and rattlesnakes.

10 Wrinkly Facts About the Shar-Pei

This dog is one of a kind, and has an interesting history to match.

Sydney's Taronga Zoo Welcomes Adorable Baby Meerkats

The pups were born on January 7, but they've only just started exploring.

'Pet Pantries' Are Helping Owners Keep Their Beloved Animals

These community organizations provide free or low-cost supplies and food.

Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading

New Mouse Dies Inside a Museum's 155-Year-Old Mouse Trap

They don't make mouse traps like they used to.

Gut Bacteria May Keep Fat, Hibernating Bears Healthy

The fecal samples taken from hibernating bears were less diverse than those of their counterparts.

New 'Monster' Daddy Longlegs Discovered in Oregon

Spoiler: The term "monster" is a bit of a misnomer.

Orangutans May One Day Play Video Games With Zoo Guests

Researchers at the University of Melbourne’s Microsoft Research Centre for Social Natural User Interfaces have teamed up with Zoos Victoria to develop games for Orangutans using Microsoft’s Kinect 3D sensor (which is used in the Xbox One gaming system).

Conservationists Found a Hidden Population of 200 Lions in Ethiopia

The new discovery suggests that the vulnerable species might be more plentiful than scientists had previously thought.

The Internet Rallied to Keep a Retired Cop and His K-9 Partner Together

The story of Officer Hickey and Ajax pulled on thousands of heart strings—and led to thousands of dollars for their cause.

11 Fluffy Facts About Chow Chows

Learn more about what’s under all that fur.

Do Skunks Know They Stink?

What happens when a skunk sprays another skunk? We asked the one man who would know.

Octopuses Change Colors to Intimidate Their Foes, Study Finds

A new study suggests that octopuses aren’t as asocial as we thought, and that their color-changing abilities aren't just camouflage.

Illustration by Henrik Grönvold via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Science Explains This Duck’s Rare Pink Feathers

Scanning a long-dead museum specimen revealed a pigment rarely found in ducks.

Meet the beluga, nicknamed the "canary of the sea."

10 Playful Facts About Beluga Whales

These vocal cetaceans native to Arctic waters are nicknamed the "canaries of the sea," and can even mimic human speech.

Giant Clams Could Help Us Make Better Screens and Solar Cells

Scientists are trying to better understand their iridescent shades.

Artist Creates Surprisingly Realistic Animals Out of Pipe Cleaners

Who knew the humble pipe cleaner could be used to create such amazing works of art?

Hairy frogfish in the water. Steve Childs via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

New Zealand Family on Vacation Finds Black Fish with 'Legs'

Museum scientists later identified the specimen as a striated frogfish.

Pierre Fidenci via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 2.5

7 Relatable Facts About Bonobos

We share about 98.7 percent of our DNA with bonobos, but how well do we really know them?

A Rare White Giraffe Was Spotted in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park

Officials fear that the animal's unusual coat will make it a target for poachers.

Scientists Say Prairie Voles Can Comfort Each Other

A recent study shows that prairie voles can sense distress in other voles and will rush to comfort them, just like humans.

The 1899 Kissing Bug Epidemic That (Probably) Wasn't

9 Hearty Facts About Australian Cattle Dogs

Learn more about this charming working dog.

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