ANIMALS

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Quiet Fireworks: A Kinder, Gentler Way to Celebrate

The bangs and booms of traditional fireworks can disrupt and upset animals and people alike.

10 States with Fossil-Hunting Sites for the Public

There are a number of well-known fossil beds within a few hours' drive of a some of the country's largest cities. Here are just a few of them.

Sharks Use Their Noses to Find Their Way

Leopard sharks that can’t smell find it harder to find their way home, a study in California finds.

Beluga Whales Use Bubbles to Communicate

Those adorable bubble rings have a purpose.

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This Orchid Emits 'B.O.' to Attract Mosquitoes

The scent produced by this orchid is oddly familiar.

These Cool Sculptures Combine Animal Bones With Antiques

Jessica Joslin uses animal skulls and antique metal to create unique works of art.

Vásquez V.E. et al. Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation, 2015

Scientists Identify Stealthy Ninja Shark

The aptly named shark is cloaked in black from head to tail and emits a faint blue glow.

When Poachers Kill Their Mothers, Elephant Daughters Hold Social Networks Together

Daughters maintain the social ties and relationships their mothers had built when they were alive.

10 Trippy Facts About Triops

Sorry, sea monkeys, but triops are so much cooler than you are.

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Mattress Company Makes "Bunk Beds" for People and Their Pets

Colchão Inteligente Postural’s mattress allows pet owners to share a bed with their dogs or cats without having to jockey for sleeping space.

These Parrots Are the First Animals to Use Grinding Tools

Out of 300-plus parrot species, only a handful have been known to use tools. Now, a new study suggests that the greater vasa parrot (Coracopsis vasa) can be added to that short list.

The Top Wildlife Pictures of 2015 From the Wildlife Conservation Society

Who doesn't love a good animal photo roundup?

12 Cool Species Discovered in 2015

The millipede Tasmaniosoma anubis was named after the jackal-headed Egyptian god Anubis because its genitals resemble the god’s ears and snout.

A Brief, Fur-Filled History of Cat Shows

The origins of feline animal pageants can be traced back to England.

10 Movies That Inspired Pet Trends

The public’s pet-buying decisions are easily swayed.

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This Parasitic Mussel Pretends to Be a Fish

Female Lampsilis mussels wiggle convincing fish-shaped lures that burst in a cloud of parasitic larvae when a predator strikes.

10 Sporty Facts About Boxers

These big dogs have an even bigger heart. Learn more about what makes boxers so lovable.

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What is the Point of a Pug—And 19 Other Dog Breeds?

United Airlines Is Deploying Dogs to Comfort Anxious Travelers

Holiday travel is going to the dogs.

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Why Rudolph’s Shiny Red Nose Makes Scientific Sense

… and there’s a good reason why Santa might want to hand those cookies over to him, too.

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This Artist Created a New Paint Inspired by Iridescent Butterfly Wings

Kate Nichols's latest work marries art with science.

Pandas Are More Likely To Mate When They're ‘In Love’

Pandas are more likely to breed when they can choose their own mates.

Show & Tell: 17th-Century Falcon's Hood

An ornate—but very necessary—item for a sport enmeshed in Britain's social hierarchy.

Scientists Say Dogs Like Giving Treats to Their Friends

An experiment offered dogs the opportunity to give food to dogs they knew and liked. Their friends got treats.

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