ANIMALS

The White Deer of the Finger Lakes Are in Trouble

There are around 200 ghostly deer living near Seneca Lake in central New York. And pretty soon, the herd’s days might be numbered.

World War II’s Doomed 'Project Pigeon'

The American military had a short-lived plan to turn pigeons into kamikaze pilots.

Larger Pacific Striped Octopus Acts Very Social in the Lab

Social behavior is very weird for an octopus.

8 War Heroes That Were Real Animals

War heroes comes in all shapes and sizes—and species.

Saving Shrimp Might Help Combat Disease and Turn a Profit

Macrobrachium vollenhovenii is a big name for a little creature, a freshwater prawn found throughout West Africa. Despite its size, the shrimp can have a big impact and could help control a parasitic disease.

11 Bright Facts About Border Collies

Learn more about this classic farm dog.

Artist 3D Prints Elaborate Transparent Shells for Hermit Crabs

Home sweet home has never been so stylish.

36 Cat Facts for International Cat Day

Happy International Cat Day!

17 Videos of Pets Getting Into Trouble While Home Alone

Our furry friends find plenty of ways to entertain themselves when we're not around.

Some Spiders Can “Sail” Across Water

Whether it’s one creeping around some dark corner of your house or crawling over its web in a field or forest, most spiders we encounter are found on solid ground. Some spiders aren’t entirely earth-bound, though. They’re also also masters of air travel a

Natural History Museum Dioramas Are Disappearing

The meticulous art of recreating wildlife habitats in a museum setting is one the public isn't 19so keen on anymore.

Falcons Get Their Own Passports in the United Arab Emirates

They can board planes to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Morocco, and Syria (with their handlers, of course).

Why Are Calico Cats Almost Always Female (and Always Look Different)?

It's all the result of having two X chromosomes.

Fish Feces Builds Beautiful Beaches

If you ever find yourself in the Maldives laying on a gorgeous white sand beach, thank a parrotfish. They built that beach for you, though you might not like the way they did it.

15 Facts About Babe On Its 25th Anniversary

It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since a tiny pink piglet named Babe stole the heart of audiences around the world, and turned many of them into lifelong vegetarians.

Now You Can Eat Crackers Made of Giant Isopods

Not sure what to get the adventurous foodie who’s tried everything from bugs to rotted shark meat? Kazutaka Hasegawa has an idea for you: Crackers made from Bathynomus giganteus—a.k.a. the creepy-but-also-kinda-cute giant isopod.